The need for exceptional physical fitness cannot be over-emphasised. A regular, strenuous programme must be followed for many months to achieve the level of fitness required. We suggest a programme tailored to mountaineering such as those from the Uphill Athlete.
Baruntse is the crown jewel of this expedition—a striking 7,129m/23,389ft peak rising at the heart of the Himalaya, flanked by glaciers and offering unbeatable views of 8,000ers Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu.
Warm-up to this high-altitude challenge by acclimatisng with a scenic and rewarding ascent of Mera Peak, Nepal’s highest trekking peak. This perfectly designed progression builds strength, confidence, and altitude readiness for a truly unforgettable summit push on Baruntse.
Climbing via the South Ridge, Baruntse provides an achievable yet challenging climbing, with a moderately steep and exposed route taking you to a summit with spectacular views across the Himalaya. Our egress via the renowned Amphu Lapcha Pass completes an adventurous full circuit back to Lukla, taking in some of the best scenery that Nepal has to offer.
- Ideal training for an 8,000er
- Challenge yourself at extreme altitude!
- Climb 2 peaks in 1 expedition
Climbing Ability
Climbing Ability
Intermediate
Elevation
Elevation
7,129m/23,389ft
Duration
Duration
32 days
Location
Location
Nepal
BARUNTSE ITINERARY
DAY 1
Arrive in Kathmandu
DAY 2
Gear checks and sightseeing in Kathmandu
DAY 3
Fly to Lukla 2,860m/9,383ft, trek to Paiyu 2,750m/9,020ft
DAY 4
Trek to Panggom 2,800m/9,815ft
DAY 5
Trek to Najing Dingma 2,820m/9,250ft
DAY 6
Cross the Surke La 3,030m/9,940ft and continue to Cholem Kharka 3,550m/11,645ft
DAY 7
Rest Day/Acclimatisation hike
DAY 8
Trek to Khola Kharka 4,200m/13,800ft
DAY 9
Trek to Khote 3,700m/12,140ft
DAY 10
| Trek to Tangnag 4,250m/13,940ft |
DAY 11
| Rest day/Acclimatisation hike |
DAY 12
Trek to Mera Base Camp/Khare 4,800m/15,750ft
DAY 13
Acclimatisation and fixed ropes training day
DAY 14
Climb to High Camp 5,800m/19,030ft
DAY 15
Summit bid 6,476m/21,246ft, return to Base Camp 4,800m/15,750ft
DAY 16
Move to Baruntse Base Camp 5,400m/17,716ft
DAY 17
| Rest day |
DAY 18-24
| Climbing period on Baruntse 7,129m/23,389ft |
DAY 25
| Move to Amphu Lapcha Base Camp 5,450m/17,880ft |
DAY 26
Cross the Amphu Lapcha Pass 5,845m/19,177ft and descend to Island Peak Base Camp 4,970m/16,300ft or Chhukung 4,730m/15,518ft
DAY 27
Trek to Dingboche 4,410m/14,469ft
DAY 28
| Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440m/11,286ft |
DAY 29
Trek to Lukla 2,860m/9,383ft
DAY 30
Contingency day
DAY 31
Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
DAY 32
Trip ends, depart Kathmandu
Departures and Pricing
Note: Dates are subject to change due to many factors out of our control
| Start/End | Departing from | Quantity | Pricing | Notes | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr - 3 May 2026 | Kathmandu, Nepal | Available | $19,500 USD $ | ||
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PREPARE
Fitness
Technical Experience
Climbers should have experience travelling on a rope team in a glaciated environment, experience with the use of crampons and ice axe on steep snow and ice slopes, and crevasse rescue knowledge. Cold weather camping experience is strongly recommended. You should also have previous experience on glaciated peaks such as Mt Rainier, Mont Blanc, Mt Aspiring and the Ecuador Volcanoes, and at high altitude eg. 6,000m peaks in Nepal, Aconcagua.
Altitude Experience
Climbers should have prior experience climbing at altitude to around 6000m.
Why Adventure Consultants?
Adventure Consultants is renowned for the quality of its service and strategy applied to high altitude expedition climbing. Our reputation is attributed to meticulous planning and experienced logistics coordination. We have a philosophy of investing in every expedition to offer our climbers the best possible chance of success.
We employ strong and specialised Expedition Leaders and Sherpa staff who are recognised as some of the most pre-eminent mountaineers in the industry.
Many operators make statements about their services that are intentionally designed to mislead or avoid addressing important issues. The reality on the mountain is that unless you have a strong and experienced leader with sufficient Sherpa staff in support, the chances of summiting are dramatically reduced. Expeditions that are operated by local staff, with no qualified and experienced western guides, are generally not able to offer you a legitimate level of safety or success. These expeditions have the highest ratio of accident and frostbite injury on trips which may seem cheap at the time when booking but the long term effects make the price difference irrelevant.
The AC approach to making expeditions work for you is reflected in the quality and safety of the expeditions we run along with our consistently high success rate.
Inclusions
The price of your trip includes the following:
- Professional, qualified guides
- Experienced Sherpa team
- Helicopter flights Kathmandu-Lukla and return
- Excellent food and catering
- Expert logistics
- Regular dispatches for families and friends to follow your expedition
- Comprehensive support from our New Zealand office team
Our Team
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