Mt. Pumari Expedition

Mt. Pumari Expedition
Mt. Pumari ExpeditionPumori is one of the premier 7,165m peaks in the Everest region of Nepal. It is ideal for those looking to go on to attempt 8000m peaks, but is a fantastic climb in its own right. The route follows the south-east buttress before traversing to the East Ridge for the remainder of the ascent. Requiring excellent physical endurance, Pumori is a serious expedition peak designed only for experienced climbers. Pumori climb Base Camp set up at 5,300m. It's limb across glaciers for approximately 4 hours and reach Camp 1 at 5,700m. From Camp 1 climb a 40-60 degree slope to reach Camp 2 set on a narrow ridge at 6,200m. Climb ice of 30-60 degrees passing ice walls and crevasses. This section of the route is prone to avalanches started by the collapse of big seracs hanging on the shoulder above. Camp 3 set up at an altitude of 6,480m. On the ridge from there to the summit Pumori offers sections of wild exposure, with technical difficulty worthy of any Himalayan alpinist, and fabulous views of views of Lhotse and Everest.