For many climbers, the choice of operator is an afterthought compared to the choice of peak. But in Nepal, who you climb with shapes far more than your summit chances – it changes where your money goes, how safe your decisions are, and how much benefit stays in the mountain communities you visit.
Himlung Himal (7,126m) is often described as a “friendlier” 7000m peak in Nepal. But what does that really mean in terms of risk, experience, training and commitment—especially if you’re stepping up from 6000m summits like Mera or Island Peak?
Planning to climb a 6000m peak like Mera, Island or Lobuche East? This honest 12-week training guide explains how fit you really need to be, how to prepare at sea level, and how we design climbs that work with your body—not against it.
Thinking of climbing a 6,000 m or 7,000 m peak in Nepal? This honest guide explains permits, safety, and the real costs behind a peak climb—so you know exactly what you’re paying for and how to plan responsibly.
Alarm at midnight, frozen boot laces, the glow of headlamps on the glacier, and that long final slope above 6,000 m. This is a realistic, hour-by-hour look at summit day on Himalayan peaks like Mera, Island and Lobuche East.
For Himalayan peaks like Mera, Island, Lobuche and Himlung, raw fitness is not enough. This in-depth guide explains how to train, acclimatize and think about risk so your first 6000 m or 7000 m climb is challenging but safe.
Thinking about your first Himalayan summit? This detailed guide compares Mera Peak, Island Peak and Lobuche East so you can choose the right 6000 m climb for your experience, fitness and time frame.