Communications on Everest

Hello - I'm on a small team climbing Everest's South Col route this spring. I'm looking for advice on satellite communications systems that have worked for people. Specifically, we would like to be able to telephone to the states, send and receive emails (including text and pictures) and, perhaps, update a web site. I understand that many are using a Thuraya phone, Contact 2.0 software, and a pda or laptop. Your thoughts would be appreciated.

Doug

Back in my day we didn't have any of that fancy schmancy stuff - the only communicating we did was within yelling range.

Line of sight rude gestures will extend your range and are staple of communication techniques,as well...

Even though I agree with Merk, I'd just get in touch everestnews.com and use what they recommend.

Everest (8,848m) The first highest peak in the world.
The Mount Everest is the highest peak of the World 29028ft. (8848m.) through which the climbing toppers feel them selves as the most proud and adventurous personal the World. Sir Edmond Hillary and Late Tenzing Norge Sherpa first climbed this peak in May 29, 1953 , after their long time's effort.

Everest Base camp situated on is of Khumbu glacier at high of 18000ft. All the international Mt. Everest climbers assemble here during the starting and at the ending time of there climbing. Normally the climbing duration of this expedition lasts for 90 days. All the climbers who mass there at the base camp seem really busy with excitement for the preparation of their expedition to reach on the summit.

Some climbers climb this mountain on their own risk without any climbing Sherpa guide; and some climbers go with their own climbing Sherpa guide. Most of the teams carry own their on Internet, Satellite phone, Medical doctor and rest of the modern requirement.

After the Base camp, we have to cross crevasses, Sercs and ice black. Similarly we should face to the way up having Chunks of ice as large as our houses where we should used fixed ropes and aluminum ladders to climb ahead camp 1 st 6400m.

Camp 1: 20000ft. (6,400m

This camp 1 is situated at the flat area of snow endless snow deep crevasses and mountain walls. Because of the Sun's reflection from this place we get warm and hitting ambience at this place. In the night we listen the deep murmuring cracking sounds of crevasses beneath our tent. These are the areas where we have to walk to reach camp 2.

Camp 2. 21000ft. (6,750m

This camp 2 is situated at the height of the 21000ft, which is located at the foot of the icy mount Lhotse wall though where we have to go ahead. Whether is here is good but bad clouds roll in from the low range of the Himalayan valleys to the bottom of our camp two. But wind here some times seems very violent enough to destroy our tents. After climbing these palaces we reach camp 3.

Camp 3. 22300ft. (7,100m

Camp 3 is located at the height of 22300ft, adjoining to mount Lhotse wall. After climbing the 4000ft. Lhotse wall by using fixed rope and with prior acclimatization it leads us to camp 4. Also on the way we have to ascend the steep allow bands (lose, down -slopping and rotten limestone). From their crossing short snowfield the route moves ahead up the Geneva Spur to the east before finishing the flats of the south col. (Another wells name meaning Saddle of pass). Oxygen should probably be use above base camp 3 incase of needed to the climbers.

Camp 4. 26000ft. (8,400m

Now are on at camp 4 which located height of 26000ft; it is the last camp of the Expedition. From here summit is about 500m, distance far. This is the final and dangerous part of the climbing. This place is besieged by ferocious and violent winds. The normal best way to reach to summit is via the narrow South - East Ridge and it precedes the South Summits 28710ft.

From here the way is easy to reach at the summit of the Everest 29028ft; and Sir Edmond Hillary and late Tenzing Norge Sherpa used this route in 1953.

