SWS Mountain Guides
Himalayan Trekking Peak Ascent Options
Everest Base Camp Trek

With each Everest Base Camp Trek SWS Mountain Guides offers clients the option to extend your trip to Nepal by 6 days with a climb of a 20,000 ft. peak in the Himalaya. Every climb is guided by both a Nepali Sherpa and an experienced American guide. Each trek has the option to choose from Island Peak, Loboche, or one of a dozen other introductory Himalaya peaks.  This is a truely unique way to experience the allure of the Himalaya.

Island Peak Ascent 20,305 ft. Extension

Climbing Extension  6 days / 5 nights / Cost: $995.00

Most be acclimatized to attend this climb requires two weeks of trekking or similar acclimatization

Island Peak 20,305 ft.

Imja Tse, better known as Island Peak, is a mountain in the Himalayas of eastern Nepal. The peak was named Island Peak in 1951 by Eric Shipton’s party since it appears as an island in a sea of ice when viewed from Dingboche. The peak was later renamed in 1983 to Imja Tse but Island Peak remains the popular choice.

Lobuche Peak East Ascent 20,161 ft. Extension

Climbing Extension  6 days / 5 nights / Cost: $995.00

Must be acclimatized to attend this climb requires two weeks of trekking or similar acclimatization.

Lobuche 20,075 ft.

Lobuche is a Nepalese mountain which lies close to the Khumbu Glacier. There are two main peaks, Lobuche Far East and Lobuche East (often mistaken for Lobuche West which is a separate mountain further west). At 6,145 metres (20,161 ft), Lobuche East is 26 metres (85 ft) higher. Between the two peaks is a long deeply notched ridge.