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Ama Dablam Climb

Duration

22-DAYS

Elevation

22,349 Ft

Skill Level

Advanced

Khumbu Region / Nepal

Ama Dablam is a 6,812-meter peak located in Nepal’s Khumbu region, just south of Mt. Everest. It rises dramatically above the Sherpa villages along the main Everest trekking corridor. Its position near Everest makes it one of the most iconic and photographed mountains in the Himalaya.

Explore the climb

Ama Dablam Climb

Duration

22-DAYS

Elevation

22,349 Ft

Skill Level

Advanced

Khumbu Region / Nepal

Ama Dablam is a 6,812-meter peak located in Nepal’s Khumbu region, just south of Mt. Everest. It rises dramatically above the Sherpa villages along the main Everest trekking corridor. Its position near Everest makes it one of the most iconic and photographed mountains in the Himalaya.

Explore the climb

Ama Dablam Climb

Duration

22-DAYS

Elevation

22,349 Ft

Skill Level

Advanced

Khumbu Region / Nepal

Ama Dablam is a 6,812-meter peak located in Nepal’s Khumbu region, just south of Mt. Everest. It rises dramatically above the Sherpa villages along the main Everest trekking corridor. Its position near Everest makes it one of the most iconic and photographed mountains in the Himalaya.

Ama Dablam Climb

Duration

22-DAYS

Elevation

22,349 Ft

Skill Level

Advanced

Our Ama Dablam expedition is built on exceptionally smooth logistics from start to finish. We handle all details—from Kathmandu coordination to high-quality base camp infrastructure—so you can focus entirely on the climb. Reliable communication systems, well-planned acclimatization schedules, and efficient load-carrying support ensure the experience feels seamless, safe, and comfortable at every stage. Our guides are handpicked for their technical expertise, judgment, and deep experience on Ama Dablam and surrounding Himalayan peaks. They provide clear communication, personalized coaching, and a calm, confidence-inspiring presence on the mountain’s more technical terrain. With their leadership, you get a safer, more enjoyable, and more successful expedition.

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Ama Dablam Climb

Duration

22-DAYS

Elevation

22,349 Ft

Skill Level

Advanced

Our Ama Dablam expedition is built on exceptionally smooth logistics from start to finish. We handle all details—from Kathmandu coordination to high-quality base camp infrastructure—so you can focus entirely on the climb. Reliable communication systems, well-planned acclimatization schedules, and efficient load-carrying support ensure the experience feels seamless, safe, and comfortable at every stage. Our guides are handpicked for their technical expertise, judgment, and deep experience on Ama Dablam and surrounding Himalayan peaks. They provide clear communication, personalized coaching, and a calm, confidence-inspiring presence on the mountain’s more technical terrain. With their leadership, you get a safer, more enjoyable, and more successful expedition.

Ama Dablam Climb

Duration

22-DAYS

Elevation

22,349 Ft

Skill Level

Advanced

Our Ama Dablam expedition is built on exceptionally smooth logistics from start to finish. We handle all details—from Kathmandu coordination to high-quality base camp infrastructure—so you can focus entirely on the climb. Reliable communication systems, well-planned acclimatization schedules, and efficient load-carrying support ensure the experience feels seamless, safe, and comfortable at every stage. Our guides are handpicked for their technical expertise, judgment, and deep experience on Ama Dablam and surrounding Himalayan peaks. They provide clear communication, personalized coaching, and a calm, confidence-inspiring presence on the mountain’s more technical terrain. With their leadership, you get a safer, more enjoyable, and more successful expedition.

Overview

What your adventure involves

What your Adventure involves

Climb the Most Beautiful Peak on the Planet
Experience Ama Dablam’s unmistakable beauty rising above the Khumbu Valley with sweeping views of Everest. Its perfect ridgelines, dramatic exposure, and striking summit pyramid make it a peak that captures every climber’s imagination.
Explore the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar and Tengboche Monastery
Visit vibrant markets, ancient monasteries, and cultural landmarks that offer a deep look into the lives of the Sherpa people.
Trek through diverse landscapes
Experience a gradual transformation from lush river valleys and rhododendron forests to alpine tundra and glacial moraine as you ascend toward base camp.

details

Everything you need to know before you go

Included

NOT Included

Flights to/from Kathmandu

Additional hotel nights outside itinerary dates

Visas

Dinners in Kathmandu

Immunizations required for travel to Nepal

Tips for guides or local Sherpa staff

Travel, rescue, or any other insurance

Hospitalization or evacuation costs

Alcohol

Costs of delays or changes to the itinerary beyond Skyline’s control

Preparation

Fitness

Climbing Ama Dablam requires a high level of physical preparedness, including strong cardiovascular fitness and the ability to sustain long days at altitude. You’ll need solid endurance, efficient movement on steep terrain, and the strength to handle technical climbing while carrying a pack. If you’re unsure whether your current fitness meets the demands of the climb, reach out for a free training consultation.

