攀登島峰（含珠峰大本營）－史詩般的18天喜馬拉雅探險之旅

Island Peak Climb with Ebc: How difficult Is It?

Island Peak Climb with Ebc is one of the challenging treks available in Nepal. It’s not just trekking to the base of highest mountain in the world but also climbing one of the highest peaks of Nepal.

First, the trekking part is difficult enough to exhaust someone because of rugged terrain and long walking days. The altitude adds even more challenging for the most part of the trek as you will be trekking above 4,000 m.

Second, when it some to ascent, you will have to know how to use crampons, ice axe and fixed ropes which is relatively simple to learn but to put that on action for long hours is very challenging.

As for summit day, that is another exhausting day, possibly one of the longest days that will ever have. You usually start around midnight and won’t even be back in your base camp until late in the afternoon. Due to the cold weather and the altitude, every little thing will seem much more difficult than it seems.

Despite that, thousands of trekkers who have never had experience in mountaineering managed to do this every year. A good guide, proper pace, and realistic training help in achieving success.

如果你是 physically and mentally prepared to take up this challenge, you can definitely do this climb. It is challenging, of course, but certainly achievable.

攀登島峰的最佳時間

Island Peak Itinerary can be attempted in two main climbing seasons:

春季（三月至五月）

This is the ideal season for Island Peak climb as the weather is stable with clear skies and low winds. The climate is mostly dry, and temperature at the summit ranges from (-5°C to -15°C). The trails are filled with rhododendron blooms and other climbers, making the best season for photography. The optimal summit window is considered to be from late April to mid-May, which is ideal for first-time climbers as the success rate is high.

秋季（九月中旬至十一月）

涼爽、乾燥、穩定的天氣，加上萬裡無雲的天空，使這個季節成為攀登島峰的最佳時節。山頂溫度在攝氏零下8度到攝氏零下18度之間，空氣清新乾燥，夜晚比春季更冷。此時降雨和雲量極少，山景視野極佳。

冬季（十二月至二月）

極寒季節對大多數登山者來說並不有利，因為氣溫在攝氏零下18度到攝氏零下30度之間，導致登頂成功率下降。登山道被冰雪覆蓋，大部分茶館關閉，只有少數鐵桿登山者才會嘗試在這個時期攀登。

季風期（6月至9月中旬）

This is the season to avoid for Island Peak climb, especially if you are beginner as the risk of avalanche is significantly higher in high areas. Temperature of this season are unpredictable due to frequent weather changes and heavy precipitation. Flights to Lukla are commonly delayed or even cancelled during this period. We recommend choosing other trails that are better suited for the rainy season.

春季或秋季是登山的最佳時節。春季氣候溫暖，百花盛開；秋季則能欣賞到白雪皚皚的巍峨群山，景色最為壯麗。

This Island Peak climb is suitable for any individual with strong determination to reach the summit. It is moderate, challenging as well rewarding. You need technical climbing skills to reach the peak so, it may feel difficult, but with experts’ guidance – it is achievable. Island Peak has a PD or 2B rating, which refers to the difficulty level of the climb based on international mountaineering grading system. PD (Peu Difficile) means a little difficult and requires some technical skills, like:

• 繩索的使用
• 冰鎬和冰爪的基本使用技巧
• 穿越冰川和冰裂縫

The 2B Rating from Nepal Mountaineering Association generally matches the technical level of PD and indicate route may be longer at altitude, with snow and ice slopes up to 45 degrees. If you are a mountain enthusiast, Island Peak Itinerary will satisfy your climbing ambitions.

Island Peak Climbing Preparation

When preparing for Island Peak Climb with EBC, it is not just about gathering all the necessary gear and getting ready to head for trek. You should first prioritize physical fitness that should begin at least two to three months before your trek date.

開始 cardio exercise 高於一切。 Running, hiking, cycling, stair climbing all of that will prepare you and give you the endurance you need n those long treks ahead. Add some leg, core and shoulder strengthening in there also. Practice hiking with a heavy backpack on your back. It’s pretty close to how trekking is going to be in reality.

If you manage to do so, you should try getting some mountaineering training too. The use of crampons, ice axe, and harness require some preparation, otherwise, your experience at the top will be very frustrating.

