Island peak is also known as Imja Tse that lies at
6189 meters above sea level. It is located on top of the Chukung glacier
between Ama Dablam and Lhotse Mountain. This mountain was named "Island
Peak" in 1952 AD, by a climbing team of Eric Shipton, due to its striking
location in the middle of the Chhukung valley, like an Island on a sea of ice.
Island peak was first ascended in 1953 by a British team as preparation for
climbing Everest. Island Peak climbing
fulfills the dreams and goals of both amateur and serious climbers alike,
seeking the thrill of adventure and the wish to take on an adventure climbing
trip beyond simply trekking in Everest.
Island Peak climbing trip from Chhukung is truly well-known
climbing peak mainly trekkers who do Everestbase camp trek they joined trip from Chhukung. Climbing Island Peak summit from Chukkung offers both climbers and trekkers an exciting opportunity to enter the
world of the impressive Himalaya. Island peak climbing trip offers wonderful
trekking through the amazing Khumbu region Everest Base Camp trek. All climbers
have the opportunity to summit Kala Pattar 5,545m, a wonderful location to view
and photograph Mt. Everest, before then heading for a visit to Everest Base
Camp. While climbing team members make the summit of island Peak, the trekking
only team members will spend 2-3 days walking in the stunning valleys around
Island Peak.
Everest Base Camp Trek with Island peak climbing
fulfils the dream of every climber who seeks for adventure and thrill along
with the trekking journey to the apex touching mountains. Talking about Island
peak climbing, it is mostly not so technical and can be performed by anyone
with basic snow climbing skill and high altitude endurance capacity. Island
peak is highly glaciated in its west face and its summit offers the best views
of mountains in Everest region like Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Ama Dablam,
Mt. Nuptse and many more. The magnificence of wild and cold mountains that
unfolds right before our eyes is a reward to all the struggles that we went
through climbing up the ropes.
So, add a little more to your journey to Everest
with a climb up to Island peak for the majestic view imaginable. Walking up to
the Base Camp is a good experience but why not to experience the best with Everest
Base Camp Trek and Island peak climbing? Trekkingin Nepal encourages you to opt for the best.