A snow-covered Himalayan summit lit by the first light of morning
Mountaineering • Nepal · Pakistan · Tibet

Expeditions Above the Clouds

Nineteen peaks across three altitude bands, from a first 6000m summit to all fourteen of the world’s 8000ers. Full Sherpa support, oxygen, permits and weather forecasting — run by climbers who have stood on these summits themselves.

19 Expeditions
14 Peaks Over 8000m
8,848 m Highest Summit
15+ Years in the Himalaya
The Fourteen Giants

Over 8000 Meters

The world’s highest peaks – the ultimate mountaineering challenge.

14 Available Expeditions

Experience the ultimate mountaineering challenge with our Over 8000 Meters expeditions. These are the world’s highest peaks, offering the most demanding and rewarding climbing experiences. Our expert guides and comprehensive support ensure your safety and success on these legendary mountains.

Bookings Open Expedition tents on the glacier at Everest Base Camp beneath the Khumbu Icefall Khumbu, Nepal 8,848 m

Everest Expedition

The full South Col expedition — Khumbu Icefall, the Western Cwm, the Lhotse Face and a summit morning on the roof of the world.

50–55 Days Extreme Spring (Apr–May)
Bookings Open A steep snow-covered Himalayan summit catching the first light of morning Karakoram, Pakistan 8,611 m

K2 Expedition

The second highest mountain on Earth and by common consent the hardest — the Abruzzi Spur, House's Chimney, the Black Pyramid and the Bottleneck.

50–55 Days Extreme Summer (Jun–Aug)
Bookings Open Snow-covered peaks rising behind a high Himalayan village in the early morning Taplejung, Eastern Nepal 8,586 m

Kanchenjunga Expedition

The third highest mountain in the world, in the remotest corner of eastern Nepal — a long, cold, uncrowded expedition on the South-West Face.

50–55 Days Extreme Spring (Apr–May)
Bookings Open Panoramic view of a glacier basin ringed by snow-covered peaks Khumbu, Nepal 8,516 m

Lhotse Expedition

Shares the Khumbu Icefall and the Western Cwm with Everest, then breaks away into the narrow ice couloir that leads to the fourth highest summit on Earth.

49–52 Days Extreme Spring (Apr–May)
Bookings Open Climbers looking out at a wall of snow-covered Himalayan peaks under a clear sky Makalu-Barun, Nepal 8,485 m

Makalu Expedition

A four-sided pyramid of rock and ice, isolated in the Barun valley, with the most technical summit ridge of Nepal's 8000m peaks.

48–55 Days Extreme Spring (Apr–May)
Bookings Open A deep blue high-altitude lake below a heavily snow-covered mountain face Tibet (China) / Nepal border 8,188 m

Cho Oyu Expedition

Widely regarded as the most achievable of the fourteen 8000m peaks — a short expedition on a broad, mostly non-technical snow route.

36–40 Days Very Hard Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Bookings Open A high snow summit lit orange by sunrise above a forested valley Dhaulagiri, Western Nepal 8,167 m

Dhaulagiri Expedition

A serious, avalanche-conscious climb on the North-East Ridge, above one of the deepest gorges on Earth.

35–40 Days Extreme Spring (Apr–May)
Bookings Open The white pyramid of Manaslu rising above prayer flags and a stone chorten Gorkha, Nepal 8,163 m

Manaslu Expedition

The eighth highest peak in the world and the most popular autumn 8000er — an excellent, well-supported step towards Everest.

50 Days Very Hard Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Bookings Open A vast snow wall rising above a high glaciated pass Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan 8,126 m

Nanga Parbat Expedition

The western anchor of the Himalaya and one of the most serious 8000m climbs anywhere — the Kinshofer route on the Diamir Face.

45–50 Days Extreme Summer (Jun–Aug)
Bookings Open A sanctuary of snow-covered peaks encircling a high base camp Annapurna, Nepal 8,091 m

Annapurna I Expedition

The tenth highest mountain and statistically the most dangerous — first climbed in 1950, still one of the boldest permits you can hold.

