
Expedition attempt to 'Ama Dablam', ends at 20,000ft.
In the fall of 2014, we made our way to Nepal for our attempt at climbing 'Ama Dablam', whose summit stands at 22,350ft. The jewel of the Himalayas, Ama Dablam meaning 'The Mother's Jewel Box', is the most beautiful alpine rock climb and is considered one of the range's most spectacular ascents. Our climb took us along the classic Southwest ridge, with its ice faces and steep, clean rock, all within an incredible Himalayan setting. Our first three weeks were spent acclimatis