What sort of safety precautions are to be taken?
BOTH full-service and basic expeditions are allowed access to our extensive medical supplies, first-aid kits, medical oxygen, a gamow bag, climbing ropes and anchors. Our methods and equipment used in expedition climbing and trekking are time-tested over more than 20 years. We do not spare expense and have a complete range of equipment and very in-depth knowledge and experience in the use of lead and fixing ropes, rock-ice-snow anchors, rescue equipment, communications equipment, full-climbing equipment for safe ascent and descent, cookers, fuels, cooking equipment, proper and nutritious foods, hydration supplies and techniques, a vast array of tents, high-altitude camping equipment, and the best oxygen equipment available. We have more than 1000 kilos of the highest standard equipment available in storage locally in Nepal, Tibet, and China. Our philosophy is one of “It is better too bring too much than not enough”. We believe that this is one of the key factors in our long tradition o
