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^{Join our dynamic climbing teams on Mt. Everest, Mt. Pumori and Mt. Ama Dablam. Operating in the Himalayas since 1991 we are a owner operated expedition company. Unlike many long time operators today who hire guides and sherpas to run their expeditions by radio from base camp or even from their hometown abroad, Tim climb along side you on the mountain. As a mountain rescue professional and mountaineering instructor, you and your family can rest assured that you in good hands. Tim has been guiding extreme mountain adventures since 1983. During this time to now he has not had one rescue or incident in the mountains.}

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MT. EVEREST SOUTH RIDGE EXPEDITION 2009- -Nepal - Altitude: 8848m  Summit Climb $35,000US   Camp 1 & 2 $10,000US  Camp 3 $11,500US   * Small teams, first class infrastructure.

GETTING THERE The expedition starts in Kathmandu with a welcome briefing and Ministry of Tourism detail to register the team for climbing.  Upon completion and getting over jet lag from our international flights we will take a 40-minute flight to Lukla in the Khumbu valley, gateway to the beginning of all Everest South Expeditions. Upon arrival our porters will gather up our gear to carry to Namche where it will be transferred over to Yaks at Namche and taken on up to base camp. Our expedition gear will have gone ahead of us by helicopter along with the Sherpas who will have camp all set up for us when we arrive in about 8 days time. We will be staying in local sherpa teahouses and eating in their homes before our arrival in base camp.

 THE CLIMB 

The route begins at base camp with a short walk along the moraine that leads to the icefall.  The icefall is a glacier that is heavy with large seracs and crevasses. The icefall is fixed and maintained with rope and ladders all the way to Camp I. From Camp I to Camp II the terrain is gradual with a few crevasses. From here the air is much thinner as we make our way up the Lhotse face with mixed snow and ice to Camp III.  From Camp III to the South Col the climbing is on easy to moderate mixed snow and rock leading to the South Col- Camp IV.  Summit day starts around 11:00pm the same day up fixed ropes on mixed snow and rock to the south summit, then a short traverse to the Hillary step then all up here to the summit arriving around 9:00am. The decent from the summit to the South Col takes 3-5 hours.

LOGISTICS- Mt. Everest South Ridge Expedition 2009, 2010     - EVEREST TRAINING CLIMBS   [Photo Gallery Everest]

MT. EVEREST NORTH EXPEDITION 2009- Tibet - Altitude: 8848m  Summit Climb $30,000US   North Col $7,200US  * Small teams, first class infrastructure.  Expedition switched over to the South Side due to uncertainty of Chinese re-opening mountain as before.  South Side Expedition Spring 2009

GETTING THERE OPTION 1- Expedition starts with a private coach from Kathmandu to the Friendship Bridge that borders Nepal and Tibet. We will walk by foot to the border town of Zangmu in Tibet. At Zangmu we will clear Chinese customs before loading in our private jeeps for a thrilling ride through one the world's greatest canyons before rising up to the Tibetan plateau. Our expedition gear will have gone ahead of us by military truck with the Sherpas who will have camp all set up for us when we arrive in about 8 days time.

OPTION 2 - Expedition starts with a spectacular scenic flight over the Himalayas to Lhasa transfer to the Himalaya Hotel. We will spend two to three days here for acclimatization. Enjoy sightseeing and guided tours to the Jokhang and Sera Monastery, day two, the Potala and Deprung Monasteries. After proper acclimatization has been assessed we will commence our journey overland Tibet by private jeep. Places we will visit along the way include Gyantse, Shigaste and Shegar before arriving at base camp.

THE CLIMB- involves a 22km, yak supported walk from base camp at 5200m to advanced base camp at 6400m over two days. We spend a couple of days at advanced base camp before making the five to six hour climb via fixed ropes up the north col.

The route is basically a straightforward trail over moraine to reach the East Rongbuk Glacier, which leads to the fixed ropes. The decent takes about 3- hours.

The North Col is a fairly large area where all expeditions make Camp 1. A mind numbing view of the entire North Face of Everest and the West Rongbuk Glacier, Lo La, Pumori, Ama Dablam and Cho Oyu.

LOGISTICS- EVEREST TRAINING CLIMBS   [Photo Gallery Everest]

MT. EVEREST NORTH COL CLIMB   Tibet.  Altitude:  7033m

GETTING THERE This is an excellent opportunity for experienced climbers to gain some altitude experience climbing Everest without the large financial and time investment in a summit climb. An opportunity to climb to just over 7000M. You will join up with the expedition team members and then fly over the Himalayas to Lhasa in Tibet to commence proper acclimatization before making our way to Everest Base Camp.

THE CLIMB

This expedition starts with the flight from Kathmandu ito Lhasa with China Air.  After set-up and proper acclimatization is attained climbers will commence with the 22 km walk from Base Camp at 5200m to Advanced base camp at 6400M over two days. 

Several days are spent at ABC in order to acclimatize before making the five to six hour climb using fixed ropes up to the top of the North Col. The route is basically a straight forward trail up moraine to the East Rongbuk Glacier, which lead to the fixed ropes. The descent takes about three hours.

