Saribung Peak Expedition (6,387 meters)

Trip Cost: From USD 4500 to USD 5000 for each person, minimum group size is 2 people.

Altitude Sickness

Saribung Peak Expedition (6,387m) offers challenging trails to the summit so there is a potential threat of altitude sickness. Although we provide a well-crafted itinerary with enough acclimatization days and pre-climb training to prevent high-altitude sickness, we recommend that you keep your body hydrated and avoid alcoholic beverages and smoking. Our guides always carry a first-aid kit and pulse oximeter (to measure the oxygen level in your blood). The mountain leaders assigned are experienced, astute and perceptive who can quickly assess the situation. In case of health hazards and unforeseen circumstances, the team will handle it.

Packing Checklist For Saribung Expedition

Alpine Eco Trek offers mountaineering equipment such as tents, room accessories, climbing rope, ice screws, snow bar, ice hammer, etc. In case of personal preference, you can bring it from home. Please do note that most of the climbing gear is available on hire in Kathmandu. We have prepared a list of the right equipment and appropriate gear for the Saribung Expedition. Please check the packing list for Saribung Expedition given below:

Personal Climbing Gears
–Ice axe
–Crampons
–Harness
–Tape slings (2)
–Screwgate karabiners (2 locks, 2 unlock)
–Descender/eight-figure
–Plastic mountaineering boots
–Ascender/Jhumar
–Helmet

Group Climbing Gears
–Snow bar
–Rope
–Ice hammer
–Ice screw

Personal Climbing and Trekking Gear Checklist

–Rucksack and Travel Bags
–A small daypack/backpack(30-40L) for carrying your valuables should have good shoulder padding.
–Large duffel bag (80-100L)
–Small padlocks for duffel-kit bags
–Waterproof covers

Head
–Bandana or headscarf, very useful for dusty conditions
–Balaclava that covers your ears
–Beanie
–Wide-brimmed sunhat
–Neck gaiter or warmer
–Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
–Snow goggles and Sunglasses with UV protection (carry an extra pair in case you lose or break it)
–Prescription sunglasses (if required)

Upper Body
–Long sleeve shirt (moisture absorbing and breathable)
–T-shirt (moisture absorbing and breathable)
–The thermal base layer of merino wool
–Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover
–Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
–Down Vest
–Expedition weight insulated down jacket with hood
–Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable

Hands
–A pair of lightweight poly-liner gloves or lightweight wool or fleece gloves
–Summit Mittens (warm insulated gloves with safety straps)

Lower Body
–Non-cotton underwear briefs
–Hiking shorts
–Lightweight thermal leggings of merino wool
–Trekking trousers (waterproof, breathable fabric)
–Hardshell trousers
–Synthetic insulated pants

Feet
–Double insulated climbing boots
–Good quality hiking boots (sturdy soles, water-resistant, ankle support, “broken-in”)
–Gaiters
–Crampons
–Lightweight inner socks, heavy poly or wool socks and cotton socks
–Running shoes and rubber sandals/flip-flops

Sleeping
–Sleeping Bag ( a 5 season sleeping bag, suitable for temperatures for as low as -40°C)
–Therm-a-Rest sleeping pad (NeoAir XTherm) which offers insulation and warmth in sub-freezing temperatures
–Foam pad
–Fleece sleeping bag liner
–Pillowcase

Medical
–Small, personal first-aid kit (simple and light)
–Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
–Skin-blister repair kit
–Anti-diarrhoea pills
–Paracetamol
–Cough and/or cold medicine
–Anti-altitude sickness pills – Diamox or Acetylzolamide
–Stomach antibiotic – Ciprofloxacin, etc. Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
–Throat lozenges
–Water purification tablets or the water filter
–Earplugs
–Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies
–Sunscreen

Practical Items
–Small roll of repair tape, sewing-repair kit
–Compass or GPS(optional)
–Alarm clock/watch
–Camera with extra SD cards and batteries
–Large Ziploc bags
–2 water bottles (1 liter each)
–Lightweight steel thermal bottle
–Small folding or Swiss knife
–Binoculars (optional)
–4 large, waterproof, disposable rubbish sacks
–Socket adapter Type C (with circular pins)
–Trekking poles(foldable)

Toiletries
–Medium-sized quick-drying towel
–Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
–Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
–Small sachets of shampoo
–Deodorants
–Nail clippers
–Face and body moisturizer
–Female hygiene products
–Personal Hygiene
–Wet wipes (baby wipes)
–Tissue /toilet roll
–Anti-bacterial handwash
–Hand sanitiser
–Pee Bottle (1 litre, leak-proof, wide mouth)
–Pee funnel (for female)

Extras/Luxuries
–Reading book
–Trail map/guide book
–Journal and pen
–iPod
–Playing cards (to help you pass the time at teahouses and/or camps)
–A modest swimsuit
–Binoculars (optional)

Travel Insurance

For Saribung Expedition, you need a travel insurance policy covering all activities and altitudes included in the itinerary. There are chances of Acute Mountain Sickness at higher altitudes, and therefore travel insurance is highly recommended. However, before buying insurance, make sure it offers suitable coverage for the cost of helicopter evacuation and hospitalization in case of an accident or medical emergency. Also, check for vaccination requirements as some travel insurance policies makes it mandatory to immunize yourself before you leave your country.