Everest Summit

Overview

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The world's highest mountain by the South Col route from Nepal

Testimonials

"The Jagged Globe method ‘works’. With multiple rotations of the mountain before our summit attempt, the team was ready to tackle camp 3 without oxygen and then climb higher to camp 4 in some comfort. We had to remain there for an extra day to wait for better conditions, but again we were able to cope with this and still have 100% success the next night, with the whole team topping out after dawn and before the crowds arrived." - Roland Thomas, Summiteer 22 May 2019

"I had the pleasure of climbing with Pem on Everest in 2022. Not only is he incredibly experienced (IFMGA guide, 16 summits of both Everest and Ama Dablam, 29 summits of 8000ers including the first ascent of K2 in Winter), he took incredible care of both myself and the wider team throughout our expedition. Despite his legendary status as a high altitude mountaineer, he remains one of the humblest and most gracious guys you could ever meet. If you want a safe pair of hands to lead you in Nepal, there is no one better than Pemchirri Sherpa. I would not hesitate to climb with him again." - David Brock, Summiteer 15 May 2022

Jagged Globe plans and leads expeditions to Everest each spring. We offer climbers an expertly-led expedition, with a high-level of support and plentiful supplies of oxygen. Contact us for a copy of our Everest PDF.

Our "One Team" ethos:

• Jagged Globe Expedition leader.
• Lead climbing guide: Pem Chirri Sherpa (IFMGA).
• Lhotse Extension available.
• Contact us for a copy of our Everest PDF.

Share this on Facebook We can organise this expedition on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. Depending on your mountaineering experience, you may want a Jagged Globe leader or go ‘self-led’ with the assistance of local guides. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable, particularly if you take the self-led option. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Experience Required

To join the Everest team your extensive mountaineering experience should include previous high-altitude experience of at least 6,000 metres, combined with a plenty of Alpine mountaineering experience and preferably, you will have taken part in a previous 8,000m expedition. To read the full experience requirements for this expedition, please download the Everest PDF. Or, for an overview of how you might build up to Everest over a number of years, download our 'Steps to Everest' PDF here [508KB].

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) 'Know Before You Go' campaign. We recommend that you read the FCDO Travel Advice for Nepal on the FCDO Website.

What the price includes

• Economy class return airfares from the UK (unless Land Only).
• UK airline taxes.
• 4 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at a 4-star Hotel in Kathmandu on a single-room basis.
• 13 nights' full board accommodation in lodges ("Tea Houses") on trek, twin sharing.
• 43 nights' full board accommodation in tents (one tent per person in base camp, on a shared basis above base camp).
• 02 Max (Up to 4 litres per minute for summit day + use of Summit mask).
• One in-country, return flight between Ramechhap and Lukla by scheduled, fixed-wing aircraft.
• Return transfers between Kathmandu airport and the hotel (one on arrival and one on departure of your international flight).
• Return transfers between the hotel and Ramechhap Airport.
• All costs for porterage to Everest base camp.
• All costs for leaders, guides and Sherpas.
• Jagged Globe kitbag or fleece.
• Emergency equipment (oxygen for therapeutic use, Portable Hyperbaric Chamber (PAC), Satellite Communicator (either phone or InReach)) – see exedition PDF for more details.

What the price does not include

• Visa fees.
• Overseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticket.
• Any costs associated with you leaving the expedition early.
• Any costs associated with arriving back in Kathmandu early, for example, having climbed the mountain ahead of schedule.
• Bar bills and laundry.
• Travel insurance.
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu.
• Optional trips and sightseeing tours.
• Tips.
• Summit bonus.

Insurance

You will need a travel insurance policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Jagged Globe. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy. For a list of insurers who specialise in mountaineering, trekking and skiing, please see our Travel Insurance page »

Itinerary

Here is an outline itinerary for this trip. A more detailed day-to-day itinerary is available as a downloadable PDF »

