Live near Ottawa? Come to our travel talk on November 29th for more details on this trip!
How would you like to travel to an exotic land, challenge yourself to climb to the base of the highest mountain in the world, and do it all in the spirit of giving by helping those in need?
Join us on an adventure of a lifetime and be part of the Everest Trek Dream Team 2012 April 22 - May 10, 2012.
Your Host
Shawn Dawson is the founder of the Dream Mountains Foundation and has recently summited Mount Everest as part of his Seven Summit Quest; making him the 8th person in history to summit the highest mountain on every continent in less than 2 years. Shawn also led the 2011 Kilimanjaro Dream Team to a 100% Summit success on the mountain and together the team raised over $100,000 for the 7 charities!
What will the money I raise for Dream Mountains be used for?
The team goal is $100,000 with each climber responsible for $5,000 for their chosen charity out of this list of seven.
Habitat for Humanity
Dreams Take Flight
Ottawa School Breakfast Program
Water Can
Canadian Aid for Chernobyl
CARE Canada
SOS Children's Villages
All donations go directly to the chosen charity, no portion goes to Dream Mountains Foundation administation costs.
Can I get a tax receipt for fundraising?
Your sponsors receive a tax receipt for the money they donate.
If I am fundraising for this, how much of what I raise goes to pay for the trip and how much will go to the Charity?
Each climber has a fundraising target of $5,000 which will directly support their chosen charity. Climbers are responsible to pay for their travel costs but may seek sponsors to help with these expenses, however these funds are not eligible for a tax receipt.
Will Dream Mountains Foundation help me in my fundraising efforts?
Individual fundraising is easier than ever. We have an online fundraising tool that will help you as a climber reach out to spread the word and engage your family, friends and colleagues check out last years DreamTeam climb to Everest Base Camp (sponsor a Trekker).
What costs are covered in the TREK fees?
Included in the climb cost of $1999 CAD:
International Arrival/Departure transfers with traditional garland welcome, airport porters, hospitality staff.
5 Star hotel in Kathmandu on a twin share, bed & breakfast basis for 4 nights;
Welcome Nepali Dinner and hotel transfers;
Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu flights
Half-day guided Kathmandu city tour with English-speaking guide;
All internal transport by tourist bus as appropriate & available according to your itinerary;
Orientation documentation including Kathmandu city map and trekking map;
Lodge Trekking service arrangement as per itinerary which includes:
Lodge accommodation on twin share or in Dormitory type rooms.
Set Breakfasts, Lunches & Dinners in the Lodges,
All applicable trekking & National Park entrance permits and fees;
Porters or pack animals to carry all personal duffel bags;
12 kilograms baggage allowance while on trek;
Departing Canada April 22, 2012 - Returning May 10, 2012
DAY 1 TO 3 - Departing from Canada (Sunday, April 22) Arriving Katmandu (Tuesday, April 24)
Flying into Kathmandu on a clear day is an unforgettable experience, with the entire Nepalese Himalaya spread out below. Pass through immigration, collect your bags and go through Customs Green Channel to the passenger pick-up area outside. Take a deep breath, ignore the taxi drivers, hotel touts and people trying to take your luggage and look for an AmaDablam signboard. Identify yourself and we will take over. Transfer to the Hotel, and join your group for an arrival briefing from your AmaDablam Group Leader. Fill out the National Park Entry and Rafting Permit (if optioned) applications. Our Guest Relations Officer will collect your Passport and air ticket to obtain these and reconfirm onward travel, and return them at the end of the trip. Our GROs will give you any help you need, like arranging Mountain Flights. The highlight of the evening is a traditional dinner at Kathmandu's finest Nepali restaurant.
DAY 4 (Wednesday, April 25)
After a morning guided city tour, your Leader will give a trek briefing and issue part of the Trek Pack. The afternoon is free, but ask for help if you need it.
DAY 5 (Thursday, April 26) TO DAY 13 (Sunday, May 6)
Early next morning, transfer to the Domestic Airport for a spectacular mountain flight to Lukla, perched above the Dudh Kosi (River of Milk), named for its pale colour from glacier melt. Years ago, Lukla was a herding pasture (it means "Place for Sheep"), but is now the gateway to the Everest region, so hundreds of trekkers pass through it. Lunch in Lukla and trek to Phakdingma. You will immediately notice the difference between the Nepalis of Kathmandu and the local Sherpas who migrated from Tibet 500 years ago. You will also notice Mani Walls made of hundreds of carved and brightly-painted stone.
DAY 14 (Monday, May 7)
Take another scenic flight back to Kathmandu and your Hotel. Return the AmaDablam 'Trek Pack', and you're free to explore, shop, get your films developed, try out various restaurants, take a scenic Mountain Flight or more guided tours. Your Guide will show you around and help with shopping, but remember, he/she can only be in one place at a time!
DAY 15 (Tuesday, May 8)
Rest Day
DAY 16 (Wednesday, May 9)
It is time to fly home, AmaDablam transport staff will deliver you to the International Airport in ample time for check-in. Please collect valuables from security deposit and settle all Hotel bills. If you are going on to India, Tibet or Bhutan, to join another of our exciting adventures, you will be met at the respective International Airport, as explained in a separate AmaDablam Trip Supplement. We are sure you will have just as much fun as you did in Nepal! If you are heading straight home, have a safe journey and see you on your next adventure!
