Mera Peak in May

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Some gear tips, please. What would I need for Mera Peak in May? Double boots, 12-point crampons, etc? I typically utilize the layer system over down and have found it of greater use for my needs at altitude. Is this feasible on Mera?

Thanks.

[karian]

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[Northsphere]

Hi all,

I am interested to go for a trekking expedition to Mera Peak this may and i have a couple of concern. I come from Singapore and in fact this is already a concern or start, because over here temperatures seldom drop below 25 degree celsius all year long.

here goes:
1) We are intending to depart for Kathmandu only in late May and will reach summit in early June. Is this advisable and how will the conditions be like?

2) I have done a bit of research and it seems that by choosing the route that head south to Pangkongma will have a higher percentage of success rate in summiting rather than attempting to head east from Lukla to Zatraya La Pass?

3) For an average expedition group, how many days does it need to go from Lukla to summit and back to Lukla?

4) In the event that we may not go this May, how about attempting Mera Peak this December? Is it crazy?

5) In the event that we choose not to attempt Mera Peak but rather Island Peak, our alternative choice, how much easier is it gonna be assuming a scale of 10 for Mera Peak. Maybe can spilt into the technical and physical aspect.

6) Lastly, how safe is it to travel to Nepal with all the political unrest that is facing now.


Thanx all in advance. looking forward to trekking in Nepal already. :)

[atreks]

Namaste & Greetings from Nepal!

My Name is B.B. Bhandari. I have across your e-mail address on trekinfo.com. Where I saw your message and interested to go to the Mera peak. Anyway, I have been in this trekking line of business for the past 14 years. Nepal Adventure Point located is in hubbub of Thamel, Kathmandu. The company registered with the Government and different travel associations Namely Trekking Agent Association of Nepal (TAAN), Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), & Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA).

Our agency handles tours in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India. We offer very reasonable attractive package tour. The customer’s comfort and satisfaction is our motto.

We really hope your pleasant holiday with us to be a memorable one. We assure you to have a unique glimpse of a real untouched paradise.

Please find below answer of your question:
1) We are intending to depart for Kathmandu only in late May and will reach summit in early June. Is this advisable and how will the conditions be like?

Ans: Off-course, you may reach the summit during the month of May/June but I suggest you, it would be more nice, if you able mange the time during the month of March/Appril because of the good weather.

2) I have done a bit of research and it seems that by choosing the route that head south to Pangkongma will have a higher percentage of success rate in summiting rather than attempting to head east from Lukla to Zatraya La Pass?
Ans: We assure that will give you support for your researching.

3) For an average expedition group, how many days does it need to go from Lukla to summit and back to Lukla?
Ans: Well, If you take normal way, as we listing the itinerary on our webpage then it takes 17/18 days to go to the summit and back to Luckla, Ex-Kathmandu.

4) In the event that we may not go this May, how about attempting Mera Peak this December? Is it crazy?
Ans: Last autumn season we have group for the Island peak on early December and they are success to make summit but it’s seem not to be nice to make plan to go for the any climbing during the month of December because of the cold weather and heavy snowfall.

5) In the event that we choose not to attempt Mera Peak but rather Island Peak, our alternative choice, how much easier is it gonna be assuming a scale of 10 for Mera Peak. Maybe can spilt into the technical and physical aspect.

Ans: To make the summiting Island peak is more easier than Mera peak so its upto your choice.

6) Lastly, how safe is it to travel to Nepal with all the political unrest that is facing now.
Ans: The current political situation brings big crises for all tourism business but Nepal is still a safe destination for the tourists and they are enjoying their stay in Nepal. There is no evidence that the foreign tourists have been hurt or harmed by rebels. Past 9/11 it is a fact that most countries in the world are affected by terrorism in one any or the other. However, many travelers still consider Kathmandu and the rest of Nepal as a viable, safe, and enjoyable destination.

This much for the time being. Please feel free to contact us, if needed more information regarding the Mera peak itinerary and their cost.

Thanking you and have a nice time.
B.B. BHANDARI

Nepal Adventure Point (P.) Ltd.
G.P.O.Box: 19988 (Satghumti) Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Tel: 00977 - 1 - 4 - 701738, Fax: 00977 - 1- 4 - 700106
E-mail: nap@wlink.com.np, atreks@wlink.com.np
Website: www.nepaladventurepoint.com.np, www.nepaladventurepoint.de

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[Big1Fits]

If you use the 300m per day altitude gain for camps you can check if an itinerary is OK. Remember that Lukla is 2,800m, Base Camp about 4,900m, ABC 5,400m and High Camp 5,800m and Mera about 6,500m so you need at least 10 days from Lukla to High Camp.
Basic Plastics and 12pnt Crampons, walking axe. Make sure you have a good warm sleeping bag AND a good thick ThermaRest. Down jacket for evenings / breakfast, not for walking - too hot. Cheap Down Booties ie Sierra Design. Good selection of gloves, layers and spares. Assuming weather OK, reasons for not making the summit:
1. Not acclimatised - rushed in
2. Sick - usually from KTM and weakened and then got a cold.
3. Cold on summit day because inadequate gloves, or boots too tight so cant wriggle toes. Assume you have usually layers of clothes.
If you are not use to walking in mountains or walking for day after day give your self a couple of extra days.
The more spare days you have the better you will be able to cope.
Dont leave too early on summit day, you only really want to have a few hours in the dark before sunrise since its bl**dy cold.
Magic views.
Have a search with Google for Mera Peak and Diaries etc, there are loads of web sites with peoples photos and diaries and equipment lists.

[Northsphere]

Thank you all for replying to my msg. I believe there are a lot of information in the internet about Mera Peak but i find forums more interactive and definitely more detailed and concise; i have found some really good information here so kudos to those who contributed. :)

Anyway, in summary it seems May/June is still possible to climb Mera or Island Peak and that December will be a big No No. I will definitely be very concerned about the schedules since it seems like the biggest factor of acending the summit is proper acclimatization. Who wants to pay thousands of dollars to go there but end up not reaching the summit rite?

Besides being well-prepared in logistics fend off the coldness, how about physical training. Since i have about 3.5 months to departure, what kind of a training regime will i need to prep myself? Do take note that im a city dweller and i suppose my trainings can only be limited to runs, stair-climbings and rockclimbing gyms. :(