Khumbu Ice Fall Climbing

Khumbu Icefall Climbing- Trip Highlights

• Unforgettable experience of climbing to Everest Base Camp II at 6,400 metres. 
• Collecting experiences of crossing crevasses, climbing ice walls, crossing crevasses on the ladder, and climbing steep ridges on the ladder. 
• Hike the Everest summit route and witness the mighty Southwest face of Everest. 
• The dangerous route to the Everest summit is filled with risk, thrill, and loads of adventures. 
• 100% safe and guaranteed Khumbu Icefall climbing with our Sherpa climbing guides.
• Gives the real taste of the Everest expedition on the South Col route. 
• Ideal location for intermediate climbers to excel in their navigation skills on icy ridges and crevasses.

Khumbu Icefall Climbing - Trip Overview

You may think climbing the Everest summit is a difficult task in the Himalayas. It's obvious to take it as an arduous climb. In reality, the arduous climb on the Everest expedition is crossing Khumbu Icefall en route to the South Col of Everest. The 1.6 mile long Khumbu Icefall over Khumbu glacier is the mandatory route for Lhotse, Everest, and Nuptse summit climb. 

For most, the Khumbu glacier determines the success of the Everest summit. Khumbu icefall, the first hurdle of the deadliest climb of Khumbu Glacier, shifts 2 metres on each sunny day. Hence, Khumbu Icefall, often termed a floating river of ice, is constantly moving at a high pace. 

For high-altitude adventurers, climbing the 2000-foot-shifting Khumbu Icefall is a dream thrill. Another element to this thrill is the crevasses over icefall range from 1 metre to 10 metres. The Sherpa guides join two to three aluminium ladders to make a bridge over these crevasses. By any chance, if you fall into Khumbu Icefall crevasses, you'll surely die. Hence, before the sunrise, to avoid crevasses moving, climbers climb Khumbu Icefall as early as 3 am. 

Climbing Khumbu Icefall is life-threatening, but adventure lovers find it a divine pleasure. The thrill of climbing is climbing the ladders on the wall without resting. You are not allowed to rest while climbing because the icefall shifts continuously. People call it Popcorn Valley because avalanches and icefalls are unpredictable in Khumbu Icefall. Large boulders of falling ice blocks injure climbers and often lead to fatality. Hence, highly technical climbers are the ones to succeed in the climb and enjoy the thrill. 

Khumbu Icefall Climbing - Route Overview

The first section climb of Khumbu Icefall is over 20-60 steep ridges and walls. The flat terrain, known as "Football Field", is thick snow hard surface. This terrain of Khumbu Icefall marks the midway of the 1.6 miles climb. It is an ideal place for eating foods, rehydrating, resting, and regaining some energy level. This West face, located on a flat surface, sees the morning sun only after 9 am.

The Upper Icefall climbs on the almost vertical ladder. Climbers often find this region confusing, believing that they are on the end of Khumbu Icefall, but it's not. The false summit puts psychological disbelief on climbers. The terrain to Camp I, from False Summit, is pretty flat that takes you to Western CWM. Reaching Everest Camp One takes one hour. 

Khumbu Icefall Climbing requirements

Climbing Khumbu icefall is not for everyone. The Government of Nepal has its own set of rules for granting permits for the Khumbu Icefall expedition. 

Here are the requirements you must have to climb Khumbu Icefall:

1. Climbers must have proper navigation training and alpine climbing experience.
2. Climbers must have some 7,000 metres of climbing experience. 

Health safety and Altitude Sickness in Khumbu Icefall climbing Expedition

Safety has to be the primary concern of climbers at Khumbu Icefall. World Expedition Nepal concerns the safety of our climbers,porters, and guides on expeditions. Hence, our climbing guides and Sherpa will look after you 24/7. 

Many climbers face altitude sickness over 3,500 metres. Khumbu Icefall, at almost 6,000 metres, is the absolute location for developing altitude sickness. To cut it, we'll have proper acclimatisation throughout this expedition. Also, we'll have 14 days of Khumbu Icefall climbing duration, where you'll have rotational hikes for acclimatisation. 

The temperature at Khumbu Icefall falls to -20 degrees which might cause frostbite on climbers. Thus, you must choose appropriate gears and wears for this expedition to minimise possible physical damage. Face masks, lightweight layers, windproof gloves, and down jackets are crucial. 

Foods and Accommodations in Khumbu Icefall Climbing

Khumbu Icefall expedition follows the Everest Base Camp trekking route. Hence, we'll follow tea house-based accommodation till Gorakshep. 

The tea houses en route to Everest Base Camp offer luxurious services. You'll even get a hot shower and chilled drinks at Everest route tea houses. The menu items at these places also offer a wide range of meals. The tea houses above Namche till Gorakshep are also good. 

At Everest Base Camp, during the climbing period, we'll accommodate camping. Our logistic team will take care of every necessary thing throughout the climbing period. We make sure that you'll get hygienic meals and comfortable overnight sleeps. Overnight in tents, staring at the stars, and falling asleep on the lap of Everest is a heavenly experience. 

Khumbu Icefall climbing in Autumn 2022 and Spring 2023

We, World Expedition Nepal, employ IFMGA certified climbing guides and sherpa for every expedition we run. Also, we design every expedition with precise logistics and acclimatisation. 

World Expedition Nepal is running Khumbu Icefall climbing for Autumn 2022 and Spring 2023. After a long Covid pandemic, climbers from different countries are making their inquiries about expeditions in Nepal. So, we are receiving inquiries for trekking, peak climbings, and mountain expeditions. We are overwhelmed with the inquiries we are receiving at this time. Also, most climbers who make inquiries with us are reserving their seats for Khumbu Icefall climbing in Autumn 2022 and for Spring 2023. 

We operate every expedition with a fixed number of clients. Thus, we encourage you to reserve your seat before it fills out. We are ready to take you to Khumbu Icefall climbing for Autumn 2022 and Spring 2023. Are you ready?

Why World Expedition Nepal for Khumbu Icefall  Expedition?

World Expedition Nepal focuses on and promotes peak climbing and expeditions in Nepal. We have been providing tour services since 2017 by registered and licensed under Nepal Government. In the Everest expeditions, we'll make sure that you'll have complete joy alongside the adventure of high-altitude climbing. 

Our professional and experienced guides will ensure your utmost comfort and safety on Khumbu Icefall climbing. We'll make this tour an unforgettable experience for you. Also, the health and safety of our clients is our primary motto. Our guides for these expeditions have mountain skills certification. They come with expertise in mountain medicine, first aid, and rescue operations.