Add a 6,000m Summit to Your Trek
For those who want more than just a trek, combining Everest Base Camp with Island Peak (Imja Tse) is the perfect transition into mountaineering. It turns a trek into a mini Mount Everest expedition.
You trek to EBC first to acclimatize. Then, you head to Chhukung and Island Peak Base Camp. This strategy gives you the best chance of standing on the 6,189m summit.
Unlike trekking, Island Peak requires crampons, ropes, and ascenders. However, it is a 'trekking peak', meaning fit beginners can do it with a guide. It helps you understand the gear used on the Mount Everest summit.
From the top of Island Peak, you are surrounded by Lhotse and Makalu. The view is superior to Kala Patthar. It feels like you are truly among the giants of the Everest trekking region.
If you are fit and ambitious, don't just look at the peaks—climb one.
