Kyajo Ri Expedition Peak Climbing For 26 Days

Kyajo Ri Expedition Peak Climbing For 26 Days

Kyajo Ri, the standard ascent via South West Ridge is from base camp at around 4,600 meters to Camp 1 at over 5,300 meters involves a 2-hour hike over a grassy spur and boulders. Camp 1 to Camp 2 involves some technical climbing at French Alpine (AD+) over mixed face slopes up to 55? And the negotiation of a glacier. Camp 2 to the summit at 6,186 meters has been rated at French Alpine Grade D by the previous expedition. It involves a 15-hour return journey over a glacial ridge, with some mixed rock and ice pitches up to 60?.

Kyajo Ri is shorter and technically easier than Ama Dablam, but requiring multiple camps above base camp, rather than being a quick hit from a high camp. If you are looking for a more challenging and 'complete' Himalayan experience than might be gained on some of the popular 'trekking' peaks, this could be it. We aim to climb 'Expedition Style' utilizing fixed ropes.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in KTM (1310m), transfer to hotel & short briefing+
Day 2 Necessary preparation and tours+
Day 3 Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,652m)35min Flight, 3-4 hrs Trek+
Day 4 Trek to Namche (3,440m) 5-6 hrs+
Day 5 Day hike to Khumjung/Khunde (3,800m)3hrs+
Day 6 Trek to Mongla (3,900m) 4-5hrs+
Day 7 Trek to Machhermo (4,410m) 7hrs+
Day 8 Trek to Gokyo Lake (4790m) 4-5hrs+
Day 9 Climb Gokyo RI (5,325m), O/N at Gokyo Lake 4-5hrs+
Day 10 Cross over Ranjo Pass (5,360m) and up to Lungden (4,380m) 6hrs+
Day 11 Trek to Thame (3,800m) 4hrs+
Day 12 Trek KyajoKharka (3,900m) 4hrs+
Day 13 Kyajo RI Base Camp (4,600m) 3hrs+
Day 14 Rest & Preparations+
Day 15 Climb to Camp 1 (5300m), Return to base camp (4600m)+
Day 16 Move to Camp 1 (5300m)+
Day 17 Rest day at Camp 1 and Sherpas to fix the route to Camp II (5700m)+
Day 18 Trek to Camp II/Col (5700m)+
Day 19 Summit day (6186m) and back to camp 1(5300m)+
Day 20 A reserve day for bad weather+
Day 21 Trek to Base camp (4600m)+
Day 22 Trek to Namche+
Day 23 Trek to Lukla (2800m) 4-5hrs+
Day 24 Fly to KTM, evening celebration meal+
Day 25 Free day in KTM/emergency day if lukla flight cancelled+
Day 26 Depart for home+