Last Updated on July 18, 2019 by Treks Planner Nepal
Island peak is also known as Imja Tse which is located in Himalayas of eastern Nepal. The peak was named as island peak on 1951 because it appears as an island in a sea of ice, when it’s viewed from Dingboche. Highest elevation of this peak is 6,189 meters (20,305 ft). The peak was renamed as Imja Tse in 1983 but Island peak was popular already and it is able to hold both names now. It is the extension of the ridge coming down of the south end of Lhotse Shar. This peak was first climbed in 1953 by expedition of British crew with seven Sherpas including Tenzing Norgay which was on the way to summit of Mount Everest. Still climbing Island peak is popular among mountain climbers of different parts of planet. Numerous of climbers steps Nepal each and every year to climb this Island peak those who have dream and thirst to climb mountain because this peak is also considered as an easy peak to climb. Little effort, experience and knowledge is enough to climb this peak. There are several routes to climb up the peak but mostly most of the climbers follow the same route through Mount Everest base camp. Health and physical condition of climbers must be really developed strong for easy and effortless climbing.
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Though, Nepal is small country it carries different seasons and climates. Before climbing any peak it is very necessary to be well informed about the different seasons and weathers of Nepal. As on Nepal carries four different seasons: monsoon, winter, autumn and spring. Different seasons carry different characteristics of weather and climate. Generally Island peak can be climbed throughout the year except during the monsoon months (June to August). Monsoon season is also known as rainy or summer season. This time (June to August) weather doesn’t remain clear. Sky remains full cloudy and most of the time the rain drops continuously. This monsoon season offers muddy and hot temperature comparing to other seasons. There is no any certainty of rain in this season and this time climbers don’t climb the peak due to different many more other reasons too. Winter month is the coldest season. This season holds December to February. The temperature is very low and it moves towards minus. Thick snow and extreme cold is the characteristics of this winter season on Island peak. Even considering these conditions many climbers have successfully scaled the mountain. If you are a novice mountaineer then you can have a climb through winter easily. Some people are determinable with cold; these types of people can have easy climb and zero sufferings at all. So, on winter season it is not that mountain is difficult to climb but it is that how comfortable are you with extreme winter cold month. This season carries less number of climbers. Although peak can be climbed almost year round autumn season is also one eye catching season to climb this peak. This season is also known as the blooming season. This season runs through September to November. At this time, wild flora like rhododendron and many others are decorated colorfully. The climate also remains moderate at this time but may provide short storms. The temperate is also considerable at this period for the climbers. The way of climbing also offers other giant peak views being a clear day. This post monsoon period is bit crowed which carries more climbers than winter but less comparing to spring. The climbing also offers colorful blooming view of wild fauna with clean day at this time. Now left the crowed season that runs March until May. This season collects many climbers comparing to other seasons. This season is mostly known as best season for visitors, trekkers and even for climbers. The clear sky, best climate with warm temperature and right time to succeed the summit is time between spring months. This season is also known as gifted time just to trek and climb for mountaineers. Most of the climbers enjoys and targets this spring for climbing.
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Many of the expert climbers to beginners climb this peak. From my point of view I suggest you to have a climb on end of winter. This time also you can collect the best experience with many benefits. Smartly, this time is start of spring and in this time the routes won’t be most crowed like on spring season. So, this period provides you the best time with cool temperature and starting of spring season. If you are interested and have a thirst to climb mountains but if you don’t have any experiences then you can go through Island peak. It is quite easy and best peak to have a climb for the beginners. Normal physical preparation with normal techniques and knowledge are enough to climb this peak. If you want to go through best holidays and vacations with climbing peak then this peak is best offer for you. Really, there you can collect many beautiful views as offer of this climbing. Everest base camp and Kala Patthar can also be viewed from near. You will get opportunity to get up close not only with the snow-clad mountains but rugged terrain of Khumbu Region. You will also get a chance to know about the Sherpa people community, culture and praying flags. You will also be provided by Sagarmatha National Park which is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can also find many religious Temples and Monuments to visit. If you are interested or looking forward then you can have awesome climb. You can just seek the agencies for proper climbing. You can find many more companies so seek the better one from which you can collect good facilities at affordable bucks. The new experience to this Island peak can be your best entertaining climbing ever of your lifetime. Justifying views and comfortable climbing along capturing the different sceneries is the best part of this Island peak. Go forward, and collect the best experience ever and don’t forget to select the best season which is suitable for you.
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Island Peak death rate
Island peak (6,189 m) is considered safe and easy Mountain to ascend which can be attained by ordinary mountaineers and yearly there are numerous counting of succeed on summit of Island peak. Being itself typical peak for climbing, Island peak holds really very low death rate which seldom spots only by their negligently.
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