Khumbu · Nepal · Technical alpinism
Ama Dablam
6,812 m
Altitude
6,812 m
77 % of Everest’s heightCommitment
DemandingType of climb
Technical alpinism
Region
Khumbu, Nepal
01The route
South-west ridge — Yellow Tower, Mushroom Ridge, Camp 2
The finest technical ridge in the Himalaya, and the peak I know best. Airy granite, fixed-rope work, and a camp pitched on a platform the size of a table.
02In the record
Where Ama Dablam sits.
8 peaks
03What it asks
What the mountain asks of a team.
The work behind each ascent reaches far beyond the summit. These are the parts of guiding that matter to me.
Preparation
Technical skills, physical preparation and honest conversations about experience lay the groundwork for the climb.
Time and judgement
Acclimatisation, changing weather and the condition of the team shape each day. Turning around is part of the work.
The team
Guides, climbers and local teams rely on one another. Clear communication and careful decisions help everyone come down together.