Climbing & Mountaineering
From low altitude, skills-focused itineraries in the Alps, to some of the highest and most impressive expeditions on the planet, our mountaineering courses, climbs and expeditions are designed with a special emphasis on education, experience and continuous knowledge building. These experiences are curated for those of us seeking a solid foundation on which to build a long and rewarding relationship with mountains.
MONT BLANC SUMMIT COURSE
Our LHO Mont Blanc Summit Course offers a comprehensive experience that goes well beyond the mere ascent of the highest mountain in the Alps. This meticulously crafted and flexible program places a strong emphasis on enhancing your alpine knowledge and skills, fostering the confidence and passion necessary to tackle not only Mont Blanc but also other alpine challenges.
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MATTERHORN COURSE
Our comprehensive LHO Matterhorn Course offers an advanced alpine itinerary designed for those seeking to elevate their skills to the next level. This meticulously crafted and flexible program is delivered by our selected IFMGA-certified guides with the support of our LHO Team Leaders. It places a strong emphasis on building experience in mixed alpine ascents with the ultimate goal of summiting the Matterhorn and beyond!
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CHAMONIX-ZERMATT HAUTE ROUTE EXPEDITION
By blending comfortable hotels for rest and recovery, a strategic choice of mountain huts to maximize the trail experience, veteran IFMGA-certified mountain guides to maintain our flawless safety record, and our expert LHO Team Leader to boost morale, sustain the LHO vibe, and capture unforgettable photos, our LHO Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route Expedition is unlike any other.
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SPAGHETTI TOUR EXPEDITION
Spanning the Swiss-Italian border, our LHO expedition to Monte Rosa's summits is named after the Italian mountain huts serving famous Spaghetti. Starting and ending in Zermatt, the Swiss resort town, our expedition provides a complete experience, avoiding any retracing of steps. It grants access to all summits, enabling us to savor the region's finest without cutting corners.
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ISLAND PEAK EXPEDITION
Everest needs no introduction. It’s the highest mountain on the planet but that’s not what makes this trek to the base camp incredible. Sherpa culture, gigantic glaciers, Buddhist temples, landscape diversity, spectacular summits, beautiful villages, and, wait for it millennials…, the coffee shops, make this trek an absolute must for anyone seeking to experience something truly unique in the world. By adding Island Peak to the Everest base camp trek, we’ll be ticking a Himalayan 6,000 meter summit off the bucket list as well! Although considered an entry level summit, Island Peak is a major mountaineering experience in the Himalayas and is physically demanding.
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LOBUCHE EAST EXPEDITION
Our LHO Lobuche East Expedition uniquely includes Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar summits for acclimatization, enhancing the adventure and broadening your experience in this remarkable region. Through this skills-focused experience, we invest in your abilities, laying a solid educational foundation for an epic mountaineering journey in the Himalayas and beyond.
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MERA PEAK EXPEDITION
Our LHO Mera Peak Expedition uniquely includes the option to ski down from the summit of this incredible mountain, enhancing the adventure and broadening the experience in this remarkable region. Our expert LHO Team Leaders work in close collaboration with our certified local guides to ensure that our safety standards are always met, your skills are honed, and our legendary LHO vibe is maintained throughout this epic mountaineering journey.
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AMA DABLAM EXPEDITION
Our LHO Ama Dablam Expedition is expertly curated to offer a comprehensive Himalayan climbing experience that places safety at its absolute core. Led by our LHO Team Leader in close collaboration with our IFMGA-certified guide and local team, this expedition places a unique focus on education, ensuring that the skills and capabilities of each climber are well above the minimum requirements needed to safely ascend this great Himalayan achievement. Additionally, we are the only expedition to offer photography as a standard part of our adventure, meaning that you can fully focus on your experience.
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ACONCAGUA EXPEDITION
Drawing from our extensive experience in the Andes mountains and delivered through the collaboration of our LHO Team Leader and local IFMGA-certified guides, our safety-focused LHO Aconcagua Expedition is meticulously designed to go above in and beyond in supporting you to achieve this remarkable mountaineering objective. From nutritious food menus to enhanced acclimatization schedules, regular health checks to monitor your progress, and our commitment to providing the best mountain facilities available, we address every aspect of this adventure, allowing you to fully concentrate on your goal.
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ALPAMAYO EXPEDITION
Our LHO Alpamayo Expedition has been expertly curated to prioritize safety and enjoyment at the center of this epic mountaineering experience. Led by our expert LHO Team Leader in close collaboration with our local IFMGA-certified mountain guides, we've assembled an experience that goes beyond the summit expedition. It includes elements of culture, amazing food, carefully selected city accommodations, and our classic expedition photography to capture it all.
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CHIMBORAZO & COTOPAXI EXPEDITION
Drawing on our expertise in successfully summiting Chimborazo, our LHO expedition to the furthest point on Earth is perfectly designed to develop your skills for a safe ascent, facilitate adequate acclimatization for summits above 6,000 meters, expose you to no less than 4 iconic summits within the itinerary, and still manages to give you a taste of the vibrant culture of Ecuador!
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MT. KAZBEK EXPEDITION
Our LHO Expedition to Mount Kazbek is uniquely designed by our LHO Team Leaders and local IFMGA-certified guides to prioritize safety, skills development, and enjoyment in the remote Caucasus Mountains. This all-inclusive adventure is curated to cover everything from airport pickups to comfortable hotel stays within the itinerary, meals in the valley, base camp logistics, and gear rentals. We also include specific training on the use of mountaineering gear, such as crampons and ice axes, as a standard element of this trip.
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BUILD YOUR OWN MOUNTAINEERING TRIP
Whether you're putting on crampons for the first time or seeking to ascend the biggest routes in the Alps, the Andes, the Himalayas and beyond, we can put together tailored mountaineering experiences for you and your friends that'll develop your skills, enable your trajectory, push your limits and ensure that you come back different.
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