Besides, you should 做好心理準備. The long days, the extremely cold night temperature and the high altitude will test you in a way that you might not expect. Of course, you cannot forget about altitude preparation as well. It is essential to know what the symptoms of altitude sickness are.

最後， pack only the necessary equipment and items that you need. Bring high-quality equipment after testing them and strong boots (used one) before leaving. This will prevent many unpleasant surprises during the trek.

語言與交流

而 尼泊爾 is the official language of Nepal, English works just fine during the whole Island Peak Climb with EBC trek. Guide, lodge owner, shop keepers and even local speak English quite well.

In the lower village, local uses mix of Nepali with Sherpa language. The people here encounter foreign trekkers on a daily basis, so it will not be a problem communicating with them.

If you still have any problem with the communication, your guide is there to provide translation service during the trek and in remote areas where English is less common.

Communication changes after you leave 楚孔 and moves into base camp. Since fewer people live at this altitude, most of the time, you interaction will be through your guide and Sherpa team.

All the signs, menu items and permit checkpoints will be English which helps in navigating in early stages even without your guide, but as you move forward you will require a guide for completion of the trek successfully rather than for translation.

Mobile Networks, Internet and Charging Facilities

It is easy to stay connected on the Island Peak Climb with Ebc, but the power of the networks slowly disappears as you ascend in elevation above the Khumbu region.

The Nepali Sim card such as Ncell 與 NTC works perfect till Namche Bazaar, after that the connection strength goes down but still works in some villages.

For Wi-Fi, almost all teahouses provide with some fees that rises with the increasing altitudes, so you have to pay more for the internet as you move up. But do not expect a fast speed on every part of this trail. You can make calls and send pictures but not the vides as they will probably take more time or will fail.

After departing from Dingboche to Chhukung and Base Camp the connectivity drops sharply whether its cellular network or Wi-Fi. The mobile signal gets completely unreliable and Wi-Fi is rarely available at there.

Due to no connection for contacting, your guide will carry a satellites phone which is used for contacting nearby guides only in emergencies cases. It will be the main channel of communication during the final ascent to the summit.

In case you need charging, it will be possible everywhere past Lukla, except the costs will be higher since solar energy and other generators provide electricity to the teahouses. But there won’t be any charging devices at the base camp. In order to charge you devices while climbing the mountain, you will need to have a charged power bank.

You won’t be able to post anything about your expedition during the summit. It is better to concentrate on your phone battery and use it only for taking pictures and emergencies.

Permits Required for Island Peak Climb:

參加島峰攀登探險活動，您需要獲得以下必備許可證： 

1. 薩加瑪塔國家公園許可證:

島峰位於薩加瑪塔國家公園內，該公園是聯合國教科文組織世界遺產。遊客可前往加德滿都的尼泊爾旅遊局辦理許可證，也可直接在蒙喬的公園入口處辦理。

成本： NPR 3000 每人

2. Khumbu Pasang Lhamu 農村地區入境許可證

該許可證是盧克拉當地的一項規定，盧克拉是珠穆朗瑪峰地區許多徒步旅行和登山活動的起點。

• 這是珠穆朗瑪峰地區 TIMS 卡的替代品。
• 每人費用為3,000尼泊爾盧比。

3. 島峰攀登許可證：

這是此次探險的必備許可證。要獲得此許可證，您需要提交所需文件，支付指定費用，並遵守尼泊爾登山協會（NMA）制定的準則。

成本：  美元250 春季每人 美元125 在秋天

攀登島峰所需裝備：

島峰攀登（海拔6,189公尺）結合了健行和技術登山。從冰川行走到固定繩索路段，您既需要體力，也需要專業的裝備。

• Make sure the porters are also climbing with you. They are different than guides, they help to carry your gear (usually up to 15 kg) but may not climb to the summit unless arranged. Ensure they are properly equipped if joining the summit push.

• Pack light but smart! airport usually allow (10kg of duffel + 5kg hand carry). So, choose your gear wisely and avoid overpacking.

