Climbing your first peak over 6,000 metres above sea level is a completely different experience to trekking. It requires different preparation, different kit, involves different risks and demands a different level of mental resilience. If you\u2019re starting to think about your first 6,000-metre peak in Nepal, this article will help you choose a destination that suits you \u2013 rather than one that simply looks best in a photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
| <\/td> | Mera Peak<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>| Island Peak<\/strong><\/strong><\/td> | Lobuche East<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead> | Height<\/td> | 6,470 m<\/td> | 6,165 m<\/td> | 6,090 m<\/td><\/tr> | Technical difficulty<\/td> | low\u2013moderate<\/td> | moderate<\/td> | moderate<\/td><\/tr> | Hardware requirements (simplified)<\/td> | basic safety measures<\/td> | basic winter climbing<\/td> | basic winter climbing<\/td><\/tr> | The duration of the entire trip<\/td> | 18\u201322 days<\/td> | 18\u201322 days<\/td> | 19\u201323 days<\/td><\/tr> | Location<\/td> | Makalu Barun, flight to Lukla (most common)<\/td> | Khumbu region (EBC) \u2013 flight to Lukla<\/td> | Khumbu region (EBC) \u2013 flight to Lukla<\/td><\/tr> | The peak\u2019s popularity amongst all trekkers<\/td> | high, but less crowded with trekkers<\/td> | high<\/td> | high<\/td><\/tr> | Suitable for a first trip to the Himalayas<\/td> | It might be possible, but high-altitude experience is recommended<\/td> | That\u2019s fine, but high-altitude experience and a basic knowledge of climbing are recommended<\/td> | That\u2019s fine, but high-altitude experience and a basic knowledge of climbing are recommended<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n | |