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Everest Speed Ascents

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About Speed Ascents

Do you have serious time constraints and need to spend more time focusing on work, productivity, and family at home and are concerned about time spent acclimatizing on the mountain?

Our speed ascent programs offer considerably shorter itineraries by taking advantage of pre-acclimatization technology in the comfort of your own home before you depart and can mitigate the amount of time spent in harm’s way in the mountains and at extreme altitudes which can improve overall safety.

While often touted as ‘cutting edge’ we have been successfully helping our clients use portable hypoxic chambers to pre-accustom their bodies to the rarefied air found at altitude with great success for many years.

We take a measured, conservative approach. We recognise that altitude chambers are not a complete substitute for natural acclimatisation and as such we fine tune your schedule to take advantage of the best of both worlds optimising your efficiency, safety and success.

Depending on your unique needs we will help tailor either the 40 or 30 day itinerary to suit your window of opportunity 

Please note: Speed Ascents require a high degree of dedication and commitment to your pre-acclimatisation program at home in the altitude chamber. Deviation from your schedule, even for a few days, can impact your opportunity for success


30 Days: +US$12,000 (Add on to your selected Everest/Lhotse Program)

Annually; April 20th - 19th May (30 Days)

The more aggressive 30 days schedule requires commitment to a longer pre-acclimatization period at home of at least 8 weeks using Hypoxico systems before flying directly to Pheriche (skipping the Lobuche climb) you will meet your team at Base Camp ready for the second rotation.

This is a sample itinerary only. Your actual daily schedule will be strategically planned to account for the best weather and summit windows etc. We begin our expedition in Kathmandu, Nepal, where we obtain our climbing permits before flying to Lukla in the Khumbu Valley to trek to Everest base camp. Our climb ends in Kathmandu. We suggest you book a flexible return airfare.

  • Apr 20 Arrival in KTM
  • Apr 21 Fly to Pheriche
  • Apr 22 Trek to Lobuche
  • Apr 23 Trek to EBC
  • Apr 24 Rest
  • Apr 25 Train
  • Apr 26 Climb to C1
  • Apr 27 Rest in C1
  • Apr 28 Climb to C2
  • Apr 29 Rest C2
  • Apr 30 Climb to Bergschrund
  • May 1 Rest C2
  • May 2 Climb to C3, descend to C2
  • May 3 Descend to EBC
  • May 4 Rest
  • May 5 Rest
  • May 6 Rest
  • May 7 To C1
  • May 8 To C2
  • May 9 To C3
  • May 10 To C4
  • May 11 Summit & Descend
  • May 12 Descend to base camp
  • May 13 Rest
  • May 14 Pack up base camp
  • May 15 Trek to Pheriche
  • May 16 Trek to Namche
  • May 17 Trek to Lukla
  • May 18 Fly to KTM
  • May 19 Fly Home
  • May 20 Contingency
  • May 21 Contingency
  • May 22 Contingency
  • May 23 Contingency
  • May 24 Contingency
  • May 25 Contingency
  • May 26 Contingency
  • May 27 Contingency
  • May 28 Contingency
  • May 29 Contingency
  • May 30 Contingency
  • May 31 Contingency

Your inclusions and exclusions for your Speed Ascent will be based on your chosen Everest program.

In addition to your chosen Everest program; the Speed Ascent also includes:

  • Usage and delivery of a portable altitude chamber that fits over your bed at home for 8 weeks
  • Specialised expert plan and support on the usage of your altitude chamber
  • Helicopter transfer direct to Pheriche in the Khumbu Valley
  • Separate Speed Ascent logistics

Please Note: The 30 day Speed Ascent does not include an ascent of Lobuche as an acclimatisation rotation as you will already be acclimated to move straight to your second rotation on Everest. You will therefore meet your team at Everest Base Camp. 


40 Days: +US$10,000 (Add on to your selected Everest/Lhotse Program)

Annually; April 12th - May 21st (40 Days)

The 40 day schedule utilises a more natural acclimatisation and requires commitment to a 6 week pre-acclimatization period at home using the Hypoxico systems before flying into Pheriche to meet your team ready for an ascent of Lobuche East Peak. This gives you the added benefit of an extra natural acclimatisation rotation and the joy of standing on top of another great Himalayan Peak.

  • Apr 12 Arrive KTM
  • Apr 13 Obtain Climbing permits/Free Day/Team dinner
  • Apr 14 Fly to Lukla + Pheriche
  • Apr 15 Hike to Lobuche
  • Apr 16 Hike to Gorak Shep
  • Apr 17 Move to Everest Base Camp
  • Apr 18 Rest at Everest Base Camp
  • Apr 19 Training
  • Apr 20 Packing
  • Apr 21 Climb to Camp 1
  • Apr 22 Climb to Camp 2 and return to Camp 1
  • Apr 23 Move to Camp 2
  • Apr 24 Descend to Everest Base Camp
  • Apr 25 Rest at Everest Base Camp
  • Apr 26 Hike to Pumori Camp 1
  • Apr 27 Rest at Everest Base Camp
  • Apr 28 Climb to Camp 1
  • Apr 29 Climb to Camp 2
  • Apr 30 Touch base of Lhotse Face return to Camp 2
  • May 1 Climb to Camp 3, return to Camp 2
  • May 2 Descend to Everest Base Camp
  • May 3 Rest at Everest Base Camp
  • May 4 Rest at Everest Base Camp
  • May 5 Rest at Everest Base Camp
  • May 6 Rest at Everest Base Camp
  • May 7 Climb to Camp 1
  • May 8 Climb to Camp 2
  • May 9 Climb to Camp 3
  • May 10 Climb to Camp 4
  • May 11 Summit & Descend to C2
  • May 12 Descend to Base Camp
  • May 13 Rest
  • May 14 Pack up Base Camp
  • May 15 Trek to Pheriche
  • May 16 Trek to Namche
  • May 17 Trek to Lukla
  • May 18 Fly to Kathmandu
  • May 19 Fly Home
  • May 20 Contingency Day
  • May 21 Contingency Day

Your inclusions and exclusions for your Speed Ascent will be based on your chosen Everest program.

In addition to your chosen Everest program; the Speed Ascent also includes:

  • Usage and delivery of a portable altitude chamber that fits over your bed at home for 6 weeks
  • Specialised expert plan and support on the usage of your altitude chamber
  • Helicopter transfer direct to Pheriche in the Khumbu Valley
  • Lobuche climb
  • Separate Speed Ascent logistics