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Join us on an unforgettable trip to Lobuche Peak With Expeditions High Mountain
Lobuche Peak is a popular destination for mountaineers situated just above the Lobuche village in the Khumbu Region. Lobuche peak is a perfect challenging activity addition for a visit to the Khumbu region. We Expeditions high mountain have plenty of experience with this mountain and would be keen to take you on this adventure. The peak is technically not too challenging for climbers with some experience (rated PD+) but no mountain should be underestimated with the usual dangers arising from altitude, exposure and weather conditions.
Lobuche has two different summits- Lobuche East Peak (6119m) and Lobuche West Peak (6145m) connected via a knife-edge ridge. Base Camp is located to not far from the Lobuche village to the south. It gives easy access to the south ridge. Lobuche East has a very dramatic edge to the east, forming a three-ridged pyramid. South and Southeast Ridges form a typical rock triangle extending to the Khumbu glacier moraine. The peak dramatically towers over the village and is easily identifiable from the Everest trail.
We approach Lobuche via the Everest trail from Lukla, after a short 35-minute flight from Kathmandu and 20 minutes from Manthali, Ramechhap. We make our way through various Sherpa villages towards Namche Bazaar – the key-trading town of the region providing access to the higher valleys. We continue to the famous monastery Tyangboche (Tengboche) on the way to which we should get our first view of Everest and Lhotse. We continue all the way to Gorak Shep (5170m) as part of acclimatization phase. then take on Kala Patthar (5,550m), a satellite peak of Pumori, for a classic view of Mt. Everest and the Khumbu Icefall. We can visit Everest Base Camp EBC (5,350 m) which is only a short hike away. then return to Lobuche where we pick up supplies and trek to Lobuche . Allowing for a further 1 day of acclimatization we then start the Trek to high Camp 5,600 m) Camping Overnight on Moraine Rock, then start to climbing along the South Ridge Via Rock,snow and ice, to the summit (6119m).
The views from the base camp, the climbing route and ultimately the summit are superb. The summit ridge offers a 360-degree panorama of the region including Ama Dablam, Pumori, and Everest. Certainly an unforgettable experience!
Team Expeditions High Mountain offers you a full board package for Lobuche including the climbing permit from the NMA and all other necessary logistics from arrival in Kathmandu up to your final departure. We organize your accommodation in Kathmandu as well as throughout your trek, our cooks freshly prepare you the nutritious meals throughout the climbing period and experienced and professional trekking and climbing guides accompany you on the trek as well as the climb. In addition, we can organize any sightseeing in around Kathmandu.
The package can be flexibly adjusted to your requirements You. please feel free to contact us any time for suggestions and advice. We’d be happy to take you on this adventure at your desire.
19 Days Trekking / Peak Climbing / (SKILL LEVEL: hard)
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel
Day 02: equipment check and Preparation Day
Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding 2610 m (8,562 ft)
Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar (3450m-7 Hrs.); lodge.
Day 05: Rest in Namche Bazaar, hike to Hotel Everest View (HEV) for acclimatization.
Day 06: Trek from Namche to Tyangboche (3870m-5 Hrs.); lodge.
Day 07: Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4390m-6 Hrs.); lodge.
Day 08: Rest and acclimatization in Dingboche, explore hiking.
Day 09: Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (4930m-5 Hrs.); lodge.
Day 10: Trek to Gorak Shep (5160m), explore Everest Base Camp (5300m) and back; lodge.
Day 11: Explore sunrise at Kala Patthar (5545m) and trek back to Lobuche; lodge.
Day 12: Trek to Lobuche Peak high Camp (5350m-3 Hrs.); camping
Day 13: Climb Lobuche East (6119m) summit and return to Base Camp (10hrs), camping.
Day 14: Trek from Lobuche Base Camp to Pangboche (3850m-6 Hrs.); lodge.
Day 15: Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazar (3445m-5 Hrs.); lodge. or take Heli to lukla
Day 16: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2850m-8 Hrs.); lodge.
Day 17: Fly to Ramechhap, drove to Kathmandu (5 Hrs.), transfer to Hotel; farewell dinner.or lukla to kathmandu by Heli ?
Day 18: Contingency or leisure day in Kathmandu; hotel.
Day 19: Transfer to the airport for your final destination.
Expeditions High Mountain has compiled a list of essential equipment, personal medical provisions, and a summary of medical conditions likely to encounter during high altitude mountaineering. We hope this helps you in your preparation for the expedition. You might already have most of the equipment anyway but it never hurts to have a checklist at hand. A basic rule of thumb to keep in mind: carry a spare of every piece of equipment necessary for survival whenever possible. And think broad: Sunglasses might sound like a trivial item but if you lose or break your pair on the mountain, you will suffer from snow blindness which can be fatal high up on the mountain simply because you’ll be unable to descend – carry a spare. And equally important, make sure you are familiar with all of your equipment, especially new pieces. You should be able to use everything under even the most adverse conditions.
