
PRICE €6999
Embark to conquer the iconic Matterhorn of the Himalaya
Duration
29 Days
Location
Nepal
Activity
Climb
Distinctive Aesthetics
Ama Dablam is renowned for its unparalleled aesthetic appeal, characterised by its unique pyramid shape and the hanging glacier, known as "Dablam."
Expert Leadership
Join the expedition led by Jason Black, one of Ireland's most renowned mountaineers. Benefit from his expertise as he guides you through Ama Dablam.
Support and Training
This expedition offers comprehensive training and support, including aaccommodation, and internal flights.
Nepal
Ama Dablam’s South West Ridge is one of the most aesthetic climbing routes in the Himalaya, popularly known as the “Matterhorn of the Himalaya” is one of the most gorgeous mountains in the world located in the Himalayan range of Eastern Nepal.
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Ama Dablam characterizes itself with its unique pyramid shape. The hanging glacier seen on the southwest face of Ama Dablam bears a resemblance to the sacred ornament box used by Sherpa Women, which is known as Dablam, therefore giving it the name “Ama Dablam” This peak is 6,812 meters in elevation from the sea level. This mountain is not impressive for its height but for its aesthetics it holds. Mt. Ama Dablam is located in the Khumbu region of Nepal, south of Mt. Everest. One should see some splendid views during the ascent to the pinnacle.
Route

Ama Dablam

Ama Dablam
- Kumbu, Nepal
€6,999
Country
Nepal
DURATION
29 days
Grade
Hard
Difficult
MAX ALTITUDE
6812 m
22349 ft
Daily Activity
Approx
7-9 hrs
Season
Autumn
About The Climb
My usual ascension to Ama Dablam is done from the Southwestern ridge. We will set up three camps just below and on the right of the hanging glacier, “Dablam”.
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The hike is modest up to camp 1, but the challenge starts from camp 1 to camp 2 as it gets more technical in the narrow edges of ridges made from granite. This challenge increases even more from camp 2 to camp 3. Some risk of glacier falls cannot be escaped but it is said that adventure without risk is Disneyland. One should train himself the skills of rock and ice climbing and get used to high altitudes before thinking of Ama Dablam. If you have former experience as a climber and wish to join this expedition team to the world’s most extraordinary mountain, then Ama Dablam Expedition is for you.
Jason black will be the expedition leader and with one of the most ground-breaking Irish mountaineers of a generation at your side, you’ll be in the very best company to reach beyond what you thought was possible and become an Ama Dablam summiteer.

Price €6999
Deposit €399 on booking.
Full payment required six weeks before trip departs.
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Date: 04 Nov 2024
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Trip Details
Day 1
Elevation: 1400m
Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m) & Transfer to the Hotel
Day 2
Fly from Kathmandu – to Lukla, and trek to Phakding (2,800m)
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Day 3
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazzar (3,440m)
Day 4
Acclimatisation at Namche Bazaar (Rest Day)
Day 5
Trek from Namche Bazzar to Dibuche (3,760m)
Day 6
Trek from Dibuche to Pangboche (3,990m)
Day 7
Trek from Pangboche to Ama Dablam Basecamp (4,450m)
Day 8
Basecamp Preparation; Rest Day
Day 9 - 19
Rotation: [Basecamp – Rotation (Camp I and Camp II) – Basecamp]
Day 20 - 24
Summit Push: [Basecamp –Summit (6,812m) – Basecamp]
Day 25
Trek from Base Camp to Namche Bazaar
Day 26
Trek from Namche Bazzar to Lukla
Day 27-29
Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu & transfer to the Hotel
Due to common fog issues in lukla its advised to have 2 extra days built into your itinerary.
Tourist Visa
Immigration Office, TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport) under the Department of Immigration has been facilitating tourists flying to Nepal by providing visas on Arrival.
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To obtain a visa upon arrival by air in Nepal you must fill in an application form and provide a passport copy. Visa application forms are available at the arrival hall, though some airlines provide this form on the flight. There are now visa registration machines in the immigration hall for people with electronic passports, which will automatically fill out the visa form for you after inserting your passport. Or, you can get a visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed in your own country before your arrival.
Getting in Nepal
There are many entry points in Nepal but most of you will take a flight to Kathmandu which is the only entry point for travelers who are entering by air. Your expedition will officially begin after flying to Kathmandu where you will be picked up by Jason Black Mountaineering at the airport, so you need to provide your arrival details in advance. And also lets us know if your flight gets delayed right away so we can manage everything accordingly.
