Mount Everest our proud

Mount Everest, rising 8,848m (29,035ft) above sea level reigns as the highest mountain on Earth. Since the first ascent in 1953 by Edmond Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, reaching the summit of Everest has been considered one of the greatest achievements in Mountaineering. Every Spring Alpine Ascents International embraces this challenge taking a group of qualified climbers to climb Mt. Everest via the South Col route in Nepal
Alpine Ascents pioneered guiding on Everest and 20 years later we are still the leader in the industry. We have the highest success rate of any guide service guiding climbers to the summit. (see Why Climb With a Professional Mountain Guide) In fact Alpine Ascents' success is nearly twice the success rate of any other American company. The combination of our high quality Everest guides, Sherpa staff, excellent logistics, base camp facilities and our unique team approach to climbing the mountain have allowed us to continually operate successful expeditions while maintaining and excellent safety record.

We have learned that many logistical factors effect the safety and success of an Everest Expediton. A few unique examples are:

REST DAY AT HIGH CAMP: Alpine Ascents takes a rest day at high camp on the South Col, breathing supplemental oxygen and re-building our strength before summit day. Other companies climb from Camp III to the South Col (an exhausting day) reaching high camp late in the afternoon and a few hours later leave for the summit. We believe our extra day greatly increases summit success as well as reduces the likely hood of extreme exhaustion and greater chance of an accident. A recent study published in the British Medical Journal states that 80% of the deaths on Everest happen on summit day or shortly there after. Marked fatigue, late summit times, and the tendency to fall behind companions are common among non-survivors.
OXYGEN SUPPLY: Alpine Ascents provides more oxygen for climbers than any other company. We also use the lightest oxygen system (7lbs) which reduces fatigue and summit day times.
ONE to ONE SHERPA ASSISTANCE ON SUMMIT DAY: For a group size of 10 we will have 16 Sherpa carrying loads on the mountain. On summit day a Sherpa will be assigned to you who will carry extra oxygen for you the entire day.
PROFESSIONAL MOUNTAIN GUIDES: You will always be climbing with Professional Guides who lead the team everyday on the mountain. Our lead guides are experienced Everest and Himalayan veterans. This combined with our Sherpa support carrying loads and oxygen you will be provided with the leadership and guidance that will give you the best chance of reaching the top.