Lobuje Peak

Trip Duration 20 Days

Trip Grade:

Destination: Nepal

Activities: NA

Our objective is not just about summiting a Himalayan peak, although this is a major accomplishment in itself. We specialize in teaching you the necessary skills to become a competent expedition member. Nepals unique environment and consistent conditions provide the perfect classroom for our high altitude Himalayan School. A solid ratio of instructors to students guarantees you the personal attention required for a successful summit attempt. Lobuche Peak is slightly more technical as it has a few more steep sections.

Laurence Nielson and Ang Gyalzen Sherpa made the first recorded ascent to Lobuje East on 25 April 1984. The mountain consists of two summits, East and West with heights of 6,119 m and 6,145 m respectively. A continuous ridge connects them but there is still a sharp gap and a considerable distance between them.

This Peak is recognized as a trekking peak, whereas the West is known as an Expedition Peak. The East face rises over the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier to a spectacular skyline, forming the south ridge. This course is suitable for the complete novice or as a great refresher for those who want to climb again. The course curriculum includes an introduction to equipment, crevasse rescue, ice climbing skills, rope work and comprehensive mountaineering safety techniques.

Day By Day

There are two itineraries for this trip

01. Joining the course in the mountain village of Chukhung.
02. Full board guided trip from Kathmandu to Kathmandu
01. Joining the course in the mountain village of Chukhung.


Days :               8 Days.
Grade :             Difficult
Season :           Sept to Nov, March to May
Max Elevation :  6,119 m

Day 01 : Meet in Chukhung in mid day /Briefing, AMS lecture/Camping
Day 02 : Trek to training camp, introduction of crampons and ice climbing/camping
Day 03 : Walk to glacier, glacier travel, snow anchors, crevasse rescue training/camping
Day 04 : Clean up Training Camp/Chukhung
Day 05 : Trek to Thokla.(Join with the group who treks from Dzongla)
Day 06 : Lobuche high Camp
Day 07 : Summit Lobuche Peak and back to base Camp/Thokla
Day 08 : Floating day for bad weather.


02. Full board guided trip from Kathmandu to Kathmandu

Days :               20 Days.
Grade :             Difficult
Season :           Sept to Nov, March to May
Max Elevation :  6,119 m

Day 01 : Fly Lukla 35 Minute and Trek 3 Hours to Phakding 2610 m.
Day 02 : 5 Hours Trek to Namche 3440m.
Day 03 : Namche Rest for Acclimatize Day/Side walk
Day 04 : 6 Hours Trek to Tengboche 3860m
Day 05 : 6 Hours Trek to Dingboche 4410
Day 06 : Dingboche rest/side walk
Day 07 : 6 Hours Trek to Lobuche 4910
Day 08 : Lobuche via Gorakshep Everest Base Camp5364/Gorakshep 5140
Day 09 : Hiking Kalapathar5550 m/Gorakshep/Lobuche
Day 10 : 7/8 Hours to Chukhun/Briefing, AMS lecture/Camping
Day 11 : Trek to training camp, introduction of crampons and ice climbing/camping
Day 12 : walk to glacier, glacier travel, snow anchors, crevasse rescue training/camping
Day 13 : Trek back to Chukhung/Thokla
Day 14 : Lobuche base/high Camp
Day 15 : Departure base camp at 2 A M/summit/return base camp/Thokla
Day 16 : Spare day for bad weather.
Day 17 : Trek to Pangboche/Diboche
Day 18 : Trek to Namche
Day 19 : Trek to Lukla
Day 20 : Fly back to Kathmandu

Trekking Peak Equipment List :
Himalayan RST will provide the technical climbing equipment, including: harness, axes, helmets, crampons, Carrabins, ropes and base camp camping and cooking equipment. You will need to supply the following personal equipment. If you do not have the following equipment you can rent it when you arrive in Kathmandu. Our office staff will take you to one of several quality trekking rental stores.

You will need to supply the following personal equipment. If you do not have the following equipment you can rent it when you arrive in Kathmandu. Our office staff will take you to one of several quality trekking rental stores.

Mountaineering

  • Waterproof trousers
  • Gloves (liner/layer/shell)
  • Plastic Boots (Climbing Boots)
  • Thermal bottoms / top
  • Day sack
  • Gaiters

Personal Equipment List

  •   Backpack
  •   Trekking Boots/ shoes
  •   Socks
  •   Sleeping Bag (4 season)
  •   Down Jacket (can be rented in KTM or Namche Bazaar)
  •   Shorts
  •   Fleece Pant / Jacket
  •   Flashlight (extra batteries)
  •   Shirt/T-Shirt
  •   Thermal Underwear Top / Bottoms
  •   Trekking polls (optional)
  •   Sun Hat / Visor
  •   Gloves
  •   Sun Screen
  •   Sunglasses (UV protected. Imperative to have quality eye wear)
  •   Waterproof Jacket
  •   Wool- fleece / Hat with ear protection
  •   Water Treatment
  •   Small First Aid

Himalayan RST will provide the technical climbing equipment, including: harness, axes, helmets, crampons, Carrabins, ropes and base camp camping and cooking equipment. You will need to supply the following personal equipment. If you do not have the following equipment you can rent it when you arrive in Kathmandu. Our office staff will take you to one of several quality trekking rental stores.

You will need to supply the following personal equipment. If you do not have the following equipment you can rent it when you arrive in Kathmandu. Our office staff will take you to one of several quality trekking rental stores.

Mountaineering  Waterproof trousers  Gloves (liner/layer/shell)

  • Plastic Boots (Climbing Boots)
  • Thermal bottoms / top
  • Day sack
  • &Gaiters

Personal Equipment List

  • Backpack
  • Trekking Boots/ shoes
  • Socks
  • Sleeping Bag (4 season)
  • Down Jacket (can be rented in KTM or Namche Bazaar)
  • Shorts
  • Fleece Pant / Jacket
  • Flashlight (extra batteries)
  • Shirt/T-Shirt
  • Thermal Underwear Top / Bottoms
  • Trekking polls (optional)
  • Sun Hat / Visor
  • Gloves
  • Sun Screen
  • Sunglasses (UV protected. Imperative to have quality eye wear)
  • Waterproof Jacket
  • Wool- fleece / Hat with ear protection
  • Water Treatment
  • Small First Aid 

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