Domestic Flights
Domestic flights in Nepal are the main intercommunication to reach the region where you are going for your expedition as most of these regions are disconnected by road transport. Your flights into the Khumbu and any other region that are mentioned in your trip program will be reserved by us on your behalf. Due to the terrain and landscapes of Nepal domestic flights might get caught in weather delays which is why we recommend your return flight back to home be changeable at any time.
Altitude Sickness
Altitude Sickness is an effect of high-altitude atmospheric pressure that results in a quick change in oxygen level and air pressure of a human body. The symptoms will arise while walking at a high altitude without properly acclimatising the body. It can happen to anyone even if they have great physical fitness if you climb faster at a higher altitude. It is better to ascend gradually to prevent altitude sickness.
Money
There is good access to ATMs anywhere in most city areas, however, you will find it hard in rural areas. Different banks have their maximum withdrawal amount limit. Most hotels, restaurants, airlines, and travel agents accept cards as well. It is more important to have enough cash as there will be very limited or no ATMs access in trekking areas and also some reserves cash for emergencies. USD is selectively acceptable in Nepal but still, you need to make sure you have Nepalese currency on hand during the expedition.
Tipping
There is no significant rule about tipping your guide or porter but it has been more common in Nepal. It is on you to decide whether to thank the guide and porter with tips or not. But in most cases, guides and porters expect tips from you though they don’t ask for tips verbally.
Drinking-Water
The water quality in Nepal isn’t the greatest so it is better to use a water filtration or purification tablet. You can also drink boiled water if you like. Make sure to drink a lot of water during the expedition as your body requires more at a higher altitude.
Safety
Nepal is a heaven for adventures and is comparatively a safe destination for those adventures. There is a low rate of serious crime however you should still take sensible safety measures. Keep an eye on pick-pocketers and snatchers in buses and tourist areas. You can avoid walking with a large amount of cash on your own. Always let your guide know if you’re going out during the trip.
Internet and SIM Card
Most cities have extensive access to the internet, also hotels, restaurants, and cafes that offer free WIFI. But outside the cities, in the remote trekking areas, it’s fair to non-existent. During the expedition, the internet is available at the base camp for a certain amount of cost. You can easily purchase a SIM card at an affordable cost. You can use the data package using the SIM card as well.
Vaccinations & Immunisation
Before traveling to Nepal, please consult your travel clinic for updated information on vaccinations and immunisations. The commonly recommended vaccinations are Chickenpox, Diphtheria-Tetanus, Polio, Shingles, Covid-19, Hepatitis A & B, Encephalitis, Malaria, Measles, Rabies, Typhoid, and Yellow Fever.
- ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE: Airport – Hotel transfers
- HOTEL KATHMANDU: 2 nights (3-star) – shared bases bed and breakfast.
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- WELCOME DINNER
- INTERNAL FLIGHTS: Kathmandu – Lukla - Kathmandu
- SHERPA INSURANCE: Medical & Emergency rescue .
- CLIMBING PERMITS: Members mountaineering permits
- MEMBER LUGGAGE: 60 Kg per member carried by porters or yaks.
- EXPEDITION FOOD AND LODGING: Full board along with accommodation at hotel/lodge/camps
- PORTER: Porters per member up to the Base camp and from the Basecamp (both ways).
- BASE CAMP STAFF: Experienced and well-trained base camp cooks & kitchen helpers.
- STAFF SALARY AND ALLOWANCE: All Nepalese staff & porters daily wages, food & clothing.
- BASE CAMP TENT: Each member will have an individual box tent in Base Camp.
- SOLAR/GENERATOR: Base camp Solar panel and Generator for battery charge for electronic devices.
- TRAINING: Oxygen and gear training at basecamp by Jason Black Mountaineering.
- HIGH ALTITUDE CLIMBING SHERPA: 1:1 climbing Sherpa per member during the entire climb.
- CLIMBING SHERPA SALARY & ALLOWANCE: Climbing Sherpa salary, equipment and food.
- OXYGEN BOTTLES (O2): Oxygen bottles will be in stock at base camp in case of an emergency.
- HIGH CAMP SERVICE: High Altitude tents, necessary cooking EPI gas, High altitude food for each member, Sherpa, and other crews at (C1) (C2) and (C3), group climbing gear, and fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
- HIGH ALTITUDE TENT: Members will share tents in high camps (2 members: 1 tent).
- ROPE FIXING TEAM: The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the rope and the route.
- SATELLITE PHONE: Satellite Phone for emergency communication.
- WALKIE-TALKIE : Walkie–Talkie comms from basecamp - mountain - basecamp.
- WEATHER FORECAST : Weather forecast report during the entire expedition.
- MEDICAL KIT : Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staff.
- CERTIFICATE : Ama Dablam climbing certificate
- INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT: from and to your home land.
