Mt Everest
Nepal
42 Days
South Side
Very Difficult
8,848 m
Approx 7-10hrs
Mount Everest, known by the Nepalese Sherpas as Sagarmatha and by the Tibetans as Chomolungma, is the world’s highest peak at 8848m and is the border between Nepal and Tibet.
Expedition Highlights
Multiple Mt Everest and K2 summiteer Jason Black is Expedition Leader and Guide on Mount Everest. His leadership oversees all aspects of the teams preparation, organisation, and climbing.
Jason Black Mountaineering offers and exception climbing experience and service on Mount Everest in regards to summit success, safety, and overall experience.
Our team works together, have fun, and form lasting bonds of friendship over the course of the expedition. Our camaraderie, One Team One Dream attitude as well as the very high level of support, sets us apart from the other teams.
We achieve this with our small team numbers, world leading guides & sherpas with a razor focus on safety and good decision making, an overall goal of summit success and making the ‘return trip,’ and enjoying the experience of Everest throughout the expedition.
Route Map
Trip Details
2026 Dates
13 Apr – 25 May 2026
Includes
- ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE : Airport – Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop), by private vehicle.
- HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU : 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu (4-star category) – single room on bed and breakfast plan.
- WELCOME DINNER : One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office’s Staff.
- CARGO CLEARANCE : Assistance for cargo clearance in Nepal’s Customs, clearance cost is subject to a charge.
- PERMITS : Expedition Royalty and a permit fee of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Everest, Sagarmatha National Park, and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry permit and fee.
- ICEFALL FEE : Khumbu Icefall climbing charge to (SPCC) Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee.
- LIAISON OFFICER : 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
- RUBISH MANAGEMENT : Stool Shipment Transfer & Rubish Deposit fees.
- INSURANCE : Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.
- DUFFLE BAG : One JasonBlack Mountaineering Duffle Bag.
- MEMBER TRANSPORTATION : – (Domestic Flight) Fly from Kathmandu – Lukla and while returning Lukla – Kathmandu, as per itinerary.
- EXPEDITION TRANSPORTATION : All necessary expedition equipment transportation for all Members and Staff from Kathmandu to Lukla (by air cargo) to Base camp (by Porters / Yak) – While returning: Base camp to Lukla (by porters / Yak) and Lukla to Kathmandu (by air cargo).
- MEMBER LUGGAGE : Up to 70 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek to be carried by porters or Yaks.
- FOOD AND LODGING : 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge during the trek and at the Basecamp. Hygienic and fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fruits, soft drinks, and juice will be served regularly during the entire expedition using helicopter flights. Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staff.
- PORTER : Porters per member up to the basecamp and from the basecamp (both ways).
- BASE CAMP STAFF : Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
- STAFF SALARY AND ALLOWANCE : All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
- BASE CAMP TENT : Each member will have an individual box tent in Base Camp.
- BASE CAMP EQUIPMENT : Single Tent, foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staffs, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
- HEATER : Heater at base camp in each Dining and other necessary camps.
- SOLAR/GENERATOR/LIGHT : 1 Solar panel and Generator for lights at base camp, battery charge, for laptop and other electronic devices.
- MEDICAL CHECKUP : Twice Medical checkup of each climber at the base camp before the summit attempt.
- TRAINING : Oxygen, Mask Regulator, Ice wall, and Ladder training at basecamp by UIAGM Gide.
- HIGH ALTITUDE CLIMBING SHERPA : 1 veteran and government-licensed climbing Sherpa per member (1 Member: 1 Sherpa), during the entire climb from Basecamp to the summit and back, and on each rotation.
- ASSISTANCE : Climbing Sherpa to assist in carrying your gear to the high camps.
- CLIMBING SHERPA SALARY & ALLOWANCE : Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food, and Clothing. BONUS : Carry Bonus of Sherpas and Route Fixing Charges.
- OXYGEN BOTTLE (O2) : Summit Oxygen cylinder: 5 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 3 oxygen bottles for each high-altitude Sherpa. **
- OXYGEN MASK & REGULATOR : 1 Set of Summit Oxygen masks & regulators for each member and high-altitude Sherpa. **
- BACK-UP OXYGEN : Oxygen Cylinder, mask, and regulator (with appropriate charge).
- HIGH CAMP SERVICE (INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS) : High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews at (C1) (C2) (C3) and (C4). Group climbing gears, fixed, and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
- HIGH CAMP KITCHEN AND DINING : We will have one cook, kitchen, and dining tents in Camp I and Camp II.
- 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 route to the summit of Everest (no extra charge will be applied to members).
- SATELLITE PHONE : for an emergency communication carried by Sherpa, also available for members with appropriate charge.
- WALKIE-TALKIE : for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
- PERMITS : Satellite Phone/walkie-talkie permit for all members and staff.
- INTERNET SERVICE : Internet facility (1 Mbps) will be available at the Base Camp (subject to a charge).
- WEATHER FORECAST : report regularly from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition.
- MEDICAL KIT : Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staff.
- CERTIFICATE : Everest climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA (after climbing Mt. Everest successfully).
Excludes
- AIR FARE : International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
- NEPAL ENTRY VISA FEE : Nepalese Visa fee is $125 USD for 90 Days.
