Days start at 6.30 a.m. with bed tea (basins of hot water for washing/shaving soon follow). Breakfast is approximately 7.00 am. There is a real spread for lunch and then refreshments on reaching camp. A 3 course evening meal is served in the base camp dinning tent around 7.00 p.m. The typical group size is 6- 8 climbers, typically 3-5 nationalities energetic and in Nepal for an adventure. A normal climbing day involves approximately 3-4 hours steady climbing with rest periods and time to enjoy the surroundings, and an afternoon of 2-3 hours of similar progress. Summit day requires an early start!

Taking part calls for a reasonable level fitness and a good attitude. Expeditions marked "Hard" involve some resolve and stamina, however if you are fit and enjoy the outdoors you should manage well.