Everest Trek and Lobuche Peak Climb • 21 Days

Our Lobuche East climb provides an excellent introduction to the world of Himalayan mountaineering. Lobuche’s twin summits tower high above the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier near Everest Base Camp. The West Peak (20,160 feet) is considered a difficult, technical climbing objective. Our route ascends the more straightforward East Peak (20,075’), which is considered a trekking peak. Even so, the route to the summit includes stretches of moderately steep and exposed terrain and is a superb challenge for both new and experienced climbers. From the summit, we enjoy a dramatic 360° view of the Himalayas, with five of the planet’s fourteen 8,000-meter peaks visible in the distance.

This adventure combines an ascent of Lobuche Peak with the classic trek to Everest Base Camp. For most trekkers, simply seeing Mount Everest from Kala Pattar or from the base of the Khumbu Icefall is a dream come true. Lobuche Peak enriches the experience, offering an ideal objective for new climbers and for veteran mountaineers seeking to expand their high-altitude experience or summit their first Himalayan peak. During the spring climbing season, this expedition includes one night in Everest Base Camp. The itinerary allows ample time for acclimatization to ensure a safe and successful journey.

Our journey begins in the historic city of Kathmandu, known for its fascinating Nepalese culture and ancient temples. We then fly to Lukla and trek along the Dudh Koshi River to the legendary village of Namche Bazaar, the main trading center of the Sherpa people and the gateway to the Khumbu Valley. Over the following days, we visit the famous Tengboche Monastery and ascend to Everest Base Camp with stunning views of Ama Dablam, Kantenga, Thamserku and eventually Pumori, Lhotse and Everest rising above us.

After reaching Everest Base Camp, we turn our attention to Lobuche Peak. We approach the mountain via the trekking outpost of Lobuche, then continue up the valley towards the mountain’s East Face. We cross the Khumbu Glacier moraine, then part ways with the main Khumbu trekking route and climb open slopes to Lobuche Base Camp, and on to our high camp at Hidden Lake. The Southeast Ridge Route starts at the glacier’s edge. We follow a narrow prow up 45- to 50-degree alpine ice to the summit ridge, where we are rewarded with stunning views of Everest and Lhotse to the east. We ascend this 30-degree ridge to the summit plateau surrounded by a panorama of the world’s highest mountains.