This list should be considered as an essential summary and, naturally, it might be incomplete. Expeditiousness are encouraged to conduct further study and practical exercises to familiarise themselves with the equipment. You should also be familiar with the medical terminology and have a basic understanding of medical conditions related to high elevation, cold, wind, excessive sun radiation as well as injuries likely to sustain in the outdoor situations, particularly in high and remote mountainous areas. While most of this will only be relevant in emergency situations – which we all hope never to encounter –it’s better to come over-prepared; your life might depend on it.
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For undergarments we recommend Merino wool – or one of the new mixtures between Merino and synthetics (Icebreaker and Odlo are two highly recommended brands).Quality as well as comfort are essential in extreme conditions so don’t look for cheap options. Merino wool is popular because of its softness and breath-ability while providing excellent insulation. It can absorb water very well and takes moisture away from the body which keeps you dry and warm. It has natural antibacterial properties, so it stays usable for much longer.
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Note: Your clothing should be kept dry using waterproof stuff sacks (preferably made of Cordura) or alternatively bin-liners or large plastic bags although they are less rugged.
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Rucksacks and Travel Bags:
Sleeping Gear:
Note: Your sleeping bags should be kept dry using a waterproof stuff sack
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Useful Medication: (Always contact your doctor if you have any questions; use alternatives in case you have intolerances for the suggested medication)
Note:Do not bring sleeping pills. They are respiratory depressants which is problematic at high altitude.
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Our skilful cooks will prepare 3 delicious hot meals and plenty of drinks each day in base camp, as well as in camp 2 on the mountain. These meals will consist of soup, local cheese & sausage, biscuits, dried noodles, potatoes, rice, porridge, butter, dried and tinned vegetables, fruit, meats, and fish, tea with milk and sugar, powdered juice drink, and drinking chocolate. Our Sherpas will be carrying this food to the higher camps.
We ask members to bring only 5 dehydrated meals (freeze-dried dinners) for their summit attempt. On summit day, you will be at high elevation and you will be affected by the altitude with very limited appetite so it is important to have flavours you like best and you perceive as pleasant even when you are not hungry.
We cannot cater for specific personal and uncommon foods and flavours. If you have any unusual, non-standard or specific personal, cultural or religious dietary requirements, which can only be satisfied with imported product, we ask you to bring your own imported daily snack and energy foods.
We do not provide “snack” food such as chocolate or energy-bars. We ask that you bring or buy your own snacks or daily cold energy food in Kathmandu or in your home country. Because of the high degree of physical exertion, proper nutrition is very important and you might want to plan food supplementation carefully. From our experience 3-6 kilos/6-12 pounds of additional food is a sufficient amount.
A growing variety of imported foods such as European and American cheeses, chocolates, biscuits, cookies, nuts, and locally made power-bars are now available in Kathmandu, at reasonable prices. However, many imported brands and specialized items may not be available. If you want these items, you must bring them from your home country. Many of our members, especially Europeans and Australians with small baggage allowances, now purchase their daily snacks in Kathmandu (or at least parts of them). Our schedule in Kathmandu allows sufficient time for shopping.
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Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Please contact us for any other equipment concerns and suggestions. We are happy to discuss these in detail.
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The primary concern of mountaineers as altitude increases is the decrease in partial oxygen pressure. At higher altitude, the density of the gases to comprise our air decreases. Partial pressure is (hypothetical pressure) of a gas in a mixture of gases if the same space was only occupied by that gas. A decrease in partial Oxygen pressure means that there is less Oxygen is any given volume of air.
There is a fine balance between the gas pressure in your blood (called Blood gas tension) and the outside world, which allows your lungs to absorb the oxygen and deliver it to your organs. The outside pressure decreases with altitude, while the internal pressure remains constant.At about 9000m you will not be able to absorb any oxygen at all with a predictable outcome. Our body has evolved at low altitude, where it functions perfectly and it doesn’t at high elevation. The human body has, however, phenomenal ability to adapt given appropriate conditioning and time, which is called acclimatization.
Low levels of oxygen in the blood can cause number of conditions which is usually summed up as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). This is easily treatable and reversible if acted upon quickly (the course of treatment is to reduce altitude as soon as possible). But it can lead to more serious (and potentially lethal) conditions such as High Altitude Celebral Edema (HACE) and High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE). Furthermore, a low level of blood oxygen can lead to thermal inefficiencies in your body causing frostbite and hypothermia. Have a look at http://lavablau.com/general/acute-mountain-sickness/ for an introduction to the current research on high-altitude conditions and some links to more profound sources.Other conditions caused by the effects of high altitude are thrombosis and embolisms.
Less serious but not to neglect: At high elevation due to lower UV absorption by the atmosphere and reflections from the snow there is a high risk of sunburn. Since you will not be able to stay out of the sun completely, this can escalate to a serious situation. Always shield your skin as well as possible from the sun and use plenty of sunscreen. Other more obvious hazards include broken bones due to falls, avalanches, ice and rock fall etc. but you should have come across those in your previous mountaineering activities anyway.
Again, this is not an exhaustive list but we hope it provides a loose guideline for your preparations. Do as much background research as possible – it never hurts to come over-prepared. And, of course, we are always happy to help so just give us a shout if you have any questions, comments or concerns.Happy preparations.