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Description In October 2008, be among the
first to enter the international record books by being part of
the most fabulous skydiving adventure in the world.
This adventure surpasses any experience in tandem skydiving so
far. Since 1991 the tandem skydiving community has landed onto
both the North and South Poles, ~ fabulous and awe inspiring adventures
in their own right, and as such they were the historic building
blocks for this new and exciting challenge.
The Mount Everest (29,035ft) tandem skydive pushes the boundaries
harder and higher, for this is a challenge taking tandem skydiving
into two harsh and extreme environments ~ high altitude at 29,500ft
plus extreme cold.
The jump dates in Nepal cheat the 200mph jet stream that roars
across Everest's summit, and the Drop Zone (DZ) is the highest
in the world at 12,350ft.
Combine the visual impact of looking onto the summit of Mt Everest
and some of the other highest mountains in the world and freefalling
past them, this adventure is a feast for those who seek to stimulate
all their senses to the point of near overload.
Skydive Everest draws upon the knowledge and skills of an unusual
group of tandem masters and
skydivers, some of whom are also Everest mountaineers. By
drawing on detailed knowledge of the geographical area of Mt Everest,
the surrounding Sherpa lands, and skills learned in both disciplines
the adventure has been brought to fruition after two years of
meticulous planning and preparation.
The first Everest Skydive season is to be filmed by Leo Dickinson
for distribution worldwide and will include the world's highest
ever tandem charity jump to raise funds for Global
Angels.
Group Size: Max. 24
Dates: Departure September 22, 2008. Return,
local date October 6, 2008.
Joining Instructions: Your final instructions and any
relevant tickets will be sent to you approximately 4 weeks before
date of travel, after full payment has been received.
Trip Comments & Style: An exhilarating and exclusive tandem
skydiving adventure that requires no previous parachuting experience.
Be a tandem passenger in the greatest part of the Himalayas amongst
some of the world's highest peaks and land on the world's highest
DZ. Spectacular scenery in the air, and on the ground. Experience
the culture of the Sherpas and Tamangs of the Everest region.
Experience trekking at altitude while acclimatizing for your tandem
jump. Stay in Sherpa lodges, relax with likeminded adventurers,
and enter the international record books along with the skydivers.
Food: A mix of local and Western food, i.e. dishes based
around pasta, rice, daal, chips, omelettes, chicken and mutton
with fresh vegetables where possible. Its a good idea to take
along some high energy snacks such as nuts etc. Meals in Kathmandu
have plenty of variation.
Maximum Elevation: In aircraft 29,500 ft; on ground 14,000
ft for acclimatization
Observer Support Group or Skydiver Companions: This option
is offered for those accompanying skydivers and excludes all,
skydiving elements, briefings, relevant CAAN permits, training
and equipment or mementos. Includes special observers jacket made
to measure.
Eight Day Everest Base Camp Extension: “Everest Above
and Below”. Available as an extension for all the above. Includes
full trekking facilities and support, with personal guide to Kallar
Pattar or Everest Base Camp and returning via Pheriche, Syangboche
to Lukla and back to Kathmandu.
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