Ama Dablam

At 6,812m above sea level, Ama Dablam is a long way off the highest peaks in the Himalayas, and yet climbing it is regarded as a true achievement among the mountaineering fraternity. The technical rock and ice climbing skills needed to reach the summit. 

Ama Dablam

An intimidatingly vertical pinnacle of rock and ice in Nepal’s Eastern Himalayas, Ama Dablam takes its name from its striking appearance. ‘Ama’ means mother, as the mountain’s long ridges are believed to look like a mother’s arms, outstretched to protect her children, while ‘Dablam’ is the name of the pendant traditionally worn by Sherpa women, a reference to the prominent hanging glacier dangling beneath the summit.

Ama Dablam Expedition is not for anyone without climbing experience as it involves a lot of fitness and strength. Every member of the expedition should have ice and rock climbing skills. During the climb up they encounter steep parts of the route full of rocks and compact ice. Most of the route on the south-west side is fitted with rope for safety and it is considered as free of such a danger as an avalanche, nevertheless, it requires technical climbing skills. What is more, mountaineers have to prepare for the expedition in advance taking up some activities preparing them for lack of oxygen. They should train with weights, walk with a heavy bagpack a few miles 5-6 times a week and generally strengthen their muscles.

The Ama Dablam Expedition takes climbers through the scenic and culturally rich Khumbu Valley before reaching Ama Dablam Base Camp, from where the climb to the summit begins.

With sections like the Yellow Tower, Grey Tower, and Dablam Glacier, climbers experience a mix of challenging terrain, high-altitude exposure, and unforgettable views, making Ama Dablam a prized ascent.