Why the North Side?
The North Side offers a rich history, from early British expeditions to the first Chinese summit in 1960.Our chosen route follows the Northeast Ridge, which presents fewer hazards compared to the Southavoiding the dangers and the crowd of Khumbu Icefall, with the primary challenges found in the rocksteps leading to the summit.
Standard Expedition
This 58-day itinerary provides an optimal balance between acclimatization, training, and summit preparation. Our plan includes extended acclimatization at base camp, along with strategic rotations between camps, ensuring climbers adapt well to the altitude. The use of advanced planning, efficient oxygen systems, and pre-set mountain camps further supports summit success and reduces risks. Unlike teams with shorter itineraries, where climbers often face fatigue or need extra acclimatization time, our comprehensive approach maintains climbers’ strength and preparedness for the summit push.
Difficulty
Participants must be experienced in technical climbing and prepared for the challenges of high- altitude camp life. A high level of fitness and the ability to perform over several days at altitude are essential. Previous experience on 8,000m peaks or multiple successful climbs of 6,000-7,000m peaks is required.
At 14 Peaks Expeditions, we pride ourselves on having the most experienced support team in the industry. Our Sherpas, guides, and staff are comprised of multiple-time Everest summiters with extensive knowledge of the North Side. Their unparalleled expertise ensures that climbers can tackle this challenge safely and successfully. With our dedicated crew—who have summited Everest several times and excel in operating in this demanding environment—our North Side ascents provide a safer and more focused approach for achieving summit success.
What’s included in your package
Enjoy seamless private airport transfers between Tribhuvan International Airport and your hotel in Kathmandu. The expedition includes six (6) nights' accommodation in a carefully selected 5-star hotel on a single-room, bed and breakfast basis, together with a welcome dinner hosted by the 14 Peaks Expedition team before departure.
All necessary expedition permits and government documentation are included, including the Chinese Mountaineering Association (CMA) Everest Climbing Permit, Tibet Restricted Area Permit, Tibet Visa arrangements, Government Liaison Officer, garbage management fees, mandatory rubbish collection fees, communication permits, and all required administrative processing for the expedition.
The expedition includes all group transportation throughout the itinerary, including flights from Kathmandu to Lhasa, overland transportation to Chinese Everest Base Camp, and return travel via the Kerung Border to Kathmandu. Transportation of expedition equipment, personal luggage, and supplies between Kathmandu, Base Camp, and Advanced Base Camp is fully organized using jeeps, trucks, and yaks as required.
Throughout the expedition, members enjoy carefully selected hotel and lodge accommodation during the approach journey, followed by fully serviced Chinese Base Camp and Advanced Base Camp facilities. Three freshly prepared meals daily (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), together with tea, coffee, hot drinks, juices, and soft drinks at Base Camp, are provided throughout the expedition. Our experienced expedition cooks prepare nutritious meals designed specifically for high-altitude performance.
Our professionally managed Chinese Base Camp and Advanced Base Camp provide exceptional comfort during the expedition. Each climber receives an individual sleeping tent, while spacious dining, kitchen, communication, shower, toilet, storage, and staff tents create a fully equipped mountain camp. Heating systems, solar power, generator backup, charging facilities, foam mattresses, pillows, tables, chairs, and complete expedition infrastructure ensure maximum comfort throughout your stay.
Every climber is supported by a dedicated 1:1 government-licensed climbing Sherpa from Base Camp to the summit and back. Our expedition is further supported by experienced Base Camp managers, expedition leaders, cooks, kitchen staff, yak handlers, and logistics personnel. All salaries, insurance, accommodation, meals, clothing, and equipment for our Nepalese expedition staff are fully covered.
The expedition includes fully established high camps equipped with expedition tents, cooking facilities, fuel, high-altitude meals, fixed ropes, dynamic ropes, and all essential group climbing equipment. Our experienced rope-fixing teams prepare the climbing route, while your personal climbing Sherpa provides continuous assistance during acclimatization rotations and the summit push.
Each climber receives six (6) summit oxygen cylinders, together with one summit oxygen mask and regulator. Three oxygen cylinders are provided for each climbing Sherpa. Backup oxygen systems are maintained at Base Camp for emergency use. Walkie-talkies provide continuous communication between camps, while satellite phones are available for emergency communication. Daily weather forecasts from Meteotest (Switzerland) assist in selecting the safest summit window, and comprehensive medical kits are available throughout the expedition.
Before entering the climbing phase, our professional guides conduct practical training covering fixed rope techniques, ladder crossing, glacier travel, crampon use, oxygen systems, mask and regulator operation, and high-altitude safety procedures to ensure every climber is fully prepared for Everest.
Each participant receives an official 14 Peaks Expedition duffle bag, trekking and climbing route maps, and a commemorative expedition souvenir. Individual tents are provided at both Base Camp and Advanced Base Camp, while high-altitude tents are shared during summit rotations.
Upon successfully summiting Mount Everest (8,848.86m), every climber will receive an official Everest Summit Certificate issued by the Chinese Mountaineering Association (CMA).
What is not covered in the itinerary
International airfare to and from Kathmandu, Nepal entry visa fees, airport taxes, excess baggage charges, and any additional travel costs outside the scheduled expedition itinerary.
Lunches and dinners while staying in Kathmandu, together with any additional hotel accommodation resulting from early arrival, late departure, itinerary changes, weather delays, or personal requests.
Comprehensive travel insurance covering high-altitude mountaineering, emergency helicopter evacuation, search and rescue, medical treatment, trip cancellation, trip interruption, and repatriation is mandatory. A copy of your insurance policy must be provided before your arrival in Nepal.
Personal mountaineering clothing, climbing boots, sleeping bag, backpack, personal medical supplies, technical climbing equipment, toiletries, laundry, telephone calls, internet charges, battery charging, alcoholic beverages, bottled water, snacks, shopping, and any other personal expenses not specifically listed under "What's Included."
Emergency evacuation expenses, special filming permits, drone and camera permits, satellite internet charges, additional yak services for excess baggage (over 60 kg), and any personal transportation required outside the scheduled expedition itinerary.
The expedition fee does not include the customary summit bonus for your personal climbing Sherpa (minimum USD 1,800), gratuities for porters, yak drivers, guides, Base Camp staff, and high camp staff, which remain the responsibility of each participant.
Any services, activities, taxes, or expenses not specifically mentioned under the "What's Included" section, including costs arising from weather delays, government restrictions, personal itinerary changes, or circumstances beyond the control of 14 Peaks Expedition.
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