Island Peak Climbing

Island Peak (6,189m/20,305’) is probably the easiest and most affordable way to obtain high-altitude experience and see how you feel above 6,000 meters. It is also a beautiful place to take an up-close look at the high peaks around Everest, including the famous south face of Lhotse, Makalu and north side of Ama Dablam.

Inexpensive beautiful mountain climb in just 1 day. Perfect for novices. Fun for experienced climbers too.One of the most stunning places to take an up-close look at the high peaks around Everest. Expedition includes a hike to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, as well as this fun, “easy” trekking peak.

Major Highlights of Island Peak

• Island Peak (6,189m): the second busiest trekking peak of Nepal
• Beautiful view of the Island Peak also known as the Imja Tse from Dingboche
• Magnificent views of the glorious mountains in the Everest Region like Mount Everest, Mt Ama Dablam, Mt. Makalu, etc.
• Namche Bazaar: the Sherpa Capital.
• Experience the culture and lifestyle of the Sherpa civilization

Best Time/Season for Island Peak Climbing

Knowing the best time for any trip is very important to prepare for the trip accordingly and to make better memories. Going to a peak climbing in the Himalayas in the extreme freezing winter would be a dumb thing to do. So learning the best time is the best way to get the best out of the trip.

As for the best time for Island Peak Climbing, you should choose a time when there won’t be any physical disturbances during your climb. For example, with the monsoon and summer season coinciding in Nepal, climbing during summer would not be advisable due to the muddy and slippery roads.

Also, being in the Everest Region, mountain climbing in the middle of winter would mean having high chances of freezing, frostbites and other cold weather-related issues. So avoiding climbing during the middle of extreme winter would be best.

So, when do you summit Island Peak? 

The best time for Island Peak Climbing is during Autumn and Spring Season. During the months of September to November and March to May, the weather is mostly clear with no rainfall destroying your trekking and climbing routes. Also, with the clear weather, you get the best views. The temperature of the region during this time is also favorable for mountain climbing and trekking. The sun is not too strong and the wind is not as cold. So, enjoy your next climb during the best time making the best memories.

Foods and Accommodations on Island Peak Climbing

While in the Everest region, Gurkha Expeditions uses the best family-oriented lodges with twin bed sharing rooms with clean common toilets and occasional rooms with attach toilet bathrooms. Lodges are at their best offering you a comfortable experience and its typical local environment.

You have a variety of choices for the food and most lodges prepare food better than most restaurants in Kathmandu.

In Island Peak base camp our professional cooks’ gives their best to vary the menu as much as possible providing nutritious, plentiful, and tasty meals that are hygienically prepared to enthrall you even in the mountains under less than ideal conditions. So far there have not been any complaints whatsoever in regards to food and accommodation provided by us.

Equipments Lists for Island Peak Climbing

Climbing Gear

• Alpine climbing harness –  (instrumentality square measured) essential for the climb with leg loops that match other clothing and equipment.
• 2 protection karabiners – the large, pear-shaped ring is best, screw gate sort counseled
• 3 regular carabiners. Lightweight; BD Hotwire square measure counseled.
• Ice ax w/leash. Light-weight (Grivel Air school, diamond Raven, or Charlet  Moser Snow.
• Walker/pole – adjustable – below 5’7” use 60cm; 5’7”- 6’2” use 65cm; over 6’2” use 70cm.
• Plastic mountain boots (Koflach Degree, Lowa Civetta, or Scarpa Alpha), or animal skin double mount boots (La Sportiva Olympic Mons, Boreal GI or equivalent; should be mountaineering/crampon compatible)
• Crampons – should be appropriate plastic boots (new-style sort recommended). A straightforward repair kit (Grivel G12, diamond Contact, or Charlet Moser Super 12)
• Belay/rappel device (Figure eight preferred)

Upper Body

• 2 cotton jerseys.
• 1 polypropylene jersey.
• 2 long sleeve polypropene shirts. light-weight, pastel for sunny days.
• 2 girls sports bras – synthetic, no cotton!
• 1 softshell – Gnawing Animal Dri-clime Wind Shirt, geographic region Stretch Zephyr or Krushell Jacket (R2 slipover acceptable).
• Down/synthetic sweater or vest. geographic region Puffball jacket or sweater preferred; R4 Jacket acceptable
• Hard Monkey jacket with hood  waterproof and breathable. Gore-Tex or equivalent is best, convenient enough to use over multiple layers.
• 1 expedition down windcheater with hood. This is often, in all probability, your most vital piece of clothing!  It is important that your jacket is 700+ fill down, baffle construction (not seamed) and contains a thickly insulated hood.
• Hand Wear
• You will need 2 systems: one glove system for lower on the mountain and mittens over mitt system for the cold temperatures encountered on summit day.
• 2 pairs of liner gloves. skinny wool or polypropene -1 pair of heat gloves fleece or wool and 1 pair of expedition shell gloves.
• 1 pair of standard expedition shell mitts or professional mitts. If they are doing not have articulatio radiocarpea straps take into account stitching one on in order that you’ll be able to either attach it to your jacket or cinch the strap to your articulatio radiocarpea in order that you are doing not lose your mittens in high winds.

