I took the 20 day mountaineering course at Tserko Peak in December alongside a separate group of college students. I had my own IFMGA certified guide for the course, but the entire group shared base camp and some of the lessons. I learned so much in this course, and it prepared me for an advanced course in climbing/rescue. My instructor, Anup Gurung, was dedicated, knowledgeable, and fun. Tulsi Gurung, also an experienced mountain guide, was there to supplement my instruction and answer any questions, technical or otherwise, that I had. The staff and Assistant Guides were awesome, friendly, and welcoming.
This course was based on experiential learning, with concepts and techniques taught directly in the field. I thought this made it a lot of fun. I learned glacier travel, fixed rope ascending and descending, ice climbing, rock climbing, and knot tying and navigation directly through experience. This course was definitely worth more than the cost, and it was the experience of a lifetime. I highly recommend it.
