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Everest North Ridge Expedition 2027

Introduction

Are you ready to stand on top of the world?

Imagine climbing Mount Everest, not just as a climber, but as an individual who has achieved something extraordinary. Jagged Globe, the premier expedition company, invites you to join our exclusive North Ridge Expedition to Mount Everest in 2027.

Download the Everest Expedition Prospectus here.

You will embark on a route renowned for its unique challenges and breathtaking vistas. This journey is designed for discerning, experienced adventurers seeking the pinnacle of personal achievement. It offers you a more intimate and less crowded climbing experience than the popular South Col route.

Led by Jagged Globe's team of seasoned experts, including mountaineer Robert Mads Anderson, known for his successful leadership of a new route on Everest's formidable Kangshung Face, you'll benefit from expert guidance, meticulous planning, and unparalleled personal support.

Why Choose the North Ridge?

• A Unique and Challenging Route: the North Ridge in Tibet offers a more remote and less crowded climbing experience. It's an engaging route that rewards skill and determination, providing a distinct sense of accomplishment.
• Unparalleled Experience: Enjoy Everest from a different perspective, traveling via Lhasa and the Potala Palace, visiting the historic Rongbuk Monastery, while passing through Tibet's dramatic landscapes and sweeping vistas, all offering a breathtaking backdrop to your climb.

Why Choose Jagged Globe?

• Decades of Expertise: Jagged Globe has a proven track record of successful Everest expeditions since 1992, ensuring an enjoyable and well-managed climb.
• Personalised Support: We understand that every climber is unique. Our team provides individualised guidance and support to help you prepare and succeed.
• Commitment to Excellence: From logistics to safety protocols, we adhere to the highest standards, allowing you to focus on the climb itself.
• Personally tailored packages for Climbers Over 50: while challenging, the North Ridge route is well-suited for experienced climbers over 50, who are physically fit, undertake the bespoke training programme and possess the necessary technical skills.
• This is an expedition for like minded individuals who want to join together and ascend Everest as climbers, not tourists.

Leadership and Experience

Jagged Globe's team includes Robert Mads Anderson, whose accomplishments include leading a new route on Everest's challenging Kangshung Face without supplemental oxygen. His extensive experience also includes successful ascents guiding 8,000-meter peaks Cho Oyu and Shishapangma in Tibet. This experience translates to exceptional leadership and a deep understanding of Everest north side's unique challenges.

Expedition Highlights

• Comprehensive Training Programme: we'll equip you with the skills and fitness needed for Everest through the included Uphill Athlete coach-supported training group.
• Meticulous Acclimatisation Strategy: our carefully designed acclimatisation plan maximizes your body's adaptation to high altitude, optimising your chances of success.
• Dedicated Sherpa Support: benefit from the strength and experience of our exceptional Sherpa team, assisting you throughout the climb.
• Focus on Summit Success: We'll be there with you every step of the way, providing expert guidance and unwavering support as you pursue your goal.

Experience Required

To join us on Everest you should have completed Alpine climbs equivalent to AD and have prior altitude experience of at least 6,000m. Climbers who have achieved ascents of mountains such as Illimani, Chimborazo, Denali, Peak Lenin, Himlung Himal or similar, could well consider Everest via the North Ridge.

All team members need to be in excellent physical condition if they are to have a realistic chance of staying strong right up to the summit. Climbing Everest is a tough test of endurance; both physical and psychological, so you need to make sure that you are prepared for the effort required to sustain the duration of the expedition.

To join this expedition team members must have:

• Previous high altitude experience above 6,000m.
• Completed routes of Alpine AD and/or Scottish Grade III standard.
• The ability to jumar and abseil/rappel fixed ropes unsupervised.
• The ability to move between camps unsupervised.
• Crevasse awareness and experience of crevasse rescue techniques.
• The ability to carry loads up to 12Kg at high altitude.
• The ability to climb on consecutive days at high altitude.
• The ability to look after one's self whilst in high camps on the mountain.

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Dates & Prices

Date	With Flight	or Meeting in	Availability
Thu 15 Apr – Sat 29 May 2027	UK	Chengdu	Available Book now »
Expedition Leader Robert Anderson	£71,200	£70,000

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Group size: 6 – 12 people.

Single room supplement: £300

For comparison, this expedition starts from £1,591 (GBP) per day (price Without Flights).

With Flight pricing

Our 'With Flight' price includes an Economy class return airfare from the UK. The cost is based on a group fare that we have already reserved, or individual seats that we have budgeted for. Note that in some circumstances, the earlier you book, the less expensive the airfare and the 'With Flight' price.

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) 'Know Before You Go' campaign. We recommend that you read the FCDO Travel Advice for China on the FCDO Website.

What the price includes

• Economy class return airfares from the UK (unless Land Only).
• UK airline taxes.
• 3 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation in Chengdu on a single-room basis.
• 4 nights' full board accommodation in Lhasa on a twin-sharing basis.
• 4 nights' full board accommodation in local hotels, on a twin-sharing basis.
• 32 nights' full board accommodation in tents (one tent per person in base camp, on a shared basis above base camp).
• Oxygen. 9 x 4-litre cylinders, plus use of Summit Oxygen mask.
• All costs for porterage to Everest Advance Base Camp.
• All costs for leaders, guides and Sherpas.
• Jagged Globe kitbag or fleece.
• Emergency equipment (oxygen for therapeutic use, Portable Hyperbaric Chamber (PAC), Satellite Communicator (either phone or InReach)) - see exedition PDF for more details.