 Head Gear

• Warm hat – wool or artificial that covers your ears.
• Balaclava
• Face mask.
• Shade hat or jockey cap.
• Glacier glasses. 100 percent UV protection with aspect shields and a hard-sided storage case (e.g. Julbo or Cebe)
• 1 extra pair of further dark glasses (also with UV protection just in case your other pair breaks).
• 1 ski spectacles with UV protection
• If you need prescription ice mass glasses, have your lenses changed according to your prescription.

Lower Body

• 4 pairs of liner socks. plastic or Capilene & 3 pairs of light-weight trekking socks.
• 2 pairs of medium-heavy wool socks – hiking boots with liner and wool socks.
• 1 pair of nylon shorts.
• 1 pair of nylon pants for trekking and around camp.
• 2 light-weight pairs of underwear
• 1 pair of fleece pants with facet zipper or “puff-ball pants”
• 1 pair of the soft-shell pant (e.g. geographical region Guide pants or Granite Pants. Schoeller fabrics).
• 1 pair of quality shell pants, waterproof/breathable with full facet zips, Gore-Tex or equivalent is best.
• 1 pair of gaiters. Confirm they’re going to work over plastic boots (OR Crocodiles or equivalent).
• 1 pair of down booties (optional).
• A pair of trekking shoes for the hike to base camp and use at camp
• 1 pair of sandals or gym shoes for Katmandu and in camp
• All luggage and packs need to be waterproof or plastic luggage.

Pack

• 1 light-weight internal frame pack (approx 65-liter cube-shaped ).
• 1 daypack optional for the approach hike and for potential use on summit day If you propose to use it for your summit pack it should be large enough for your down jacket, misc. clothes, food, and water. The Lowe Alpine lepton or carbonado Speed twenty-eight is great, light-weight (16 oz.) choices.
• 1 large (122 liters approx.) duffel for gear and should be sturdy to be used on pack animals
• Small padlock for a duffel.
• 1 small duffel for bags stored in Katmandu. We will provide a complimentary duffel/kit bag for the items you purchase in Katmandu.

Sleeping Gear

• 1 down sleeping bag rated to -10 F (Gore Dry loft or similar cloth helps defend down and dark colors speed drying time)
• Sleeping Pad. Full length closed cell foam (mandatory) and/or Therma-Rest for additional heat and luxury.

Miscellaneous

• 1 kit with non – steroidal anti-inflammatory pills and other medications suggested by your doctor.
• Lip balm – a minimum of SPF twenty, 2 sticks. A string taped to the stick is useful to hold around your neck
• Sunscreen – a minimum of SPF40
• Headlamp. Petzl Myobelt Three or another suitable type.
• 3 Water bottles – 10 centimeter wide-mouth Nalgene (1 may be a pee bottle).
• Hydration bladder with drinking tube for lower mountain (optional)
• Packets of electrolyte powder for rehydration.
• Plastic mug w/snap-on lid, 16 oz. or larger.
• Bowl and spoon. Plastic, tiny Tupperware works well. Lexan spoons are best.
• Pocket knife – tiny Swiss-army kind.
• Water purification. Iodine tablets or Polar-pure crystals
• Toiletry kit. Take care to incorporate bathroom tissue hold on in the bag.
• 3-4 massive plastic bags for keeping miscellaneous gear dry.
• Nylon stuff sacks For food and equipment storage. Massive Ziplocs are also useful.
• Towel.
• Earplugs.
• Hand wipes.
• 1 tiny chrome steel vacuum bottle (optional).
• Favorite snack foods (not too heavy).
• Paperback books, cards, ipod, etc.
• Binoculars (optional for viewing the route from the lower camps).
• Camera – one light-weight to take shots while on the mountain One SLR camera is optional for the trek..
• Fanny pack or notecase for travel documents, cash & passport.
• Passport and passport photos