Ama Dablam Expedition an Aesthetic Climb With Spectacular Everest Views
Ama Dablam expedition is one of the most stunning mountain climbing adventures in Nepal. Pyramid shaped Mount Ama Dablam (6812m) one of the most impressive mountains in the world, located to the south of Everest and Lhotse is distinguished by vertical walls and sharp exposed ridges with the beauty in the class of Matterhorn. While trekking in Nepal on the trekking route to Everest Base Camp, Ama Dablam stands above Tangboche monastery, a pearl of beauty in itself through its setting and architecture. The Matterhorn of Himalayas, leaves a lasting impression on many as it is perhaps the most stunning mountain along the popular trekking route to Everest Base Camp. The expedition However demands good skills of rock climbing, ice climbing, sufficient experience at high elevation and technical competency.
Ama Dablam was first climbed on 13 March 1961 by Mike Gill (NZ), Barry Bishop (USA), Mike Ward (UK) and Wally Romanes (NZ) via the Southwest Ridge. They were well-acclimatised to altitude, having wintered over at 5800 metres near the base of the peak as part of the Silver Hut Scientific Expedition of 1960-61, led by Sir Edmund Hillary.
Ama Dablam is the third most popular Himalayan peak for permitted expeditions. The most popular route by far is the original first ascend route along the Southwest Ridge. The climb is typically done with three camps along the ridge with camp 3 just below and to the right of the hanging glacier, the Dablam, so that any ice that calves off the glacier typically goes away from the camp, however there are no sure rules as 2006 avalanche proved otherwise killing 6 climbers. A climbing permit and a liaison officer are required when attempting this expedition.
As with Mt. Everest, the best climbing months are April-May in spring season and September-October in autumn season. Ama Dablam expedition combined with the trek to Everest Base Camp or combined with the Island Peak climb serves as a very enjoyable way to acclimatise for the climb. Trekking to Everest Base camp is a very nice way to acclimatise, pay homage to Everest, the King of the Himalayas and to experience the classic Everest view from Kallapather. Combining expedition with Island Peak climb is not only a very nice way to acclimatise but it offers an extraordinary view of Everest from the summit of Island Peak, which in itself is a nice visual and albeit easy climbing experience.
About Author: This article was written by Tony Olejnicki an experienced Australian climber and the writer of travel, climbing, mountaineering and tourism related topics to help you to discover more about trekking in Nepal, expedition in Nepal as well as unforgettable world class Ama Dablam expedition and peak climbing in Nepal. For more details, visit website Trekkingagencynepal.com.
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