ISLAND PEAK EXPEDITION (6189M)
Walking Per Day
4-7 Hours
Max. Elevation
6,189m / 20,305ft
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TRIP OVERVIEW
Imja Tse, also known as Island Peak, is 6,189 meters
tall. It got the name Island Peak from English mountaineer Eric Shipton in 1953
because it looks like an island in a sea of ice when viewed from Dingboche. In
1983, it was renamed Imja Tse. Climbing Island Peak is often combined with the
Everest Base Camp Trek. It's not very technical, making it suitable for
beginner climbers with good endurance. This makes it one of the most popular
6,000-meter peaks, attracting hundreds of climbers each year.
The trip starts with a flight to Lukla airport. After
spending a couple of nights in Namche Bazaar to get used to the altitude,
climbers take four to five days to reach Island Peak's base camp. At the base
camp, climbers adjust to the climate before attempting the summit. The climb
begins along a ridge where climbers use crampons and ropes to help them ascend.
The glacier crossing is relatively easy, with some small cracks. From the top,
climbers can enjoy stunning views of Lhotse Shar, Makalu, Baruntse, and Ama
Dablam. The first ascent of Island Peak was made by Tenzing Norgay, who was
part of the British team preparing to climb Everest. After reaching the summit,
climbers return to Lukla Airport via the main Everest Trail.
Info
Country
NEPAL
Peak Name
ISLAND PEAK
Duration
17 Days
Route
Normal Route
Rank
Technical Peak
Co-ordinates
27°55′21″N 86°56′10″E
Range
Khumbu Himal
Destination
0000-00-00
Destination
0000-00-00
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