- SUMMIT BONUS: Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa €500
- TIPS: Basecamp kitchen staff and porters tips €200
- Single hotel room supplements €30 per night
- Extra hotel room €80 per night
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- Nepal - Helicopter transfers
- Kathmandu - Lukla $ 2500.00 (5 passangers)
- Basecamp - Lukla $ 1300.00 (5 passangers)
- Basecamp - Kathmandu $ 3500.00 (5 passangers)
Practical Info
Frequently asked questions
The following frequently asked questions may help answer any queries you have about Jason Black Mountaineering, what this expedition involves, and what is required. If your question isn’t answered here please check our dedicated Expert Advice page, otherwise don’t hesitate to get in touch.
What skillset and fitness level are required?
All Jason BLack Mountaineering expeditions are within extreme high altitude environments, with differing requirements for ability. Due to the nature of these operational landscapes, it is essential you provide concise, honest descriptions of relevant experience and current fitness levels. Upon receipt, we will review your experience and respond accordingly. At this point, if we consider there to be any shortfalls, we can collectively discuss the opportunities and/or provide a training support plan to achieve your goals.
What equipment is provided?
All communal equipment is included ie. high quality ropes, stoves, tents etc. You are responsible for personal gear and clothing, eg. harness, crampons, helmet, ice axes etc. A full essentials list and advice (if required) will be provided at time of booking.
What transport are included?
We will cover all transport costs detailed within an expedition program as forementioned on our provided itinerary. This will exclude international flights to and from the destination countries. It is your responsibility to ensure these align with the start and finish of the expedition.
There’s no doubt that an attempt on Ama Dablam is a significant endeavour for anyone, but with
our expert guidance, achieving this goal may be closer than you think.
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We would expect anyone joining our Ama Dablam expedition to have climbed at a high altitude of 5,000m previously, we require you to be very mountain fit and very strong and have a good understanding of rope work ascending and descending.
We’ll look at your previous experience, and analyse key performance data, that we’ll ask you to share when you sign up. We can then recommend preparation climbs leading up to this expedition, to give you the best possible chance of reaching your goal, if required.
CLIMBING GEAR FOR MT. AMA DABLAM (6812m)
Travel Documents
Passport 6mts Valid
Debit/Credit Cards
Insurance Papers
Photocopy of passport
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Base Layers
Merino Wool Underwear (4 pcs)
Merino long sleeve base layer (2 pcs)
Merino long pants base layer (2 pcs)
Merino Short Sleeve T Shirt (2 pcs)
Mid Layers
Fleece (2pcs)
Heavyweight Hiking Pants (2pcs)
Lightweight Hiking Pants (2pcs)
Windproof/Rain Layers
Hard Shell Jacket (1pcs)
Hard Shell Pants (1pcs)
Insulation Layers
800+gram Goose Down Jacket with hood
Insulated Pants
Summit day Down Suit (optional)
Headwear
Warm Hat (2pcs)
Balaclava (1pcs)
Baseball Cap (1pcs)
Bandana or Buff (2pcs)
Eyewear
Cat 4 Glacier Glasses
UV Nose protector
Ski Goggles
Gloves
Lightweight Liner Gloves
Shell Guide Glove with Insulated Liner
7000m Expedition Mitts
Footwear
Liner Socks (3 pairs)
Wool or Synthetic Socks (3 pairs)
Double Skin Mountaineering Boots 6000-8000m (Kailas / Lasportiva / Millet)
Trekking Approach Shoes
Camp Booties (optional)
Gaiters (optional)
Sleeping Equipment
Sleeping Bag -30°C
Inflatable Sleeping Pad
Closed-cell Foam Pad
Earplugs
Inflatable Pillow
Mountaineering Gear
Large 120ltr Duffel Bag
Expedition Backpack 75L+
Trekking Backpack 30L
Trekking poles (optional)
Ice Axe (2pcs)
Crampons
Climbing Helmet
Ascender/Jumar
“Y” Rig for ascender & carabiner
Accessory Cord: 9m of 6mm.