- LUNCH & DINNER : Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
- EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU : Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition, domestic flight cancellation (due to any other reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- INSURANCE POLICY : Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for the trip cancellation, interruption, high altitude rescue & air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.) *Mandatory
- PERSONAL EXPENSES : Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will have soft drinks for members at base camp).
- PERSONAL CLIMBING EQUIPMENT : Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical Kit, and all kinds of Personal Trekking / Climbing Gear.
- FILMING : Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
- INTERNET SERVICE : Not included during the trek into base camp.
- SUMMIT BONUS : Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa- Minimum 1500 USD.
- TIPS : Calculate some tips for basecamp and high camp staff – Minimum 400 USD.
- EXTRA : Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary and other items not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.
Price
€ 48.000
Deposit €399 on booking.
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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.
There’s no doubt that an attempt of Mount Everest is a significant endeavor for anyone, but with our expert guidance, achieving this goal may be closer than you think.
We would expect anyone joining our Everest expedition to have summitted multiple 6,000m and 7,000m peaks.
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 preliminary climbs in the years and months leading up to this expedition, to give you the best possible chance of reaching your goal.
Stay tuned for our upcoming training program, specially designed to prepare you for the challenges of Mount Everest.
Passport 6mts Valid
Debit/Credit Cards
Insurance Papers
Photocopy of passportBase 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
Tech Fleece (2pcs)
Tech fleece with hood (1pcs)
Heavyweight Hiking Pants (2pcs)
Lightweight Hiking Pants (2pcs)
Windproof/Rain Layers
Hard Shell Jacket (1pcs)
Hard Shell Pants (1pcs)
Insulation Layers
Heavyweight Insulated Down Jacket with hood: we primarily wear this when climbing below Camp 2
Insulated Pants: worn primarily when climbing below Camp 2
Down Suit: worn when climbing above Camp
Headwear
Warm Hat (2pcs)
Balaclava (1pcs)
Baseball Cap (1pcs)
Bandana or Buff (2pcs)
Eyewear
Cat 4 Glacier Glasses
UV Nose protector
Cat 4 Ski Goggles
Gloves
Lightweight Synthetic Base Layer Gloves: for wearing on a hot day
Soft Shell Gloves: to wear for moderate cold/wind
Shell Glove with Insulated Liner: to wear for severe cold/strong wind
Expedition Mitts: large enough to fit a liner glove inside
Heated Gloves (optional): Battery-powered heated gloves
Footwear
Liner Socks (3 pairs)
Wool or Synthetic Socks (6 pairs)
Heated Socks (optional)
Mountaineering boots 8000m
Hiking Boots/Shoes: comfortable boots or shoes for the trek to base camp
Camp boots: comfortable boots for wearing in camp
Shower shoes/sandals (optional)
Lodge Slippers (optional): comfortable slippers for wearing about trekking lodges
Gaiters (optional)
Booties (optional)
Sleeping Equipment
Sleeping Bag (for high camps): rated to at least -40°C. Goose down
Sleeping Bag (for base camp): rated to at least -30°C Goose down
Self-inflating Sleeping Pad: full length is preferred
Closed-cell Foam Pad: to be used in conjunction with the inflating pad for warmth and comfort when sleeping
Earplugs
Mountaineering Gear
Large 120ltr Duffel Bag
Expedition Backpack: approximately 75 – 105L
Compression Stuff Sacks: for reducing the volume of the sleeping bag, down parka, etc., in your pack
Trekking Backpack: to carry on the trek to base camp. Simple and light.
Trekking Poles with Snow Baskets: adjustable poles
Ice Axe: general mountaineering tool (65cm)
Crampons: general mountaineering crampons
Climbing Helmet: must be able to fit over your warm hat
Ascender: 1 right or left-hand ascender
“Y” Rig or Petzl for ascender and safety carabiner
Accessory Cord: 30 feet (9m) of 6mm accessory cord
Alpine Climbing Harness: mountaineering harness
Carabineers: 3 regular and 3 locking
Carabineer for progression lanyard (locking)
Belay/Rappel device
Headlamps 600-700 lums (2pcs)
Pack Liner (2 pieces)
Travel Items
Small hotel Duffel Bag
Travel Clothes
Cash
Visa Card
ATM card
Additional Food Items
Small hotel Duffel Bag
Travel Clothes
Cash
Visa Card
ATM card
Medical
Personal First-aid kit
Compeed blister packs
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
Duck tape – Repair Kit
Hand & Feet chemical warmers
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- litre (3pcs)
Thermos 1- litre
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.
See more about our payment policy Here
On Booking your expedition our returns policy can be viewed here
This is Mandatory and you will not receive your permit to climb from the National park rangers until you show proof of Insurance for up to 7,000 meters at the park gate apron entry.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have sufficient personal travel insurance for this expedition. Your policy must provide cover for; a) medical injury or sickness b) trekking up to 7,000 meters (c) helicopter evacuation in an emergency situation, and d) repatriation to one’s country of residence. You must declare any pre-existing medical conditions to your insurers and ensure you receive written confirmation that any pre-existing medical conditions are fully insured. We advise you to obtain travel insurance as soon as you book, that will cover you for unforeseeable circumstances such as illness or injury that might result in you not being able to take part in your expedition.
1. Medical injury or sickness
2. Mountaineering above 5,000 metres
3. Helicopter evacuation in an emergency situation
4. Repatriation to country of residence.
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