Outline Itinerary

Day 1 - 2:	Fly to Kathmandu. Team members joining on a "land-only", please plan to arrive in Kathmandu on Day 2 no later than 1630, when your services will begin. Overnight hotel.
Day 3:	At leisure in Kathmandu. Overnight hotel.
Day 4:	Fly to Lukla Early morning drive to Ramechhap, then fixed-wing (such as a Twin Otter, Dornier 228 or similar) flight to Lukla (2,840m), the gateway to the Khumbu Valley. Trek to Phakding. Overnight lodge.
Day 5 - 13:	Trek to Everest Base Camp. Family/friends may join the accompanying Everest Team Trek
Day 14 - 54:	Ascent of Mt Everest. You have 5 - 6 weeks in base camp. You will climb through the Icefall as infrequently as possible, but this will mean at least 4 planned trips during the expedition. The outline climbing programme will be as follows: Climb One - aim to reach Camp 1 and descend to Base Camp. Climb Two - aim to sleep at Camp 1 for 2 nights, and to reach Camp 2 for acclimatisation on the day in-between. Climb Three - aim to sleep at Camp 2,or above for 6 nights. During this time, you will also climb to Camp 3 and descend to Camp 2 for a rest. You then take a day off, and go back up to spend one full night in Camp 3, using oxygen for sleeping. Day 1 - Climb to Camp 1 (6,000m). Day 2 - Arrive in Camp 2 (6,400m) Day 3 - Rest and Acclimatisation in Camp 2. Day 4 - Climb to the Lhotse Face, descend to sleep in Camp 2. Day 5 - Rest and Acclimatisation in Camp 2. Day 6 - Climb to Camp 3 (7,200m). Sleep camp 3. Day 7 - Descend to Camp 2. Day 8 - Descend to Base Camp. R&R - now well acclimatised with strong legs and lungs, you stock up on calories and have a thorough rest. Climb Four - you go up, to reach the Summit, via Camp 4 on the South Col (8,000m)
Day 55 - 58:	Return trek to Lukla.
Day 59:	Fly Lukla to Ramechhap Return drive to Kathmandu.
Day 60:	At leisure. Overnight hotel.
Day 61:	Fly home. Airport transfer. For those joining "land-only", you should book your flight home today.

PLEASE NOTE: The above itinerary is not a fixed programme but is intended to give an indication of the likely events during the expedition. Please note that because of climbing Everest, it will be necessary to have a flexible plan in order to take the best advantage of situations as they present themselves. Any changes to the itinerary will be made with a view to maximising the benefit to the team members and of ensuring their eventual success on the mountain.

Optional Lhotse

Add on Lhotse to your Everest Summit climb.

Price £13000 per person

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Reports & Reviews

First Expedition: Sep 1993
Total: 21 trips

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Team Member Reviews

• “It was just simply the best team really.” Mary Scannell, Everest 2016
• “With David, Rachel and Anthony, we felt confident we had the best leader, base camp manager and chef of any organisation on the mountain.” Steve Waterman, Everest 2016
• “The expedition was extremely well organised by a fun and highly experienced team which was certainly one of the best, if not the best on the mountain.” Nick Talbot, Everest 2016
• “Once again Jagged Globe impressed me from the moment I booked the trip, to standing on the summit of Everest. The trip went seamlessly, I don't know how you do it!” Rhys Jones (Hampshire)
• “As always with Jagged Globe, everything exceeded my expectations.” Phil Drowley (Isle of Man, UK)
• 3 more reviews »

• “We knew we were the most well-supported expedition on the hill and that we would reach the South Col well fed and ready to try for the summit.” Barry Welsh (Edinburgh, UK)
• “We had the best Sherpa team on the mountain. Other teams followed our Sherpas. They were simply superb athletes and a pleasure to work with.” Barry Welsh (Edinburgh, UK)
• “A superby planned and executed expedition - but then I wouldn't expect anything less from Jagged Globe.” Barry Welsh (Edinburgh, UK)

Leader Reports

• Everest 2016 Summit Report
  “All members of the expedition are now back in Base Camp after a successful climb. Here is a report from David Hamilton on how things went on summit day (13th May). After our third rotation on th mountain we returned to BC on 5th...”
  report added 22/May/20
• Everest 2018 Summit Report
  “Climbing Everest is never easy, but some summit days are more difficult than others. Despite all our efforts to reach the top on a straightforward day we ended up climbing to the top in quite difficult circumstances. It is a sign...”
  report added 22/May/20
• Everest 2019 Summit Report
  “Following the record number of people climbing to the summit of Everest on 22nd May and the publishing of Nims Purja's dramatic picture of queues on the summit ridge the world's media are full of stories about crowds on...”
  report added 22/May/20
• Everest South Col 2009
  “There is no mountain quite like Everest. Its base camp provides climbers with a home and trekkers the realisation of their lifetime goal. The journey through the icefall is like a game of Russian roulette, with the steep-sided...”
  report added 03/Jun/09
• Everest South Col 2008
  “On 23 May eleven members of the 2008 Jagged Globe Everest expedition reached the 8,848m summit of Mt Everest. This was Jagged Globe’s 13th Mt Everest Expedition and the 10th to climb the classic SE Ridge Route on the Nepalese side...”
  report added 30/Jun/08
• 3 more reports »

• Everest Season 2005
  “Good things come to those who wait... As the first flakes of monsoon snow begin to fall on Mount Everest, both our South Col and North Ridge teams are back in Kathmandu, where they will celebrate their climbs with a party...”
  report added 14/Jun/05
• Everest 2003 - The Golden Jubilee Expedition
  “This is the last despatch from our 2003 coverage on Everest. For a full overview of the Jagged Globe expedition, please visit our Live Despatches section. First of all, our apologies for the lack of updates since summit night...”
  report added 03/Jun/03
• Everest 2000 - The Millennium Expedition
  “Summiters: Andrew Lock, Paul Giorgio, Nima Ghombu Sherpa. Expedition leader, Andrew Lock's account of the summit climb is available on the despatches page of this site (access from the 'About us' page). This is an impressive...”
  report added 15/Dec/00