Everest is the main summit of the season.
Everest / Lhotse
Dual-summit expedition
Everest / Lhotse
Everest and Lhotse in one season for climbers with previous 8000m experience.
Everest stays the main goal. Lhotse is only considered if the season still allows it.
About the route
This route is for climbers who want to discuss Everest and Lhotse in one season.
Everest remains the main objective. Lhotse is only considered if recovery and conditions still support it.
Who this route is for
Best suited to climbers with multiple 6000m and 7000m ascents, at least one previous 8000m peak, and enough technical confidence for two serious objectives in one season.
- Multiple 6000m and 7000m ascents.
- At least one previous 8000m expedition.
- Confidence on rock, glacier, and snow terrain in a serious expedition setting.
At a glance
- Route type
- Everest and Lhotse in one season
- Experience
- Previous 8000m experience
- Dates
- Enquire for dates
- Pricing
- Pricing on request
- Expedition leadership, guide team, and on-mountain briefings.
- Base camp operations, local logistics, and route coordination tied to the operating plan.
- Permits and in-country expedition administration within the confirmed programme.
- Kathmandu arrival support and pre-expedition kit and route review.
- International flights, visas, and personal travel administration.
- Personal climbing equipment and clothing unless explicitly listed in the final plan.
- Insurance, rescue cover, and medical costs outside the agreed expedition scope.
- Personal expenses, satellite usage, and items not named in the operating plan.
Check if the combo is realistic
If you are still working out whether Everest and Lhotse in one season is realistic now, start with readiness first.
Explore readiness
Daily schedule
Daily schedule
A simple day-by-day outline of how the route usually unfolds.
Route and experience review
The route starts with a close look at altitude experience and whether the two-summit plan is realistic.
Everest as the main objective
Everest remains the main summit around which the season is built.
Lhotse if conditions allow
Lhotse is only considered if recovery, conditions, and the wider expedition still support it.
Descent and close of expedition
Descent and closeout are treated as an essential part of the season.
Practical info
Practical information
Who this route suits
This route suits climbers with strong 8000m experience who want to discuss two summits in one season.
How Everest and Lhotse work in one season
Everest is the main objective. Lhotse is only considered if recovery, weather, and the overall expedition still support it.
How to ask about the combo
Most enquiries begin with previous altitude experience and whether the two-summit plan is realistic.