Ama Dablam

Overview & Geography

Renowned as one of the most stunning and photogenic peaks in the world, Ama Dablam (6,812m) is a technical masterpiece of sheer rock towers, knife-edge ridges, and hanging glaciers in the Everest region.

Ama Dablam translates to 'Mother's Necklace': the long ridges extending on either side represent the protective arms of a mother ('Ama'), while the hanging serac on the southwest face resembles a 'Dablam', the traditional double-sided gold pendant worn by Sherpa women. Looming over Tengboche and Dingboche, it is considered the holy grail of technical alpine mountaineering in the Khumbu, requiring steep rock climbing, hard water ice, and razor-edge ridge traversal.

Ascent History & Heritage

First climbed on March 13, 1961 by members of Sir Edmund Hillary's Silver Hut Scientific Expedition. The technical nature of the Southwest Ridge has since made it one of the most coveted mountaineering summits in the world.

Standard Route

Unmatched vertical exposure, dramatic camp perches on narrow ledges over 6,000m, and views of Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu from the summit.