Check out the video from this year’s Ama Dablam Expedition. We spent 35 days in Nepal on our campaign to reach the summit of this stunning peak at 6812m (22,349 feet).
Ama Dablam translates from Sherpa as “Mother’s Necklace” — the two long ridges of the mountain resemble a mother’s outstretched arms protecting her children, and the hanging glacier below the summit resembles the traditional pendant worn by Sherpa women.
The Southwest Ridge
The Southwest Ridge is the standard route on Ama Dablam and one of the most aesthetic ridge climbs in the Himalayas. Three established camps — at approximately 5700m, 6200m, and 6400m — support the summit push to 6812m.
The route requires fixed ropes, mixed climbing, and careful rope management on technical sections above Camp 2.
Watch the Expedition Film
Ama Dablam Expedition Updates
This expedition was documented across several blog posts, tracking progress from base camp to summit: