Route Climbed: Normal route Date Climbed: October 2005
This peak is too popular and can become dangerously busy in October. Despite this we had perfect conditions and snow conditions and we felt great on the summit. For a less busy peak of comparable grade (perhaps a little bit harder) try nearby Lobuche East.
Route Climbed: Normal Date Climbed: November 10, 2005
A beautiful climb with my young son, Aidan, and two Sherpas. It was his first snow climb at these elevations and as others have said, this mountain serves as an excellent introduction. We brought ropes to fix but did not need them as fixed lines were already in place on the headwall and other climbers very gracious about their use.
Route Climbed: Normal Date Climbed: November 10, 2005
A beautiful climb with my young son, Aidan, and two Sherpas. It was his first snow climb at these elevations and as others have said, this mountain serves as an excellent introduction. We brought ropes to fix but did not need them as fixed lines were already in place on the headwall and other climbers very gracious about their use.
Route Climbed: Normal Date Climbed: October 18, 2005
We started at 2am from our high camp and reached the snow line at 3:45am. We then reached the fixed ropes at 5:30am. We made it to the top of the ridgeline by 6:00am for a beautiful sunrise and we were on the summit at 6:19am. Overall I thought Island Peak was a very easy climb and I climbed it with food poisoning. I look forward to climbing a more challenging peak the next time I'm in Nepal.
Route Climbed: Normal Route Date Climbed: April 2004
I had tried to climb Imja Tse twice before. In 2002 I caught a lung infection as early as Dingboche and "crawled" back to Lukla and kathmandu. In 2003 whilst leading a group, one member became ill at Chukkung and I took her down. So, this time I tried alone with a Sherpa friend and it all seemed quite easy. But, that's the way it is with mountains sometimes!
Route Climbed: south east Date Climbed: 9 may 2005
Went to high camp after 2 days in basecamp, got up and started climbing at 02:30, got the crampons on at the glacier at first light and reached the summit at 07:15. A very nice climb, used fixed rope up to the summit ridge, according to our sherpas the snow/ice-climb was more difficult this year, probably more fun that way!
Route Climbed: SE slopes & SW ridge Date Climbed: Oct 12th, 2004
Summited on a perfect warm day, no wind. That changed the afternoon within an hour to a heavy blizzard. Next day nobody seemed to have reached the summit due to deep snow. I was not well acclimatized, so after a fast ascent I was totally exhausted the evening. We descended below base camp to sleep in Chhukhung. I can recommend that since you feel better the lower you sleep.
Route Climbed: Normal Route Date Climbed: May 19, 2004
Amazing mountain - steep section getting up to summit ridge and another steep section just before the summit - beautiful view of Lhotse. Marc Pagani, Mimi Schippers, Urke Tamang
Route Climbed: Normal Route Date Climbed: October 2003
We started around 4:00 a.m. from the basecamp at Imja Tso. Passed the ABC at dawn and reached the summit at 10 o'clock. We were nine people, including two sherpas and there was only one other team at this time. Descent directly to Chukung via same route. For some impressions of this beautiful climb see my pictures.
PeterCorneliusSpaeth - Oct 30, 2006 2:25 pm Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2006
Normal RouteBeen there again, but two times is enough. All 4 of my group made it, no wonder after 19 days of acclimatisation including Mera Peak and Amphu Laptsa.
tommi - Oct 21, 2006 8:32 am
Normal RouteToo sick and not able to climb the last meters but a great scenery.
viking climber - Sep 2, 2006 11:12 am Date Climbed: Nov 13, 2005
vikingclimberClimbed the normal route, one push from base camp. Perfect day, clear and sunny. Used fixed ropes after the glacier.
andreaperino - Mar 24, 2006 12:46 pm Date Climbed: Nov 5, 2002
Not......so difficoult as I thought (normal route), but a very windy day!
Samuli Mansikka - Jan 7, 2006 7:09 am
Route Climbed: South-East Flank/South-West Ridge (Normal route) Date Climbed: October 8th 2005Climbed Island Peak with Mr. Tuomas Sovijärvi to acclimitize ourselves for Ama Dablam climb.
Did not establish high camp but climbed from the base camp to the summit with a single push.
No fixed ropes on the head wall but the conditions were near perfect for rope-free climbing.
