The true summit of Lobuche East proved an elusive goal but theSwiss first climbed rocky outliners of the peak in 1952. Subsequent attempts fell short of the actual summit, soaring above a profound notch at the far end of its long north-west/south-east ridge, finally climbed in 1984. The east face, accessible from Lobuje, has attracted several strong teams. Jeff Lowe has added a difficult route up an icy collar, while Todd Bibler and Catherine Freer climbed the obvious rocky East Ridge.
Itinerary Outline
Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Kathmand valley sightseeing.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding.
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazar.
Day 05: Rest day in Namche Bazar.
Day 06: Trek to Tyangboche.
Day 07: Trek to Dingboche.
Day 08: Trek to Chhukung.
Day 09: Camp at Lobuche.
Day 10: Climbing Lobuche Peak and return to Base camp.
Day 11: Climbing if incase for bad weather.
Day 12: Trek to Gorakshep.
Day 13: Gorakshep climb up to kala Patthar Base camp.
Day 14: Gorakshep back to Pheriche.
Day 15: Trek to Tyangboche.
Day 16: Trek to Khumjung.
Day 17: Trek to Phakding.
Day 18: Trek to Lukla.
Day 19: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 20: Kathmandu.
Day 21: Departure day.
