Trip Details

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Strenuous
  • Trip Style: Adventure Activities
  • Transport: Tourist Vehicle + Domestic Flight
  • Food: American Plan Basis
  • Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge & Camping Tent
  • Group Size: Above 2 Pax
  • Max Elevation: 6,470m / 21,227ft

Mera Peak Ski Expedition

Ski in Mera Peak is the uttermost Himalayan skiing adventure. This is a challenging high altitude trek combined with an introductory mountaineering experience. This trip is suitable for a novice trekkers as well as experienced trekkers. The ski descent is not technical or steep on Mera Peak. Skiing at Mera Peak is one of the thrilling adventure experiences. Skiing in Himalayan might be dream for every adventurous skier. Mera Peak is high altitude trek combined with skiing, mountaineering and trekking. It is the highest trekking peak of Nepal which lies in the laps of Khumbu region, from where you can witness the phenomenal panoramic view of the five above 8000 meters mountains including Mt. Everest, Kanchanjunga, Makalu, Cho Oyu and Lhotse. Though, it is located at high altitude, the climb is straight-forward. This trip is ideal for those who are keen to adventure. A good physical fitness and a positive mindset of one’s can achieve success on this trip. Climbing to the top of the summit and descent by downhill skiing is the only ultimate way to experience the high altitude ski-mountaineering experiences in Himalaya. Mera Peak is all year suitable for ski-mountaineering.

Ski Mera Peak is the Utmost Adventure

This expedition begins with trekking experience at Everest region of Nepal. If you trek down from Lukla via Hinku Valley, you will get chance to explore Sherpa villages as well as get a chance to cross rivers, ascend high passes and can enjoy stunning views of Himalays daily. But, here we have designed our itinerary including heli ride upto Kothe from Lukla, so one can enjoy the spectacular views of the mountains from above. As we approach Mera Peak then comes three days on the snow and ice as we slowly climb to the summit of Mera Peak. For three days you will be acclimatizing and practicing at the high altitude so you won’t face any difficulties while pushing for the summit. From the summit we will then ski down all the way back to the Mera La with a clear view of Everest. Only a handful of skiers worldwide have ever experienced like this adventure.

Our itinerary includes plenty of days to acclimatize and to make preparation for the successful climb avoiding any hazards. The ski descent on Mera Peak is actually one extremely long intermediate long run. You don’t have to be professional skier to do this but you have to be strong skier due to varying nature of terrain and high altitude. All guides leading this trip are professional and we have 100% safety record across all our trips. You can feel safe with us.

As far as we are concerned, we composed our itinerary including Heli ride which is a bit expensive comparing to others but we can promise you that you won’t regret choosing this program. Whereas, you will be flying above the clouds and mountains, this makes you more awe-inspired for the climb as well as for ski at high altitude. This program is for those who wants to be a ski mountaineer, and the ski mountaineer seeking to progress to high altitude peaks. The scale of this peak will increase your focus, which is essential for big mountain ski descents. While trekking, climbing and skiing at Mera, it becomes evident that it’s not only the heights to which the giants around you soar that makes this place so special, it’s the greater picture of the range, the people who live there, the biodiversity, the climbers who visit. Therefore, join us on this very unique trip for the adventure and ski experience at high altitude of a lifetime.

Highlights

Ski in Mera Peak is the uttermost Himalayan skiing adventure

Heli flight from Lukla to Kothe and flight from Khare to Lukla

Summit Mera Peak with ski mountaineering and decent by skiing

Skiing at highest trekking peak in Everest Region, Nepal

A handful of skiers worldwide have ever experienced like this adventure

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrival Day at Kathmandu Airport, pick up and transfer to Hotel
  • Day 2Air Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and Heli flight from Lukla to Kothe
  • Day 3Rest and Acclimatization Day at Kothe
  • Day 4Trek from Kothe to Thangnak (4358m), trekking duration 4 hour
  • Day 5Trek from Thangnak to Khare (5000m) walking duration 4 hour
  • Day 6Acclimatization with Skiing and Climbing Preparation day at Khare
  • Day 7Trek from Khare to Mera Base Camp (5350m) walking duration 3 hour
  • Day 8Climb from Mera Base Camp to Mera High Camp (5800m), 3 hour walking
  • Day 9-10Skiing Day at Mera Peak plus training for unknown person
  • Day 11Summit Mera Peak (6470m) and decent to Khare by Skiing
  • Day 12Heli flight from Khare to Lukla and Sightseeing at Lukla
  • Day 13Air Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and Sightseeing at Kathmandu City
  • Day 14Drop to Kathmandu Airport for Final Departure Day

What's Included

  • Transportation Service
    Transfer from Airport to Hotel and Hotel to Airport
    Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu
  • Accommodation & Meal Service
    3 Star Hotel Room and Breakfast in Kathmandu
    Lodge Room, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during Trek
    Hot Beverage like Tea, Coffee, Juice and Hot Drinking Water
    North Face Dome Tent, Mattress and Camping Equipment
  • Manpower Service
    Experience ski guide for Mera Peak Climbing
    Climbing Sherpa guide as per the memebr
    Porter for each member to carry their 15 Kg luggage
  • Government Taxes
    Makalu Barun National Park and Mera Peak permit 
    All government taxes and garbage deposit fee
  • Safety and Security
    Enough information of Ski in Mera Peak, Nepal
    Insurance of Mera Alpine Treks staff team
    First Aid Medicine Kid and Emergency Heli Rescue
    Thurya Satellite Phone and Walkie Talkie (Talk Back)
    Pre information about Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS)
    We Provide Mera Alpine Duffle Bag for Packing

Mera Peak Ski Gear

  • Ski Set (K2 Brand)
  • Ski Boot (Scott Brand)
  • Ski Skin
  • Ski Crampons
  • Ski Pole

Mera Peak Climbing Gear

  • Dynamic Rope and Static Rope
  • Snowbar and Ice Crew
  • Mountaineering Climbing Boot (La Sportiva or Scarpa)
  • Crampons (Black Dimond)
  • Ice Axe (Black Dimond)
  • Harness (Black Dimond)
  • Lock and Unlock Carabiners (Black Dimond or Petzl)
  • Ascender Device / Jummer (Black Dimond or Petzl)
  • Decender Device / Figure 8 / Belay Device
  • Tap Slings / Prussic Loops
  • Personal Expenses, Telephone, Internet, laundry, any alcoholic beverage, etc
  • Travel insurance of member and tips for staff and guide as yourself.
  • International Round Trip Airfare & any expenses which not mention in above services.

Useful Information

When to Ski in Nepal

Generally, ski in Nepal will be performed at Winter season that is December and January. However, the perfect time will be in April and October due to mass available of snow at that moment. And of course, more snow offers more favorable condition for skiing.

As Nepal is a mountainous country, it offers a great advantage for ski for the whole year. Those adventure seekers or skiers can come here in Nepal anytime they want to and can do ski.

Risks and Challenges

Nepal ski resorts are quite different from other Alps ski resorts and other ski areas around the world. Skiing down at this high altitude can be breathtaking and thrilling, but it can be dangerous too. High altitude sickness can be a deadly risk if one does not take a proper safety measures. In order to avoid such hazards is to ascend slowly. If you are a beginner skier at the high mountains, you should prefer to have an experienced guide with you. A professional ski guide can help you to overcome high altitude sickness and ski safety too.

Beside high altitude sickness, the other high risk of skiing down high mountains at Nepal is avalanches. This is because most of the ski resorts of Nepal are located in off-piste terrain. So, in order to ski in Nepal, you must have a great knowledge about avalanches too.