$54,995 USD
Annually: April 3 – May 31 (58 Days)
Pros:
- High degree of autonomy and independence
- Highly affordable
- Recognises past skillset and qualifications as a mountaineer
- Gives access to CTSS logistics but maintains independence as a climber
Cons:
- Personal Sherpa assistance only above Camp 2 on the summit bid
- No professional guidance, and therefore higher risk
- Less camaraderie, as climbing is mostly done alone
- Lack of Everest-specific knowledge (unless you have climbed high on Everest previously)
- Possible language and cultural barriers
- Personal Sherpas have fewer qualifications than IFMGA, Western Guides, or Private Guides
- No refresher training
Our Sherpa Supported Climb is designed for the highly experienced mountaineer. These are climbers who are qualified to and prefer climbing autonomously but want logistical support and expedition oversight.
This option involves climbing fully independently until the summit rotation, when you will be partnered with a personal Sherpa above Camp 2.
Throughout the expedition, you will have full access to CTSS logistics, the support of our Everest Expedition Leader, and support from our Sherpa team to assist you with your load carries.
If you are interested in this option, please contact us to see if you qualify.
This is a sample itinerary only. Your actual daily schedule will be strategically planned to account for the best weather, 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.
- April 3: Team Arrives
- April 4: Kathmandu Day
- April 5: Fly to Lukla/Phakding
- April 6: Trek to Namche
- April 7: Rest Day
- April 8: Trek to Tengboche
- April 9: Rest Day
- April 10: Trek to Pheriche
- April 11: Rest Day
- April 12: Trek to Lobuche Base Camp
- April 13: Trek to Lobuche High Camp
- April 14: Move to Lobuche High Camp
- April 15: Acclimatization Hike
- April 16: Summit and descend Lobuche Base Camp
- April 17: Trek to Everest Base Camp
- April 18: Rest Day
- April 19: Rest Day
- April 20: Train and Acclimatization Hike
- April 21: Rest and Pack for First Rotation
- April 22: Climb to Camp 1
- April 23: Climb towards Camp 2, return to Camp 1
- April 24: Descend to Everes Base Camp
- April 25: Rest Day
- April 26: Hike to Pumori
- April 27: Rest Day
- April 28: Climb to Camp 1
- April 29: Climb to Camp 2
- April 30: Climb above C2
- May 1: Climb to Camp 3 and descend to Camp 2
- May 2: Descend to Everest Base Camp
- May 3: Rest Day
- May 4: Rest Day
- May 5: Rest Day
- May 6: Rest Day
- May 7: Move to Camp 1
- May 8: To Camp 2
- May 9: To Camp 3
- May 10: To Camp 4
- May 11: Summit Everest and descend to Camp 2
- May 12: Descend to Everest Base Camp
- May 13: Rest Day
- May 14: Pack Up at Everest 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
- May 22: Contingency Day
- May 23: Contingency Day
- May 24: Contingency Day
- May 25: Contingency Day
- May 26: Contingency Day
- May 27: Contingency Day
- May 28: Contingency Day
- May 29: Contingency Day
- May 30: Contingency Day
Our expeditions are designed to be fully inclusive, except for some services/items of a personal nature, like flights, gear, and insurance. Here’s a detailed list of inclusions and exclusions so you know what to expect.
Included in the Sherpa Supported Everest Climb:
- Leadership, strategy, and climbing oversight by our Everest Expedition Leader, including full support for a summit attempt
- A personal climbing Sherpa above Camp 2 on the summit bid
- A climbing Sherpa to assist with carrying personal gear
- Full expedition logistics, weather forecasts, etc
- Everest climbing permit
- Domestic flights to and from Lukla
- In-country transport associated with your program itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation in Nepal, including hotels and teahouses
- Welcome dinner & meals throughout the expedition
- Oxygen system and oxygen
- Lobuche East peak training and acclimatization climb
- Lobuche East Base Camp and High Camp setup and tent accommodation
- Everest Base Camp setup and tent accommodation
- Access to medical and communications gear
- High mountain camps (Camp 1, Camp 2, Camp 3, Camp 4)
- On mountain meals
Excluded in the Sherpa Supported Everest Climb:
- International flights to Kathmandu, Nepal
- Airport arrival or departure taxes
- Associated travel expenses, including visa, passport, reciprocity fees, vaccination charges, and excess baggage
- Optional excursions not included in the itinerary or additional days before or after the scheduled program
- Personal climbing equipment, clothing, toiletries, etc
- Personal sundries including but not limited to: non-team meals while in Kathmandu, personal snacks, specialized high altitude climbing food, alcoholic beverages, laundry services, medical expenses, gratuities, 3rd party internet, email or phone charges, bottled water, specialty coffees
- Sherpa tip pool
- Guide tip (customary but optional)
- Costs incurred as a result of events beyond the control of CTSS above and beyond the normal expedition costs
- Required trip insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
- Unused Contingency Days at the end of your program: CTSS covers one night in the hotel in Kathmandu on your return. If you decide to stay longer in Kathmandu beyond this night, those costs are your responsibility. We highly recommend that, while you should plan to be away from home for the entire duration of the expedition, including contingency days, you book a flexible return airfare so you can move your flight forward if you don’t use all of the contingency days or push it back as you need.