South Col Everest Expedition 8848m
Fixed Departure
31 March 2007

Itinerary:

28 March 07 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu, Nepal and transfer to hotel
29 March 07 Day 02: Kathmandu
30 March 07 Day 03: Prepared Expedition & Briefing in Ministry of Tourism
31 March 07 Day 04: Fly to Lukla & trek to Phakding (2640m)
01 April 07 Day 05: Phakding - Namche Bazar (3446m)
02 April 07 Day 06: Namche (3446m) & Acclimatization
03 April 07 Day 07: Namche - Thyanboche Monastry (3867m)
04 April 07 Day 08: Thyanboche - Pheriche (4243m)
05 April 07 Day 09: Pheriche - Lobuche (4930m) Lodge /camp
06 April 07 Day 10: Everest Base Camp (5400m) O/N Camp
07 April - 31 May 2007 Day 11-65 Climbing Period for Mt. Everest (route map)
01 June 07 Day 66: Base Camp - Thyanboche (3800m)
02 June 07 Day 67: Thyanboche - Phakding (2600m)
03 June 07 Day 68: Phakding - Lukla (2800m)
04 June 07 Day 69: Lukla - Kathmandu
05 June 07 Day 70: Final Departure

Cost: 1-12 Persons for Everest Expedition from Nepal. (Group Join Basis)

Cost for Expedition full board up Base Camp

01 Person Per Person USD 15000.00 + 25000.00 Royalty= 42,000.00
02 Person, Per Person US$ 8,500.00 + Royalty 20,000 = 29,500.00
03 Person, Per Person US$ 8,000.00 + Royalty 16,000 = 26,000.00
04 Person, Per Person US$ 7,500.00 + Royalty 14,000 = 23,500.00
05 Person, Per Person US$ 7,000.00 + Royalty 12,000 = 22,000.00
06 Person, Per Person US$ 6,500.00 + Royalty 11,000 = 19,500.00
07 Person, Per Person US$ 7,000.00 + Royalty 10,000 = 19,000.00
08-12 Person, Per Person US$ 6500.00 + Royalty 10,000 = 17,500.00

Climbing Per Sherpa US$ 2,500.00 (if required)

Cost includes:

5 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast (hotel 3 star Level)
Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu flight tickets with 50KG cargo per member
Trekking from Lukla to Base camp & back to Lukla with Lodge trek lodge or camping
Food for trekking & Expedition period in Everest Base camp
Porter / Yak Lukla to Base Camp & back to Lukla (Porter transportation)
1 tent for 1 person for Expedition north face brand
Dining tent, toilet tent, table and chares, Mattresses for expedition
All kitchen equipment for Base Camp
Liaison officer's allowances equipment for Expedition, flight ticket, insurance, daily wages
Expedition Crew’s allowances for Expedition, flight ticket, insurance, daily wages
Peak permit for Everest South Col spring 2006
All transfer airport-hotel-airport
Crews: Base camp Guide, Cook, Kitchen boy and Kitchen helper
All necessary taxes
Emergency Oxygen- Mask and regulator
Satellite phone(Pay call)
Gamo Bag (life saving device incase of altitude sickness)
Fare well dinner
Cost does not includes

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
High altitude climbing food, fuel, Gas above base camp
Expedition personal climbing gears
Personal accident insurance and emergency evacuation, Helicopter rescue
International airport departure tax
Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving into Nepal
Expedition cargo custom clearance
Bar bills & beverage
Personal Satellite phone with e-mail & internet permit
Waki takies permit
Extra expenses for personal
Oxygen and Mask regulator for climbing
Garbage Deposit USD 4000.00 (Sharing of the total person) and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the clients (climber) don’t take back their garbage Namche Bazaar and Kathmandu.
Note: After the Expedition, Tipping system is well come for expedition crews from your generosity if you are happy with the staffs of the company. We wish you a happy and successful climbing.

Our motto is to appease our clients. Thanks.

Everest Expedition Royalty

Everest Expedition Royalty

1 Person: US$ 25,000.00
2 Person: US$ 40,000.00
3 Person: US$ 48,000.00
4 Person: US$ 56,000.00
5 Person: US$ 60,000.00
6 Person: US$ 66,000.00
7 Person: US$ 70,000.00
Additional member (upto 12 person), Per person US$ 10,000.

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