Altitude Junkies organize professionally managed mountaineering expeditions in the Nepal and Tibet Himalaya focusing on 8,000-meter peaks of Everest in the spring and Manaslu in the autumn.

We offer exploratory expeditions to some of the lesser climbed peaks in Nepal in late autumn and in the summer months we offer climbs in South America with the Peruvian peaks of Alpamayo and Huascaran.

Our 8,000-meter expeditions are non-guided unlike traditional commercial expeditions with certified guides, whereas we have a single expedition leader who manages the expedition logistics and staff. Our leaders are all professional climbers and have reached the summits of the mountains that they lead the expeditions to, some numerous times. They climb year round worldwide and have the experience needed to make the expedition successful and safe. All of our leaders have extensive experience in the effects and medical treatment of high altitude ailments.

Our team size is kept to a maximum of eight climbers for safety and compatibility. Some of the other companies have as many as thirty climbers on one team. We think a smaller team allows for a more personal experience on the expedition with a flexible schedule and a higher degree of success.

We are not the cheapest or the most expensive operator offering expeditions to our chosen mountains. The quality of our base camp is comparable if not better than the high cost expeditions and having no western guides means that our expeditions are more affordable than most for qualified climbers. We only run professional expeditions and our focus is on safety and quality rather than the quantity of climbers joining our expeditions.

There are several budget operators who advertised low prices only to add additional costs later on for essential services such as oxygen, masks and regulators, hotel rooms, climbing Sherpas, summit bonuses, extra porters, etc., making the final cost much higher. The price you pay with Altitude Junkies has all these services included in our advertised price, so there are no hidden extra costs.

   

To increase our success rate we use Nepalese Sherpa on our Himalayan expeditions. The equipment used at base camp and high altitude camps, is of the highest quality and replaced on a regular basis for safety. We only use the finest high altitude tents available, made by Mountain Hardwear, to withstand the extreme weather conditions that are encountered in the high mountains.

Base and advanced base camps are well staffed with our Sherpa cooks and kitchen assistants. They have all been trained by professional western chefs to produce a varied menu and are knowledgeable of food safety and safe hygiene practices. Our base camps are stocked with fresh local and imported foods for a varied and nutrient conscious diet. In base camp we provide on demand propane showers, heated and carpeted dining tents, satellite phones, internet access and solar panels for lighting and the charging of electronic devices.

All of our expeditions have a comprehensive medical chest, medical oxygen, portable altitude chamber and personnel who are familiar with their usage. Each leader, Sherpa and climber has their own two-way radio on the mountain and we have base station radios at the respective base camps.

To maximize our summit success on our 8000-meter expeditions we use a professional meteorological service for up to the minute weather forecasts.

As the name suggests, Altitude Junkies organize expeditions for like-minded climbers who are addicted to climbing the world's high mountains. Come and get high, climb with the Altitude Junkies.

Photo credits: Mike Herbert - Tachi Pesando - Gasherbrum II. Phil Crampton - Gasherbrum II Banana Ridge and Gasherbrum I. Brad Jackson - Khumbu Icefall and Western Cwm.


Contact us: info@altitudejunkies.com