Alpinism

FOR CLIMBING 

• Climbing harness 
• Belay device 
• Collapsible trekking pole
• Light ice axe with leash 
• Strong crampons with anti-balling plates
• Ascender 
• Locking carabiners
• Non locking carabiners
• Prusik loops 
• Slings 
• Helmet 

LOWER BODY

• Walking shorts
• Trekking pants
• Lightweight thermal pants
• Polar fleece trousers
• Superior down pants

FEET 

• Mountaineering boots
• Walking boots with good ankle support
• Down booties
• Pairs of med-heavy wool socks
• Pairs of liner socks
• Vapor barrier socks
• Lightweight socks

UPPER BODY

• Cotton t-shirts
• Polypropylene t-shirts
• Polar fleece pullovers
• Softshell jacket
• Alpine climbing jacket (waterproof, windproof and breathable)
• Lightweight down jacket 

HANDS

• Lightweight gloves
• Climbing gloves

HEAD

• Warm wool hat
• Balaclava
• Ski goggles
• Scarf

SLEEPING (INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE)

• Sleeping bag for basecamp (0°C to -10°C)
• Closed cell foam mats 

RUCKSACK AND BAGS

• Rucksack (50-70 litres)
• Day pack
• Padlocks  
• Water bottles 
• Camera with extra cards and extra batteries
• Passport, extra passport photos, flight tickets
• Separate photocopies of passport 
• Proof of insurance

MEDICAL & OTHERS

• First-aid kit (basic) with aspirin, first-aid tape, and band aids. Your Sherpa guide will have an Alpine first aid kit
• Sunscreen
• Anti-diarrhea medicines
• Anti-headache medicines
• Cough and/or cold medicines
• Anti-altitude sickness pills 
• Water purification tablets
• Earplugs
• Lip sunscreen
• Anti-mosquito spray
• Toothpaste/brush
• Soap and small towel
• Garbage bags

*THIS LIST IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE. 

What’s included

• Pre-departure support.
• Airport Pick up & Drop off (Tribhuvan International Airport).
• 3-Star Hotels on twin sharing basis in Kathmandu and Pokhara. 
• Tea houses and camping during the trek and the climb.
• Experienced and government licensed high altitude climbing guides & trekking guides during the trekking and climbing period (6 members : 1 climbing guide + 1 trekking guide ratio).
• Flight tickets: Kathmandu to Pokhara & Pokhara to Kathmandu.
• All ground transportation.
• All trekking and mountaineering equipment such as tents, cooking utensils, etc. for Base Camp. 
• Common climbing equipment (necessary ropes, ice screws, etc.). 
• Sleeping bag and closed cell foam mats as mentioned in the packing list (which need to be returned after the expedition).
• 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners) during the trekking and climbing period.
• Per person: 20kg baggage allowance during trekking (Porter).
• Daily Weather Report Services. 
• Trekking Permit.
• TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System).
• Expedition Royalty and climbing permit of Nepal Government to climb Mardi Himal Peak.
• All wages, equipment, medical and accidental insurances for all involved staff in trekking and expedition.
• Equipment allowances and wages for Climbing guides.
• First Aid medical kits for the Group and the staff.
• High altitude tent (per 2 members).
• Required fixed and dynamic ropes during climbing period.
• Service charge and Government Taxes.
• Complete pre-departure information.
• Visa extension procedure service (if necessary).
• Farewell Dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with local cultural show in Kathmandu.

What’s NOT included

• International flights.
• EMERGENCY EVACUATION EXPENSES & insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that you subscribe a proper travel insurance policy that covers illness, medical emergencies, trip cancellation, etc.
• Airport taxes/ visa fees.
• Lunches and Dinners during your stay in Kathmandu (except the farewell dinner).
• Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutri-bars during the trekking period.
• Items of personal nature, Laundry Expenses, Tips.
• Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations, etc.
• Extra transportation.
• Excess baggage charges (domestic flights).
• Rescue, Repatriation, Medicines, Medical Tests and Hospitalization expenses.
• Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation.
• Helicopter rescue.
• Personal climbing gear.
• Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies or satellite phone and Internet expenses.
• Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Camera/Video Fees or Trekking Gear.
• Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods.
• Tips and gifts for base camp and high altitude trekking and climbing staff.
• Any extra services or products or offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Anything else not specified in the 'what's included' section above.

Accommodation: 

Health:

Excellent level of fitness.

Very active walker-climber in good health.

Training Preparation:

• Training plan: hiking with backpack 1 to 2 times a week (2 to 3 hours per session).