Imja Tse (Island Peak) Climber's Log
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| matous | normal route  Date Climbed: Nov 8, 2011 | |
| we used no ported no guides. we slept at high camp to escape the crowds, but be warned no water at high camp... | |
| Posted Jan 8, 2013 4:47 am | ||
| punchline | Normal Route Date Climbed: Nov 1, 2012 | |
| Beautiful but long day - left "base camp" at 1:30am to try to avoid the crowds. Unfortunately most everyone was en route around that time. About 50 people on summit this day and we had to sit and wait at the bottom of the headwall for awhile. Interesting in that we have relatives that climbed about 6 years ago and they barely recognized the route in the photos we shared. It appears that the crevasses after the "crampon up point" are getting bigger each year. In fact we heard that the Sagarmatha National Park officials may have to either determine another route or fix ladders across some of the bigger cracks. Will try to post a few photos soon. | |
| Posted Nov 23, 2012 11:55 am | ||
| Kicki | Normal route Date Climbed: Mar 19, 2011 | |
| From high camp to summit! A fantastic experience! | |
| Posted Oct 9, 2011 4:14 pm | ||
| danleach | Normal Route | |
| As part of a 5 week independent trek | |
| Posted May 11, 2011 5:25 am | ||
| johnp79 | Normal Route Date Climbed: Oct 20, 2009 | |
| Left base camp around 3:30am. Headwall was tough but a lot of fun (first time using an ascender). Had the summit all to ourselves and were the last people on it that day. Absolutely beautiful scenery. Island Peak 2009 | |
| Posted Feb 22, 2011 6:55 pm | ||
| mipoddu | Normal Route Date Climbed: Oct 31, 2010 | |
| Climbed the normal route, from high camp. Unfortunately the bad weather did not allow to enjoy spectacular views. Pictures: http://mountainworld.ru/regions/gallery/nepal/ | |
| Posted Feb 8, 2011 11:31 am | ||
| nattfodd | Huge crowds Date Climbed: Oct 29, 2010 | |
| Island Peak is becoming a bit of a circus. There were more than 70 people on the mountain, with over 30 on the summit at the same time. The climbing itself is easy and straightforward, and the headwall shouldn't require a fixed line at all - it is only 40-50 degrees and a fall would stop quickly in a snow basin that didn't seem crevassed. Gorgeous views of the Lhotse-Nuptse wall from the top. | |
| Posted Nov 12, 2010 8:21 am | ||
| icypeak | Close..but not... Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2010 | |
| We started our climb at 2 am after a snow storm the night before, which made navigating the first part on the rocks a little tricky. But that was the least of my problems, sadly, upon reaching 6,000 m (ok, it was actually 5,980 but rounding is ok no?) I had to retreat. I had been fighting a terrible cough (which turned out to be bronchitis)which made breathing difficult. Anyway, the climb was still beautiful (between all the dramatic huffing and puffing) and the scenery unbelievable! | |
| Posted Apr 25, 2010 3:55 pm | ||
| Tom Waggoner | Normal Route Date Climbed: Nov 26, 2008 | |
| Climbed Island after completing the Annapurna Circuit. It was my first time above 20,000ft. One of the best mountain experiences of my life. Thanks Ben for inviting me!! | |
| Posted Mar 17, 2010 2:16 pm | ||
| minjos | 1st on summit ! Date Climbed: Oct 17, 2009 | |
| 06:00AM on top waiting for sun, thanks to Makalu, we had to wait another 30minutes to get sunshine in to our faces :) We did it with my friend Rene together with Lopsang Sherpa and Vidji Sherpa. | ||
| Posted Jan 21, 2010 12:18 pm | ||
| mjohns6475 | island peak | |
| dec 2008 | |
| Posted Dec 16, 2009 12:08 am | ||
| TodoVertical | All expedition members on the summit - Guiding | |
|  SUMMIT !!. More Pictures of the Island Peak ascent | |
| Posted Nov 30, 2009 7:36 pm | ||
| Rafa Bartolome | Great day Date Climbed: Oct 28, 2009 | |
| It was my first 6000m in a hard day from base camp. The views from the summit and the final ridge were impressive. We went a group of 5 people and all of us reached the summit. For two of us was the highest peak in our like...at moment. A day to remember long time. | |
| Posted Nov 11, 2009 6:55 am | ||
| Archm | Normal route | |
| Very long day with all the deep snow, reached the summit at 11 am , watched avalanche after avalanche on lothse and the surrounding peaks as we moved up the summit ridge.. | |
| Posted Jun 21, 2009 3:41 pm | ||
| jasonconnell | Fun Date Climbed: Apr 24, 2009 | |
| Nice climb in perfect weather! Pictures, http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonconnell/sets/72157617891908805/ | |
| Posted Jun 15, 2009 7:30 pm | ||
| AndrewSmyth | Normal Route Date Climbed: Oct 27, 2008 | |
| Left BC (5100m) at 2:30am, topped out at 8:24am after a bit of a bottle neck at the base of the face (my personal little Hillary Step). Great views and just a week after Mera. I'll be back Nepal!!! | |
| Posted Feb 18, 2009 5:40 pm | ||
| benjamingray | Normal Route Date Climbed: Nov 26, 2008 | |
| Amazing amazing climb. We trekked the Annapurna Circuit to acclimate, then back to Kathmandu, then Lukla, etc.. Blue ice on the fixed lines, a spectacular summit ridge, and some strong wind on the descent. The only party on the mountain. Overall a beautiful climb with amazing views. After 30 days in Nepal, I came home over 15lbs lighter! | |
| Posted Dec 13, 2008 3:10 pm | ||
| Narcisse | A very different Imja Tse Date Climbed: May 9, 2008 | |
| A fun, interesting and challenging climb! The mountain was totally different from last fall and we hit both rock and blue ice on the slope. The weather was crap but the snowfall stopped for a minute for our summit pictures. I'll go back... | |
| Posted Jul 22, 2008 9:58 pm | ||
| sebloy | Normal route Date Climbed: Apr 17, 2007 | |
| Started (with my wife) at 2am and summited at 9h30am. First 6000m It was a very nice trek in Khumbu (3 weeks) and ended by a 6000m. Pictures: http://imageevent.com/sebloy/asie/nepal/07khumbu | |
| Posted May 28, 2008 4:44 pm | ||
| Narcisse | Fantastic!! Date Climbed: Nov 4, 2007 | |
| Wow - What a climb! Started from high camp at 3:30 a.m. Reached the summit a little bit later than planned but enjoyed the summit in bright sunshine, a clearblue sky and no wind at all. No other people except from my dear friend/guide Saran was there. It was so beautiful & peacefull. Absolutely fantastic! | |
| Posted Jan 8, 2008 4:54 am | ||
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