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Island Peak Climbing
Island Peak Climbing
Island peak climbing is at the top of the imja khola valley in khumbu region. This is just above the
summer settlement of chhukung, surrounded by the imja, Lhotse and Lhotse shar glaciers. It offers a
worthwhile challenging to the experienced winter mountaineer. island peak competent in using ice axe
and crampons. Being technically straight forward, the most difficult section being a mixed rock and ice
wall. Likewise, this is at the slope of around 45 degrees leading to the narrow summit ridge. The climb will
operate at the end of a trek when everyone is fully able to play with altitude. Island peak is named Island
peak in 1952 ad by a climbing team of Eric shipton. It is because of its striking locations in the middle of
the chhukung valley. Like as island on a sea of ice.
Island peak is first ascended in 1953 by a British team as preparation for climbing Everest. Island peak
climbing trips fulfills the dream of every amateur and serious climber, who is seeking the thrill
adventures. It is for those people who wishes to take adventure trips beyond simply trekking in
Everest.Island peak is the most popular trekking in Nepal. The summit is interesting and attractive with a
highly glaciated west face rising from the Lhotse glaciers.
Island peak climbing is starting with a sightseeing activities in Kathmandu valley. Before briefing about
climbing you will visit Bouddhanath, pashupatinath, swyambhunath. Likewise, Bhaktapur durbar square
and Kathmandu durbar square is also an important place to see. After having a training in island peak
base camp the next morning people start climbing. We will start to descend along the imja khola to
dingbochea and head back to Namcha bazaar after us successes the climbing. likewise, on the way back
to Kathmandu you will feel proud to get the victory on 6000 m mountain.
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