Days 01–02
Kathmandu preparation
Arrival, expedition briefing, equipment inspection, permits and final preparation.
All projectsNepal · 2027
Ama Dablam
Duration
28 days
Highest point
6,812 m
Departures
April–May / October–November 2027
Group
2–6 participants
The objective
A serious technical expedition on Ama Dablam’s Southwest Ridge, progressing through exposed rock, snow and mixed terrain with acclimatisation rotations and a flexible summit window.
Physical demand
5/5
Technical demand
4/5
Route
Southwest Ridge
French Alpine Grade
TD
Suitability
Experience required
Applicants must have previous technical alpine or expedition experience and be independently competent with crampons, ice axe, fixed lines, jumaring, rappelling and exposed movement in mountain boots. Prior climbing above 6,000 metres is expected, together with recent experience on multi-pitch rock, snow and mixed terrain.
Preparation focus
Expedition-level work capacity, upper-body endurance, steep-terrain efficiency, technical systems under fatigue, recovery across rotations and disciplined decision-making in consequential terrain.
Included for every participant
12-week personalised Mountain Ready PRO and Sports Psychology Session.
Route plan
Concise itinerary
Days 03–08
Khumbu approach
Fly to Lukla and acclimatise progressively through Phakding, Namche, Tengboche and Pangboche before reaching Base Camp.
Days 09–15
Skills review and rotations
Review fixed-rope systems, complete acclimatisation carries and rotations, and establish the higher camps on the Southwest Ridge.
Days 16–23
Summit window
Climb through Camp 1 and the Yellow Tower to Camp 2, continue over mixed terrain toward Camp 3 when used, and make the summit attempt when weather and conditions allow.
Days 24–26
Descend and return to Kathmandu
Clear the mountain, descend through the Khumbu to Lukla and take the scheduled return flight.
Days 27–28
Contingency and departure
Retain a final weather buffer in Kathmandu before the airport transfer.
Mountain itineraries remain flexible. The expedition leader may adjust the plan for weather, trail, route, acclimatisation or safety considerations.
Programme
Included
- 12-week personalised Mountain Ready PRO preparation programme
- Sports Psychology Session
- Airport transfers and scheduled domestic transport in Nepal
- Scheduled accommodation and meals during the mountain programme
- Required local permits, route logistics and Nepal-based support team
- Guide and porter support, including staff insurance and group medical kit
- One-to-one climbing Sherpa support during the expedition ascent
- Base Camp and high-camp infrastructure, group climbing equipment and weather forecasts
- Expedition permits, liaison arrangements and scheduled equipment transport
Plan for
Not included
- International flights and Nepal entry visa
- Personal travel, medical and high-altitude rescue insurance
- Personal clothing, footwear and specialist equipment
- Meals in Kathmandu unless specifically stated in the final trip brief
- Personal expenses, charging, showers, communications, drinks and laundry
- Gratuities, evacuation costs and additional expenses caused by delays or itinerary changes
- Personal climbing equipment and optional personal oxygen services unless confirmed in the final expedition brief
Admission by application
Start with a conversation, not a checkout.
We will review your experience, current capability and preparation timeline before confirming suitability. Programme pricing is provided privately after application.