Himalayas

As part of our feature on Ama Dablam, the iconic mountain peaking at 6812 metres in Nepal, in this article we look at the history of this summit and of its first ascent by the no less iconic Sir Edmund Hillary, co-conqueror of Everest in 1953.

As part of our feature on Ama Dablam, the iconic mountain of the Khumbu in Nepal that peaks at 6812 metres, in this article we look at the trekking routes leading to the base camp at 4600 metres.

As part of our feature on Ama Dablam, the iconic mountain peaking at 6812 metres in Nepal, in this article we look at the technical skills and physical fitness required for its ascent.

We are expanding our offering of Himalayan ascents above 7000 meters. First, an Indian 7000 meter peak in Ladakh — Kun, right next to its twin brother Nun, is THE summit to attempt in India. Then in the Dolpo region of Nepal, Putha Hiunchuli is one of the least technical summits in the country.

The characteristics of the two normal routes to the summit of Everest; the Tibetan north face and the Nepalese south face, their dangerousness, their footfall, their difficulties, and a conclusion covering the advantages and disadvantages and key statistics of each face.

Mark and Milan attempt to climb one of the world's most beautiful peaks at almost 7,000 meters, the one that many mountaineers and trekkers have passed by on expeditions and treks in the Khumbu region: Ama Dablam.

Michel and Laurent, guided by Dawa and our local team, attempt the ascent of Baruntse at 7129 meters, between Everest and Makalu, an isolated summit with difficult access.

In the summer of 2024, Expeditions Unlimited had the opportunity to accompany Jean-François Descat and Julien Delteil, two experienced mountaineers, on their first expedition to very high altitude: the ascent of Broad Peak at 8047 meters in Pakistan.

Everest, the roof of the world, can be climbed by two faces, the Nepalese south and the Tibetan north. And many routes lead to the summit. During this web conference, Eric Bonnem, founder of Secret Planet, focuses on the normal routes of each face and goes over their characteristics, their dangerousness, their footfall and their difficulties, and concludes with the advantages and disadvantages of each of these two options.