Climbing Ama Dablam requires a high level of physical preparedness, including strong cardiovascular fitness and the ability to sustain long days at altitude. You’ll need solid endurance, efficient movement on steep terrain, and the strength to handle technical climbing while carrying a pack. If you’re unsure whether your current fitness meets the demands of the climb, reach out for a free training consultation.

techincal

Ama Dablam demands solid technical skills, including confident movement on 4th- and low-5th-class rock, fixed-line systems, and mixed snow-and-rock terrain. You should be proficient with ascenders, rappelling, and managing yourself safely on exposed ridges. Prior experience on other technical alpine routes is required for a smooth and successful ascent.

Ama Dablam demands solid technical skills, including confident movement on 4th- and low-5th-class rock, fixed-line systems, and mixed snow-and-rock terrain. You should be proficient with ascenders, rappelling, and managing yourself safely on exposed ridges. Prior experience on other technical alpine routes is required for a smooth and successful ascent.

Altitude

Ama Dablam’s 6,812-meter summit exposes climbers to significant altitude, requiring deliberate acclimatization and an ability to perform effectively in thin air. Expect slower movement, reduced recovery, and an increased need for disciplined pacing as you gain elevation. Prior experience at high altitude greatly improves safety, comfort, and overall success on the mountain.

Ama Dablam’s 6,812-meter summit exposes climbers to significant altitude, requiring deliberate acclimatization and an ability to perform effectively in thin air. Expect slower movement, reduced recovery, and an increased need for disciplined pacing as you gain elevation. Prior experience at high altitude greatly improves safety, comfort, and overall success on the mountain.

Itinerary

Trip Itinerary

FAQ's

FAQ's

Do I need prior mountaineering experience?

Yes. Ama Dablam is a technical, high altitude climb, and we require climbers to have previous mountaineering experience. Reach out with questions.

How heavy is my pack?

Plan for 10–15 lbs including personal gear, water, and food for the day during the trek. We have porters for each day of the trek that will carry each person's duffles from tea house to tea house each day. On the upper mountain, plan for 15-20lbs. We also have porter support on the upper mountain.

What boots do I need?

We reccomend double boots at a minimum. If you're feet run cold, we reccomend triple boots.

Who will be the guide?

We send an American guide on all of our international trips unlike most guide services. We've found that a guide that is fluent in English, properly trained, and fun to climb with makes all of the difference for a successful and safe trip to climb peaks in foregin countries. We'll connect you with your guide prior to the trip.

Is it safe?

Climbing steep, technical, high altitude peaks is inherently dangerous, but with good decision making we've managed to keep all of our climbers safe so far.

Do I need prior mountaineering experience?

Yes. Ama Dablam is a technical, high altitude climb, and we require climbers to have previous mountaineering experience. Reach out with questions.

How heavy is my pack?

Plan for 10–15 lbs including personal gear, water, and food for the day during the trek. We have porters for each day of the trek that will carry each person's duffles from tea house to tea house each day. On the upper mountain, plan for 15-20lbs. We also have porter support on the upper mountain.

What boots do I need?

We reccomend double boots at a minimum. If you're feet run cold, we reccomend triple boots.

Who will be the guide?

We send an American guide on all of our international trips unlike most guide services. We've found that a guide that is fluent in English, properly trained, and fun to climb with makes all of the difference for a successful and safe trip to climb peaks in foregin countries. We'll connect you with your guide prior to the trip.

Is it safe?

Climbing steep, technical, high altitude peaks is inherently dangerous, but with good decision making we've managed to keep all of our climbers safe so far.

Do I need prior mountaineering experience?

Yes. Ama Dablam is a technical, high altitude climb, and we require climbers to have previous mountaineering experience. Reach out with questions.

How heavy is my pack?

Plan for 10–15 lbs including personal gear, water, and food for the day during the trek. We have porters for each day of the trek that will carry each person's duffles from tea house to tea house each day. On the upper mountain, plan for 15-20lbs. We also have porter support on the upper mountain.

What boots do I need?

We reccomend double boots at a minimum. If you're feet run cold, we reccomend triple boots.

Who will be the guide?

We send an American guide on all of our international trips unlike most guide services. We've found that a guide that is fluent in English, properly trained, and fun to climb with makes all of the difference for a successful and safe trip to climb peaks in foregin countries. We'll connect you with your guide prior to the trip.

Is it safe?

Climbing steep, technical, high altitude peaks is inherently dangerous, but with good decision making we've managed to keep all of our climbers safe so far.

Gear List

Gear List

Gear required to bring up on the mountain given the conditions may vary trip to trip. Your guide will help you decide what gear to bring or leave behind during the gear-check. If you need to rent crampons, ice axe, harness, or helmet, you can let us know when you book!

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