Photos: www.samulimansikka.com
climber martin - Jan 2, 2006 2:56 pm
Route Climbed: Normal route Date Climbed: October 2005This peak is too popular and can become dangerously busy in October. Despite this we had perfect conditions and snow conditions and we felt great on the summit. For a less busy peak of comparable grade (perhaps a little bit harder) try nearby Lobuche East.
janick - Dec 14, 2005 5:32 pm
Route Climbed: Normal Date Climbed: November 10, 2005A beautiful climb with my young son, Aidan, and two Sherpas. It was his first snow climb at these elevations and as others have said, this mountain serves as an excellent introduction. We brought ropes to fix but did not need them as fixed lines were already in place on the headwall and other climbers very gracious about their use.
janick - Dec 14, 2005 5:31 pm
Route Climbed: Normal Date Climbed: November 10, 2005A beautiful climb with my young son, Aidan, and two Sherpas. It was his first snow climb at these elevations and as others have said, this mountain serves as an excellent introduction. We brought ropes to fix but did not need them as fixed lines were already in place on the headwall and other climbers very gracious about their use.
granitepeaker - Nov 22, 2005 2:17 am
Route Climbed: Normal Date Climbed: October 18, 2005We started at 2am from our high camp and reached the snow line at 3:45am. We then reached the fixed ropes at 5:30am. We made it to the top of the ridgeline by 6:00am for a beautiful sunrise and we were on the summit at 6:19am. Overall I thought Island Peak was a very easy climb and I climbed it with food poisoning. I look forward to climbing a more challenging peak the next time I'm in Nepal.
~ Jason Maehl
LS - Jul 17, 2005 3:08 am
Route Climbed: Normal Date Climbed: 23 Apr 2001See the trip report and pictures here:
http://distantpeak.com/web/mountains/asia/island_peak
fdoctor - May 29, 2005 12:45 pm
Route Climbed: Normal Route Date Climbed: April 2004I had tried to climb Imja Tse twice before. In 2002 I caught a lung infection as early as Dingboche and "crawled" back to Lukla and kathmandu. In 2003 whilst leading a group, one member became ill at Chukkung and I took her down. So, this time I tried alone with a Sherpa friend and it all seemed quite easy. But, that's the way it is with mountains sometimes!
olawelin - May 23, 2005 5:50 am
Route Climbed: south east Date Climbed: 9 may 2005Went to high camp after 2 days in basecamp, got up and started climbing at 02:30, got the crampons on at the glacier at first light and reached the summit at 07:15. A very nice climb, used fixed rope up to the summit ridge, according to our sherpas the snow/ice-climb was more difficult this year, probably more fun that way!
Mblue01 - May 18, 2005 11:00 am
Route Climbed: southeast Date Climbed: 8th of May 2005Got up to the summit ridge but was too sick to go on (gardia), although I enjoyed the climb up the ridge and the great views.
PeterCorneliusSpaeth - Oct 24, 2004 5:20 am
Route Climbed: SE slopes & SW ridge Date Climbed: Oct 12th, 2004Summited on a perfect warm day, no wind. That changed the afternoon within an hour to a heavy blizzard. Next day nobody seemed to have reached the summit due to deep snow. I was not well acclimatized, so after a fast ascent I was totally exhausted the evening. We descended below base camp to sleep in Chhukhung. I can recommend that since you feel better the lower you sleep.
Josh - Jul 23, 2004 11:30 pm
Route Climbed: Normal Date Climbed: 30 April 2004Best weather of the trek. Not a breath of wind on top. Summited 09:10 Felt great and wanted to keep going.
Selfpropelled - Jul 23, 2004 11:20 pm
Route Climbed: Normal Date Climbed: 30 April 2004Best weather of the trek. Not a breath of wind on top. Summited 09:10 Felt great and wanted to keep going.
marcpagani.com - Jul 1, 2004 11:03 pm
Route Climbed: Normal Route Date Climbed: May 19, 2004Amazing mountain - steep section getting up to summit ridge and another steep section just before the summit - beautiful view of Lhotse. Marc Pagani, Mimi Schippers, Urke Tamang
carloselbrus - Mar 2, 2004 10:43 am
Route Climbed: South West Ridge Date Climbed: April 2001Mountainmadness Exp.
bluescrummachine - Feb 18, 2004 12:50 pm
Route Climbed: Normal Route Date Climbed: October 2003We started around 4:00 a.m. from the basecamp at Imja Tso. Passed the ABC at dawn and reached the summit at 10 o'clock. We were nine people, including two sherpas and there was only one other team at this time. Descent directly to Chukung via same route. For some impressions of this beautiful climb see my pictures.
carruthersneil - Jan 28, 2004 7:48 pm
Route Climbed: Normal Date Climbed: October 2001A good outing, fairly straightforward climbing but enough to keep it interesting.