Snowy summit night

Advanced Mountaineering Course

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Course Overview

"It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves"

Our most demanding programme — for experienced climbers ready to lead expeditions into the high Himalaya.

Duration

42 days of intensive advanced training and expedition practice.

Pre-requisites

Basic course or equivalent, 2+ expeditions above 6000m, current fitness certificate.

Course Fee

₹35,000 covering training, expedition, equipment and permits.

Training Modules

Built for expedition leaders

Under the guidance of senior instructors, trainees master the technical and human skills that define a mountaineering leader.

  • Advanced rock, alpine ice & mixed climbing
  • Expedition planning, logistics & leadership
  • High-altitude physiology & acclimatisation
  • Glacier travel & crevasse rescue systems
  • Mountain leadership & team management
  • Emergency evacuation & wilderness medicine
High altitude summit
Expedition Peaks

Put training to the test

During the course, participants get the chance to climb a genuine training summit with instructors.

Island Peak

A classic 6,189m snow-and-ice summit in the Khumbu — a superb first high-altitude objective.

§ 6,189 m

Mera Peak

The highest trekking peak at 6,476m, offering sweeping views of five 8000m giants.

§ 6,476 m

Himalayan 6000ers

Selected 6000m+ peaks across Nepal and India chosen for approachability and challenge.

§ 6,000 m+
Himalayan mountain range