攀登島峰必備裝備清單

• 背包（35-45公升，用於沖頂）
• 搬運工/犛牛用的帆布袋（約80公升）
• 睡袋（耐寒溫度-20°C）
• 登山杖
• 水瓶（2個1公升裝）或水袋
• 高倍防曬乳和潤唇膏
• 速乾毛巾
• 個人盥洗用品
• 基本急救包（水泡貼、乙醯唑胺、布洛芬）
• 濕紙巾和洗手液
• 行動電源和備用相機電池
• 輕質毛巾
• 護照、許可證、保險單影本（最好塑封）

1. 服裝分層（徒步登頂）

基礎層：

• 吸濕排汗保暖上衣和長褲（2 組）
• 合成纖維或美利奴羊毛內衣

中間層

• 羊毛夾克或套頭衫
• 軟殼健行褲
• 輕薄羽絨或合成纖維保暖外套

外層：

• 防水防風 GORE-TEX 外套與褲子
• 探險級羽絨外套（登頂當日穿著）
• 保暖登山褲（可選，但建議）

徒步旅行服裝：

• 透氣T卹（2-3件）
• 輕便健行褲（2條）
• 保暖健行毛衣或連帽衫

2.頭部、手部和足部防護

頭飾：

• 羊毛帽或鴨舌帽
• 冰河眼鏡，具有紫外線防護功能
• 附備用電池的頭燈

手：

• 輕薄內層手套（內襯）
• 保暖隔熱手套（峰頂）
• 防水手套（選購）

鞋：

• 健行靴
• 登山靴（B2 或 B3 級，保暖型）
• 露營鞋/涼鞋
• 保暖健行襪（4-5雙）
• 登頂日襪（特保暖款）

3. 登山裝備（可在楚孔或加德滿都租借）

• 登山安全帶
• 冰爪（適合你的靴子）
• 冰鎬
• 頭盔
• 上升器
• 登山扣（帶鎖 - 2 個）
• 8字環或保護裝置
• 膠帶吊索/安全繩
• 攀岩繩（如透過旅行社安排，則由嚮導提供）
• 可選但有用的項目
• 保溫瓶（用於盛裝熱飲）
• 雪套（適用於深雪環境）
• 高度計手錶或GPS
• 防水袋或垃圾袋（保持裝備乾燥）

租屋小貼士： 你可以在加德滿都或楚孔租到專業攀岩裝備。

不要在這次徒步旅行中這樣做

Don’t avoid acclimatization day. Skipping acclimatization rest at Namche or Dingboche is a huge mistake which results in altitude sickness later in the trek.

Walking fast on high altitude trekking days isn’t a wise decision. It is much more important to maintain a steady pace than walking fast.

Always walk clockwise direction around stupas and prayer wheel and ask for permission before taking pictures of such monasteries.

Avoid overloading your duffel bags as well. Overloaded bags only increase your load and quickly exhaust you during trekking days.

Do not miss the practice sessions at the base camp. Your guide will provide you with crampons and rope technique lessons there and avoiding it will increase your risk on summit day.

Do not rush your climb uphill. Take your time, clip yourself to those fixed ropes and listen to your body.

旅遊保險

Travel Insurance is an absolute necessity when Climbing Island Peak with EBC. It is not just a document, it your 生命保護 when you face serious problem.

In your travel insurance, it must cover trekking 超過6,000米 because Island Peak summit is way higher than the average altitude that might not be covered by regular insurance plan. It is also important that your insurance have mountaineering or climbing not only trekking. Island Peak Climbing is considered technical climbing, and this requires its own separate insurance from the trekking one.

For your travel insurance, helicopter evacuation is very crucial. In serious cases of any medical condition, or an accident, the only option would be helicopter rescues due to lack of medical services in the remote areas which might cost you a lot of money without insurance covering you.

醫療保險 should include hospital treatment in Kathmandu, just in case you need care after coming down from the mountain.

健康與安全

攀登島峰，安全永遠是第一位的。適應高海拔環境對於預防高山症至關重要。請緩慢攀登，讓身體逐漸適應。

補水同樣重要。健行過程中要大量飲水，目標是每天至少喝三公升。脫水很容易悄悄發生，尤其是在高海拔地區。

準備合適的裝備以應付變幻莫測的天氣。多層穿搭是最佳選擇；這樣可以根據一天中溫度的變化調整衣物。

了解自己的極限，傾聽身體的訊號。如果感到不適或疲憊，請休息一天，必要時甚至可以回到起點。

請確保緊急聯絡人資訊暢通，並在出發前告知親友您的行程安排。在風景如畫的健行中，做好應對突發情況的準備總是明智之舉。