Mt. Ama Dablam

Introduction

Contemplating Everest and the Khumbu region at an altitude of more than 6800 meters, this is what the ascent of Ama Dablam – Nepal offers. Located a few tens of kilometers from the world’s roof, Ama Dablam is one of the holy grails of technical mountaineering in Nepal and the world of the high peaks of the Himalayas. In this guide, you’ll discover everything about Ama Dablam – Nepal.

History of Ama Dablam – Nepal

In 1961, eight years after Everest’s conquest, Edmund Hillary was the instigator of the first ascent of Ama Dablam – Nepal, whose name means “reliquary of the mother”. It was reached for the first time by an international roped party made up of the American Barry Bishop, the Englishman Michael Ward, and the two New Zealanders, Wally Romanes and Michael Kennedy, by its south-eastern ridge. And it was in 1979 that a French expedition undertook the first ascent of the north ridge. Ama Dablam is one of the four most beautiful mountains on the planet. This pyramid of rock and ice is a very lovely objective for experienced mountaineers with, as a reward at the top, a fantastic view of the giants over 8000m that surround it, including Everest!

Why should you visit Ama Dablam – Nepal?

Less crowded than its neighbors due to its difficulty, Ama Dablam – Nepal will allow you to apply your mountaineering techniques in a very aesthetic and aerial setting.

From the top of the summit, or all along the summit ridge, your eyes will focus on the east of Nepal and the magnificent Honku valley in addition to making you walk on a very aerial summit ridge while getting the impression to fly over the Himalayas! The ascent to Ama Dablam – Nepal will be the culmination of a magnificent trek to Everest Base Camp and the Gokyo Lakes region.

How to go to Ama Dablam – Nepal?

From Katmandou, you will take a local flight to Lukla (2840M); this is the starting point for most Himalayan expeditions. You will continue up the valley along the Dudh Koshi before starting the steep climb that leads to Namche Bazar (3440m), the capital of Khumbu (Sherpa country). Then you will walk towards Tengboche (3,867m). Finally, you will continue your climb up the valley to Pangboche (3 930m), where you will take a break before crossing the Imja Khola and going up towards the Ama Dablam base camp located at 4600m.

What items should you bring with you to Ama Dablam – Nepal?

• Small mountaineering backpack with a capacity of around 60 liters.
• Large travel bag.
• 2 Pairs of glacier glasses (with side shields).
• 1 Ski mask (essential in bad weather and strong winds).
• 1 Headlamp.
• 1 Multi-use knife and lighters.
• 1 Mountaineering helmet.
• 1 Short ice ax.
• 1 Pair of telescopic ski poles.
• 1 Pair of pre-set crampons.

Conclusion.

We invite you to set out to conquer Ama Dablam – Nepal. Do not hesitate to share your experiences and opinions of the place with us. We can’t wait to read them.