What the price does not include

• Visa fees.
• Overseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticket.
• Any costs associated with you leaving the expedition early.
• Any costs associated with arriving back in Lhasa or Chengdu early, for example, having climbed the mountain ahead of schedule.
• Bar bills and laundry.
• Travel insurance.
• Lunch and evening meals in Chengdu.
• Optional trips and sightseeing tours.
• Tips.
• Sherpa summit bonus. Set at USD 2000

Insurance

You will need a travel insurance policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Jagged Globe. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy. For a list of insurers who specialise in mountaineering, trekking and skiing, please see our Travel Insurance page »

Itinerary

Here is an outline itinerary for this trip. A more detailed day-to-day itinerary is available as a downloadable PDF »

Outline Itinerary

Day 1:	Fly to Chengdu
Day 2:	Arrive Chengdu Those joining on a 'Land Only' basis should arrive in Chengdu today.
Day 3:	Chengdu - Tibet Travel Permit Overnight hotel.
Day 4:	Fly to Lhasa Acclimatise in Lhasa exploring the Potala Palace and surrounding monasteries.
Day 5 - 6:	At leisure in Lhasa Continue acclimatisation in Lhasa, visiting the Tibet Museum.
Day 7:	Drive to Shigatse (3,900m) Drive to Shigatse (3,900m), via the Tsang Po River.
Day 8:	Drive to Xegar (4,000m)
Day 9:	Acclimatisation Day Hike, explore local markets, and visit the Xegar Monastery.
Day 10:	Drive to Everest Base Camp (5,200m) Drive via the spectacular Pang La Pass.
Day 11 - 14:	Acclimatisation at EBC Acclimatize and explore.
Day 15:	Trek to Interim Camp 1 (5,680m) Trek via the Rongbuk Glacier.
Day 16:	Trek to Interim Camp 2 (6,088m) Trek via the "Magic Highway".
Day 17:	Trek to Advanced Base Camp (6,440m)
Day 18 - 24:	Acclimatisation rotations on the mountain
Day 25 - 34:	Summit window opens, climb up to Camps 1, 2 and 3 en route to the summit
Day 35 - 41:	Contingency/weather days for summit attempt
Day 42 - 43:	Return to Lhasa via Shigatse
Day 44:	Fly to Chengdu
Day 45:	Fly home

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Schedule Your Personal Consultation Today. Contact us to discuss your aspirations and learn more about this extraordinary opportunity. Don't just dream of Everest - climb it with Jagged Globe.

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Reports & Reviews

First Expedition: 1994

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Team Member Reviews

• “I had the pleasure of climbing with Pem on Everest in 2022. Not only is he incredibly experienced (IFMGA guide, 16 summits of both Everest and Ama Dablam, 29 summits of 8000ers including the first ascent of K2 in Winter), he took incredible care of both myself and the wider team throughout our expedition. Despite his legendary status as a high altitude mountaineer, he remains one of the humblest and most gracious guys you could ever meet. If you want a safe pair of hands to lead you in Nepal, there is no one better than Pemchirri Sherpa. I would not hesitate to climb with him again.” DB, Everest 2022
• “I'm very happy that I could be part of your team, everything was beyond my expectations. Hopefully I can join you on another trip.” MV, Everest 2022
• “The Jagged Globe method 'works'. With multiple rotations of the mountain before our summit attempt, the team was ready to tackle camp 3 without oxygen and then climb higher to camp 4 in some comfort. We had to remain there for an extra day to wait for better conditions, but again we were able to cope with this and still have 100% success the next night, with the whole team topping out after dawn and before the crowds arrived.” RT, Everest 2019
• “

  I'm so happy I chose Jagged Globe for my attempt on Everest. I really wouldn't have got up the mountain without our fantastic guide David's experience and patience and the help of the wonderful Sherpa team. They really are the best on the mountain. It isn't easy but it is an incredible experience.

  ” MB, Everest 2019

Leader Reports

• Interview with Sir Ranulph Fiennes
  “This interview was first published in October 2004, prior to Sir Ranulph's first attempt on Everest, in spring 2005. On this occasion Fiennes took the decision to turn round on summit day, after he felt chest pains less than an...”
  report added 11/Oct/13
• Interview with David Hamilton
  “This article was first published on 8 September, 2004 Adventure travel writer Simon Harris-Ward interviewed high-altitude mountain guide David Hamilton about life at 8,000m and his forthcoming Jagged Globe expedition to...”
  report added 11/Oct/13
• Everest through a team member's eye
  “This article was first published 30 September, 2004. It is an interview with team member, Fred Ziel, about what it is like to attempt Everest. With nine previous Himalayan trips under his belt before he even considered...”
  report added 11/Oct/13
• Sir Ran puts his heart into Everest
  “This article appeared in The Times Online, August 26, 2004. It was published at the time of Sir Ranulph's first attempt on Everest, via the North Ridge. Sir Ran puts his heart into Everest GILES WHITTELL Despite heart...”
  report added 11/Oct/13
• Everest Season 2005
  “Good things come to those who wait... As the first flakes of monsoon snow begin to fall on Mount Everest, both our South Col and North Ridge teams are back in Kathmandu, where they will celebrate their climbs with a party...”
  report added 14/Jun/05