CHO OYU

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Climbing Cho Oyu Overview

Climbing Cho Oyu is an achievable undertaking for intermediate climbers who wish to attempt an 8,000 m peak. The expedition provides a perfect entrance into the world of high-altitude Himalayan climbing. The sixth highest mountain in the world, Cho Oyu lies in the heart of the Tibetan/Nepalese Himalayas and offers climbers views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and figuratively hundreds of other Himalayan peaks. The Cho Oyu climbing expedition exposes climbers to the ancient culture of Tibet.

Basic Information About Climbing

I had an excellent time during the entire expedition. From the moment I met Jiban and our guides at the Yak & Yeti, and our Sherpas later on, I felt we had the best people for this adventure. Obviously, Ben and Lakpa had a thorough understanding and experience working together. They were a very effective and complementary team.– Cho Oyu climber.

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CLIMBING CHO OYU PRICE

$30,000.00
$3,000 discount if you register by February 1, 2022

CLIMBING CHO OYU SCHEDULE

Dates TBD

PREREQUISITES & TRAINING FOR CLIMBS

In the best interest of personal safety, success, and team compatibility, adequate training and excellent physical conditioning are required. Climbers must be physically and mentally prepared to deal with strenuous situations at high altitudes. We strongly recommend prior crampon training as well as taking on a climb such as Mt. Rainier or Mt. Baker beforehand.

This is a fully guided ascent, led by Western guides who climb the mountain with you. We are one of the few outfitters offering this type of support (and, as a result, we have a high success rate and an outstanding safety record). It should be noted that most outfitters merely offer a supported trek, where a single guide facilitates the climb but does not act as a guide during the ascent.

Day 1 to 5

Depart home country.


Travel to Kathmandu.

Arrive in Kathmandu..

Rest day/visa processing in Chinese embassy in Kathmandu.

Fly to Lhasa (12,000 ft).

Day 6 to 25

Lhasa tour.


Drive to Shigatse (12,500 ft).

Overnight at Shigatse . Acclimatization hike.

Drive to Tingri (15,000 ft).

Overnight at Tingri . Acclimatization hike.

Drive to Chinese Base Camp (16,500 ft).

At Chinese Base Camp (2 days).

Travel to Intermediate Camp (17,000 ft) with yak support.

Trek towards Advanced Base Camp (18,700 ft) .

Organize and set up camp.

Rest and short hikes (2 days).

Climb to Camp I (21,000 ft.), return to Advanced Base Camp .

Rest day (2 days).

Carry and sleep at Camp I .

Climb to Ice Cliff and return to Camp I .

Rest in Camp I .

Carry to Camp 1.5 (22,500 ft).

Day 26 to 39

Carry to Camp II (23,400 ft).


Descend to Advanced Base Camp.

Rest in Advanced Base Camp (3 days) .

Carry to Camp I .

Carry to Camp II .

Move to Camp III (24,800 ft).

Summit attempt.

Extra day (3 days).

Return to Advanced Base Camp .

Day 40 to 45

Trek to Intermediate Campand drive to Tingri .


Drive to Shigatse.

Drive to Lhasa .

Fly to Kathmandu.

Depart Kathmandu for home country.

Arrive in home country.

Ben, Yeshey and the local support staff were all excellent and demonstrated effective leadership skills and full support to the hiking team at all times. In a typical for AAI manner there was a perfect balance between effective safe guiding, team management, and fun.

CYBERCASTS

Alpine Ascents provides family and friends the opportunity to follow our climbs as they proceed. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, we receive regular audio dispatches from the climbers and post them on our website.

OUR GUIDING TEAM

Part of Alpine Ascents’ success is based on our small and select group of experienced guides.

GEAR DEPARTMENT

Alpine Ascents has a full gear department ready to assist with your climbing questions and preparations. We have a full-time gear staff and a retail store.