Proper Climbing Harness
Locking Carabineers (6pcs)
Un-locking Carabineers (2pcs)
Sling / 240 cm (2pcs)
Belay/Rappel Device (2pcs)
Headlight 500-700 Lumens (2pcs)
Travel Items
Small hotel Duffel Bag
Travel Clothes
Cash
Visa Card
ATM card
Medical
Personal First-aid kit
Sutures & steri strips
Ibuprofen
Paracetamol
250mg Diamox 20days
Medicated throat lozenges
Medicated throat spray
Antibiotic Azithromycin 500mg
Laxatives
Imodium
Mosquito repellent
Menstrual products
Electrolytes
Nail cutter
Duct tape - Repair Kit
Hand & Feet chemical warmers
Additional Food Items
Snack food
Salty-sweet bars
Summit gels
Nuts
Beef jerky
Toiletries (Personal)
Toilet Paper
Toothpaste &Toothbrush
Bio Baby wipes (2pcs)
Soap
Shampoo
Shaver
Towel
Small nail-brush
Sunscreen: SPF 50
Lip Screen: SPF 30
Aftersun
Additional Items
Compression Stuff Sacks
Plastic Cup (high camps)
Plastic Bowl (high camps)
Plastic Spoon (high camp)
Water Bottles 1- liter (3pcs)
Thermos 1- liter
Pee Bottle 1- litre
Female Urination Device (FUD)
Knife or Multi-tool (optional)
Optional Electronics
Country-appropriate power adapters
Avalanche Transceiver
Adventure Sports Watch
GPS/ Garmin inReach Mini
Sherpa 100AC Power Bank
Phone camera
Batteries
Charging leads
You may pay your deposit and balance using any lawful means. If sending money by electronic bank transfer then you will be responsible for covering the cost of the fees associated with the transfer, so that the company receives the full amount shown on your invoice, in the denomination shown on your invoice.
In case the client decides to cancel their trip, at any time between booking and the time of the trip, some deduction will be made to the advance amount. This is due to the company’s obligation to pay a certain amount for personnel and resources while booking them.
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The following cancellations charges will apply if you decide to cancel the booking:
- Cancellations made 90 days or before are entitled to full deposit return if it has been paid in advance. 90 days passing will incur in loss of 30 percent of the deposit paid.
- Cancellations made 60 days prior to the departure date will incur a loss of 50 percent of the deposit paid.
- Cancellations made 45 days before the departure date will incur a loss of the full deposit and are subject to a 30 percent fee of total trip cost.
- Cancellations made 30 days or less before the departure date will incur a loss of 100 percent of the total trip cost.
NB: All refund requests must be made in writing and be received in our office within the notice period stated above.
For all cancellations, the company must be notified in writing. Acceptable means of communication include letter and email.
There is a fine line between adventure and blatant risk. Mountaineering is an adventure trip that carries an intrinsic danger and the nature of travel implies things don’t generally go according to the plan, which is the reason why we require every one of our clients to get acceptable and proper insurance.
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Due to unanticipated reasons, for example, injury, family issues, work commitments, etc., clients may need to cancel their trip before the start or during the expedition. Considering these factors, it’s better to be prepared for the possibilities.
As mentioned in the Terms and Conditions of Jason Black mountaineering, the company is exempt from being liable for different expenses that may occur in case of different emergencies or unforeseen situations. Both facts point out the requirement of a client to purchase an elaborate travel insurance plan in their place of origin that protects their interest in case of trip cancellation, helicopter evacuation, medical emergencies, other illnesses, lost luggage, theft, disasters, death, and so on.
You are free to pick your insurer however look for an arrangement that covers trip postponement and cancellation, rescue, and covers medical as well. Guarantee it doesn’t have limitations on the height you will climb, prohibitions on the exercises you are embracing, or the places you will be visiting. Protect yourself with the right insurance so you can go on your expedition with peace of mind and focus more on your climbing.
Please make sure to send us a copy of your insurance policy before you start your expedition so that we can assist you in any case of an emergency.

Why Jason Black Mountaineering?
World Leading Mountaineer
At the helm of Jason Black Mountaineering is Jason Black himself, a renowned global Mountaineer and International Expedition Leader.
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With a remarkable list of achievements, including summiting Mt Everest and the formidable K2, Jason holds multiple world records in high-altitude mountaineering. His feats, such as being the fastest to summit Kilimanjaro twice and completing the Aconcagua traverse in record time, establish him as one of the world's leading high-altitude mountaineers.
As a high altitude specialist, Jason's passion for testing his physical and mental capabilities remains undiminished. His accolades include being awarded Ireland's National Outdoor Athlete of the Year for his historic summit of K2.
Commitment to Safety and Environment
Jason Black’s commitment to safety standards, extensive high altitude mountain knowledge, and adventure travel sets him apart from the rest.
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The small group approach adopted by Jason Black Mountaineering offers significant advantages, including a better guide-to-client ratio, reduced environmental impact, and a stronger team dynamic.

The Future of Adventure
We are proud to Inspire and empower individuals and organisations. Showing globally how our adventures are leaving a positive life changing humanitarian impact. We supporting local communities and contribute positively to the balance of global inequalities.
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Putting purpose before profit, empowering local communities, employing locals, supporting local businesses and leaving a lasting positive humanitarian impact on all our expeditions is at the core of our mountaineering values. Join us on a transformative expedition, where purpose, passion, and the thrill of the great outdoors converge.
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