Summit Safety & Risk

Friendship Peak Expedition — Safety Guide

AMS thresholds, glacier hazards, summit day go/no-go decision framework, and emergency contacts.

Primary Hazards

AMS at 17k ft

Crevasses on summit glacier

Extreme cold (-20C)

Snow blindness

AMS Protocol

High risk. Lady Leg is a critical acclimatization point. Acclimatization walk to Lady Leg is mandatory.

Evacuation Route

Manual carry to Dhundi (~4 hrs from ABC). Drive to Manali (~1 hr).

Solo Advisory

NOT RECOMMENDED. The glaciated summit push requires a partner and roping for safety.

Mandatory Operator Equipment

Oxygen Cylinder

Stretcher

VHF Radios

Ropes

Ice Axes

Pulse Oximeter

Advanced Med Kit

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Last Verified: May 2026

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