Hinku · Nepal · Ski mountaineering
Mera Peak
6,476 m
Altitude
6,476 m
73 % of Everest’s heightCommitment
AccessibleType of climb
Ski mountaineering
Region
Hinku, Nepal
01The route
North glacier, ski descent to the Hinku
The highest trekking peak in Nepal, and one of the few Himalayan summits worth carrying skis to. A big, forgiving glacier, and a descent almost nobody imagines is possible here.
02In the record
Where Mera Peak 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.