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Photo: Ben Tubby

Himalaya/Karakoram Peak 8000m+

Height: 8000m+

Min. Temp

Day:  -15°C to -25°C

Night:  -20°C to -35°C

Normal range of Min. Temp high on mountain (without windchill) pre-monsoon

Gear Recommendations

Essential
  • Down & Synthetic Jackets
  • Down Trousers & Salopettes
  • Down Suits
  • Insulated Mitts
  • Insulated Socks
  • Shell Jacket
  • Shell Trousers & Salopettes
  • Sleeping Bags
  • Extreme Balaclava
  • Sleep Systems
Optional
  • Wind Suits
  • VBL Bag

Weather

The temperatures quoted are for pre-monsoon ascents, April to mid June, in the main Himalayan chain. Post-monsoon (September to November) temperatures are likely to be a little lower.


In the Karakoram climbing continues through the summer.


For winter ascents (December to February) conditions are very different and these are not covered here. Please contact us if you have any special needs.

Wind chill rating: Severe

Gear Notes

Guided Trips

Recommendation coming soon.

Pointers

  • Lightweight
  • Windchill
  • Personal Metabolism
  • Sleeping bag zips
  • Down vs. Synthetic
  • One-piece Suits
  • Other trips
  • PHD Sizing
  • Temperature Ratings

Recommended Gear for Himalaya/Karakoram Peak 8000m+

Down & Synthetic Jackets
image of Down & Synthetic Jackets
Down Trousers & Salopettes
image of Down Trousers & Salopettes
Down Suits
image of Down Suits
Insulated Mitts
image of Insulated Mitts
Insulated Socks
image of Insulated Socks
Shell Jacket
image of Shell Jacket
Shell Trousers & Salopettes
image of Shell Trousers & Salopettes
Sleeping Bags
image of Sleeping Bags
Extreme Balaclava
image of Extreme Balaclava
Sleep Systems
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Optional Gear for Himalaya/Karakoram Peak 8000m+

Wind Suits
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VBL Bag
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