50 Days Extreme Spring (Apr–May)
Bookings Open Snow-covered mountains reflected in a still turquoise glacial lake Karakoram, Pakistan 8,080 m

Gasherbrum I Expedition

The eleventh highest peak on Earth, hidden deep in the Karakoram behind its neighbours — steep, cold and rarely crowded.

40–45 Days Extreme Summer (Jun–Aug)
Bookings Open A chaotic field of glacier seracs beneath high snow-covered ridges Karakoram, Pakistan 8,051 m

Broad Peak Expedition

A long, broad-shouldered mountain across the glacier from K2 — technically moderate, but with one of the longest summit days in the Karakoram.

50–55 Days Extreme Summer (Jun–Aug)
Bookings Open A line of climbers on a high ridge below a wall of snow-covered peaks Karakoram, Pakistan 8,035 m

Gasherbrum II Expedition

The most straightforward 8000m peak in Pakistan and the usual first Karakoram summit — a clean snow and ice route on the South-West Ridge.

40–45 Days Very Hard Summer (Jun–Aug)
Bookings Open Snow-covered summits rising at the head of a broad brown valley Tibet (China) 8,027 m

Shishapangma Expedition

The only 8000m peak entirely inside Tibet, and the shortest of the fourteen — a compact expedition with drive-in base camp access.

On request Very Hard Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Technical High Altitude

Over 7000 Meters

Challenging high-altitude peaks for experienced climbers.

2 Available Expeditions

Challenge yourself on our Over 7000 Meters expeditions. These peaks offer technical climbing challenges and stunning high-altitude experiences for experienced mountaineers. Each expedition is carefully planned with safety as our top priority.

Bookings Open A high mountain village on a hillside beneath snow-covered rock peaks Dolpo / Dhaulagiri, Nepal 7,246 m

Putha Hiunchuli Expedition

The westernmost summit of the Dhaulagiri massif — a friendly 7000er with a wild trek in from the edge of Dolpo.

28–30 Days Very Hard Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Bookings Open A monastery and stone village below a wall of snow-covered Himalayan peaks Manaslu / Nar Phu, Nepal 7,126 m

Himlung Himal Expedition

The most popular 7000m training peak in Nepal, above the restricted Nar Phu valley on the Tibetan border.

32 Days Very Hard Autumn (Sep–Nov)
The TerraBlaze Difference

Why Choose Over 7000 Meters?

Expert Guides

Government-licensed Nepali guides, NMA-certified for climbing, leading in the altitude range they know best.

Safety First

Comprehensive safety protocols and emergency procedures for your peace of mind.

Planned Around You

Small teams, realistic acclimatisation schedules and a turnaround call made on the mountain, not in the office.

Where Climbers Begin

Over 6000 Meters

Technical climbing peaks with stunning views.

3 Available Expeditions

Discover technical climbing on our Over 6000 Meters expeditions. These peaks offer excellent training grounds for higher altitudes while providing spectacular views and challenging routes for climbers of all experience levels.

Bookings Open A steep snow-covered summit lit by early morning light Khumbu, Nepal 6,812 m

Ama Dablam Expedition

The most beautiful mountain in the Khumbu and the finest technical climb at this altitude — granite, ice and the famous Yellow Tower.

28–32 Days Technical / Very Hard Autumn (Oct–Nov)
Bookings Open Two climbers looking towards a horizon of snow-covered Himalayan peaks Hinku Valley, Nepal 6,476 m

Mera Peak Expedition

Nepal's highest trekking peak, with a summit panorama that takes in five 8000m mountains at once — and no technical climbing.

19 Days Moderate–Hard Spring & Autumn
Bookings Open Snow-covered peaks above a stone village and chorten in a high valley Annapurna, Nepal 6,091 m

Pisang Peak Expedition

A clean pyramid above the Manang valley, climbed as a summit day out of the Annapurna Circuit trek.

On request Moderate–Hard Spring & Autumn

Not Sure Which Peak Is Yours?

Tell us what you have climbed, how much time you have and what you want out of a season. We will tell you honestly which of these nineteen mountains fits — and which one does not, yet.