Located in Nepal's Khumbu region, this pyramid whose top culminates at 7161 meters (23,494 feet), dominates the horizon behind Kala Pataar 5,800 m (19,028 feet). Anyone who has journeyed towards Everest, as a climber or a trekker, will remember the distinctive form of Pumori.

Named by George Leigh Mallory, "Pumori" apparently means "the unmarried girl" in the Sherpa language. Used as a training summit for the teams involved in the ascent of Everest, this mountain is now proposed as a summit to be climbed with a guide. There can be up to 20 expeditions per season. Classical snow and ice ascent.

GETTING THERE

• Once you get to Katmandu you will have basically two options:
  
• Fly on Yeti Air Lines Twin Otter flights to Lukla. A small air strip about ten days from Everest Base Camp ( eight from Gokyo Peak allowing for acclimatization) 1 hour flight approx.
• Take a local bus, Mini Bus hired by you or your Sherpa provider to Jiri. This is a small village at the end of the road. From here it is about a 14-16 day trek to the Gokyo region.
• If you can join us on this adventure:
  
• You will have a chance to walk through one of the most lush and beautiful lowland areas in Nepal. This is an area that a lot of trekkers miss when flying to Lukla. You will also cross over two high passes with excellent views in all directions.
• You will be better acclimatized once you arrive in the high peaks area, by taking 2 weeks to arrive in the Khumbu area and having already crossed over two high passes, You will enjoy this more as you will be huffing and puffing less.
• You will be following the route taken by most of the early expeditions. There is a lot of history along that path, why not soak it up! You will also have the bragging rights that you did the same route as in years past.

Flying is fast and that has its advantages. But if you have ever been at Lukla after several days of no flights after bad weather you will understand this. (Trekkers fighting over seats to make their connecting flights home.

WHEN TO CLIMB PUMORI

September to November and March to May are the most often used windows. The winter months add the element of cold and the monsoon, dangers of snow buildup.

PUMORI TREK AND EXPEDITION PROGRAM

• Day 1 l Arrival Kathmandu.
• Day 2 l Kathmandu. Briefing
• Day 3 l Kathmandu visit.
• Day 4 l Transfer to the airport, flying into Lukla 9,350 ft - 2800 meters. (Note: walking times are approximate a lot and will depend on how you acclimatize.)Trek and slowly descend to Phakding 8,700 ft. about a 2 hr walk from Lukla, we will overnight there in  local lodge.
• Day 5 l Trek to Namche Bazaar (3446 m- 11,300 feet). Overnight in local lodge
• Day 6 l Trek to Khumjung (3790m). Overnight in local lodge. Today will take you through Shyangboche 11,800 ft. (approx) then onto the village of Khunde at 12,600 ft. then onto Khumjung at 12,400 ft.
• Day 7 l   Khumjung for altitude acclimatization
• Day 8 l Trek to Tengboche Monastery, 3867m with its famous Manirimdu Festival. Overnight local lodge
• Day 09 lTrek to Dingboche (4347m). Overnight local lodge.
• Day 10 l Trek to Lobuche (4900m). Overnight local lodge.
• Day 11 l Lobuche, altitude acclimatization day.
• Day 12 l Pumori Base Camp overnight camp
• Day 13-28 l Climbing Period Mount Pumori, 23,494 feet
• Day 29 l Trek to Pangboche. Overnight local lodge.
• Day 30 l Trek to Khumjung. Overnight local lodge
• Day 31 l Trek to Phakding. Overnight local lodge.
• Day 32 l Trek to Lukla. Overnight local lodge.
• Day 33 l Flight to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel.
• Day 34 l Kathmandu.
• Day 35 l Transfer to airport and departure

EQUIPMENT LIST

Here is a brief list for you. Minus the climbing gear:

• 6-pairs socks
• 6-underwear
• 2-pairs of shorts for the walk in
• 3-T-shirts for the walk in
• 2-sunhats to keep off the sun
• Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen plus zinc
• Good sturdy hiking shoes
• 1-sleeping bag (as warm as you can get)
• 1-sleeping pad (your choice: the more comfortable you are, the better you sleep, the more energy you will have)
• 2-expedition weight long underwear tops (or 1 depending on how dirty you like to be)
• 1-expedition weight long underwear bottom
• 1 lightweight fleece bottom
• 1-heavy weight fleece jacket
• 1-Gortex shell jacket
• 1-Gortex shell pants (full length zippers)
• 1-Down filled jacket liner
• 1-Downfilled Gortex jacket
• 1-warm hat with ear flaps
• 2-pairs of heavy duty mittens (in case you lose one pair up high)
• 1-pair fleece gloves 1-pair ski gloves
• 1-pair of expedition boots
• 1-pair of gaitors
• 1-pair ski poles
• 1-ice axe
• 1-pair of sharp crampons (test them on your boots before you leave and make sure they fit perfectly)
• 1-headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
• 1-cup with spoon attached
• 1-Swissarmy knife
• 3-1liter water bottles with insulators (drink at LEAST 5 litres a day to help acclimatize)