The North Col is a fairly large area where all expeditions make Camp I and from here there are incredible views of the entire North Face of Everest, the West Rongbuk Glacier, Lho La, Pumori and Cho Oyo.

LOGISTICS- Mt. Everest North Col climb to 7033m- 2007'      EVEREST TRAINING CLIMBS   [Photo Gallery Everest]

MT. PUMORI EXPEDITION- 2009- Nepal  Altitude: -7145m   $6,200US  - October 2, 2009.

GETTING THERE The expedition starts in Kathmandu with a welcome briefing and Ministry of Tourism detail to register the team for climbing.  Upon completion and getting over jet lag from our international flights we will take a 40-minute flight to Lukla in the Khumbu valley, gateway to the beginning of all Everest South Expeditions. Upon arrival our porters will gather up our gear to carry to Namche where it will be transferred over to Yaks at Namche and taken on up to base camp. Our expedition gear will have gone ahead of us by helicopter along with the Sherpas who will have camp all set up for us when we arrive in about 8 days time. We will be staying in local sherpa teahouses and eating in their homes before our arrival in base camp.  

THE CLIMB

South Ridge- a scramble to (ABC) Advanced Base Camp, gradual to steep snow to Camp 1, to camp 2 mixed snow & ice (grade 3 ice) & rock 5.4 easy to moderate, summit day is steep snow 55 degrees.  

                                                         LOGISTICS- Mt. Pumori Expedition 2009'

MT. AMA DABLAM EXPEDITION  Nepal -   Altitude: 6864m  -

GETTING THERE The expedition starts in Kathmandu with a welcome briefing and Ministry of Tourism detail to register the team for climbing.  Upon completion and getting over jet lag from our international flights we will take a 40-minute flight to Lukla in the Khumbu valley, gateway to the beginning of all Everest South Expeditions. Upon arrival our porters will gather up our gear to carry to Namche where it will be transferred over to Yaks at Namche and taken on up to base camp. Our expedition gear will have gone ahead of us by helicopter along with the Sherpas who will have camp all set up for us when we arrive in about 8 days time. We will be staying in local sherpa teahouses and eating in their homes before our arrival in base camp.  

THE CLIMB Our climb is the classic southwest ridge, an alpine climber's dream route with its ice faces and steep, clean rock in a spectacular Himalayan setting. From Ama Dablam's summit, four of the world's highest peaks are visible in a spectacular panorama: Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Everest and Makalu. The striking Ama Dablam is the most recognized mountain in the region and is certainly one of the most coveted summits for Himalayan climbers. The ascent up Ama Dablam epitomizes climbing artistry at its highest level.  

LOGISTICS-  EVEREST TRAINING CLIMBS   [Photo Gallery Ama Dablam]

ISLAND PEAK EXPEDITION 2009- Nepal - Altitude: 6189m - Price and Date

Our Everest Base Camp Trek and Island Peak climb will take place during our Peak Freak Mt. Everest Expedition. It will be made even more special with a two-night stay at Base Camp and participation in the Expedition's Puja ceremony with the summit climbers and Sherpas. If you want to push higher, bring the crampons and ice ax and add a spectacular Island Peak climb to over 20,000' to your itinerary!

GETTING THERE The expedition starts in Kathmandu with a welcome briefing and Ministry of Tourism detail to register the team for climbing.  Upon completion and getting over jet lag from our international flights we will take a 40-minute flight to Lukla in the Khumbu valley, gateway to the beginning of all Everest South Expeditions. Upon arrival our porters will gather up our gear to carry to Namche where it will be transferred over to Yaks at Namche and taken on up to base camp. Our expedition gear will have gone ahead of us by helicopter along with the Sherpas who will have camp all set up for us when we arrive in about 8 days time. We will be staying in local sherpa teahouses and eating in their homes before our arrival in base camp.  

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                                             LOGISTICS- Island peak climb October 2008 and October 2009. Itinerary, price and more.

KILIMANJARO 2008/2009- Africa- New years summit - Altitude 5895m - Machame Route (quiet camping style). 

Join Peak Freak's Tim and Becky Rippel this winter on the  summit of Africa and one of the most beautiful places on earth; close to the Kenyan border, the mountain is completely in Tanzania. Kilimanjaro is a non technical mountain that can be climbed by anyone in  fair condition and has patience for proper acclimatization.. 

After the climb join us in an African wildlife safari to Serengi and Ngorongoro Crater. 

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LOGISTICS- Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari   Price and Date

ACONCANGUA 2009- Argentina - 6926m February 6-23, 2009- Altitude 6926m- Polish Glacier Route - Now booking for 2009

Aconcagua is located in Northern Argentina, in the Province of Mendoza, where the summit is just 12 kilometers from the Chilean border.

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LOGISTICS- Aconcagua expedition itinerary, price and full program details

MT. ELBRUS- Russia    Climb and Ski (optional)

New for July 2009'   Details....

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