Complete Guide To Island Peak - Everything You Need To Know

Here is the culmination of every bit of information I have to give about trekking to and climbing Island Peak, a 6189m mountain in Nepal.

Watch this video alongside my 'pre-trip gear list' for Island Peak to get a full grasp of how to pack and prepare, and what to expect on the trail and mountain.

There are many things to consider before leaving for an expedition in Nepal. Island Peak is a popular first destination for aspiring mountaineers (this was the case for me), and preparing for such a feat can be overwhelming.

I hope that this video in combination with my pre-trip video for Island Peak can make it so those who also want to attempt an Island Peak summit can have an easier time preparing, and a better chance at reaching the summit.

Follow along with my short video series of my Island Peak expedition to gain an even better understanding of the journey!

Hope this helps, enjoy!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Scenic Footage
2:18 - Intro
4:48 - Trekking Companies
5:40 - Packing Guide
6:22 - Goretex Layers
8:56 - Gloves
10:05 - Microspikes
10:45 - Equipment Hire
13:14 - What I Got Wrong
15:10 - Important Topics
15:20 - Lukla Flights
16:34 - Shopping
17:30 - ATMs
18:10 - Weather
20:46 - Daily Expenses
22:28 - Training
25:00 - Trek To EBC
29:56 - Climbing Island Peak
34:56 - What I'd Do Differently
36:34 - 4 Rules Of AMS
37:20 - Rule 1
37:55 - Rule 2
40:25 - Rule 3
40:44 - Rule 4
40:56 - Outro