| At 8201m, Cho Oyu is the world's sixth highest mountain and a true Himalayan giant that straddles the Nepal/Tibet border. With one of the highest success rates, low technical difficulty and best safety records, it is an ideal first 8000m peak. 360 runs all their expeditions above 8000m through Kenton Cool and Guy Willets company, Dream Guides. Rolfe is scheduled to lead this expedition to Cho Oyu. Working together with Dream Guides we firmly believe that we can offer you the very best chance to summit Cho Oyu and invite you to contact us should you be considering this expedition. We climb Cho Oyu from the Tibetan side via the classic North West face. The expedition starts in Kathmandu where we make our final preparations before flying to Lhasa, the capitol of Tibet. Base camp is high at about 5700m, so we take our time getting there, breaking the road journey up with opportunities for sight seeing and all the important acclimatisation walks en route. Base camp will be home for up to three and a half weeks while we climb the mountain and so will be as comfortable as possible with plenty of good food. Our strong sherpa team will prepare the route, fixing ropes and stocking our higher camps with food, gas and oxygen so that everything is in place ready for our summit push - on which they will accompany us. With this 'state of the art' support and leadership from Rolfe Oostra, Kenton Cool or one of the Dream Guides, your chances of success are high. To be prepared for climbing Cho Oyu, you will need a good grounding in mountaineering and, ideally, will have at least climbed to 6000m. Although Cho Oyu is often considered the easiest of the 8000m peaks, it is certainly not 'easy'. You will need a strong determination and much dedication, as well as good physical fitness and health to reach the summit. Day 1-2 Fly to Kathmandu (leave 23rd - arrive 24th August) Day 3 Final preparations in Kathmandu and sightseeing Day 4 Fly to Lhasa in Tibet Day 5-6 Sight seeing and acclimatising in Lhasa (3600m) Day 7-9 Travel to lower/Chinese base camp (^5000m) by jeep. Day 10-11 Acclimatisation hike and sorting out kit that is necessary for the trek to BC. Day 12-13 Trek to Base Camp (5600m). Day 14-37 Climb Cho Oyu Day 38-39 Return to Kathmandu (by foot and jeep). Day 40 Relaxing in Kathmandu Day 41 Fly Home on Friday 3rd October (arrive in the UK on Saturday 4th) This Itinerary gives an outline of the planned schedule for the expedition with built in contingency in case of lost baggage on arrival at Kathmandu, and in case of adverse travelling conditions on our return from basecamp. It also allows gradual acclimatisation on the way up to basecamp. The exact itinerary may change due to factors beyond our control, or to suit the team as a whole. In particular, during the approach, we will endeaver to make progress whilst making sure climbers are acclimatising properly. An ascent of Cho Oyu is a serious proposition and should not be taken lightly. Careful preparation is required. Whilst we guarantee to provide the best mountain service a number of pre-expedition meetings are required before any client is considered for the team. Contact us at 360 Expeditions for full expedition itineraries and expedition advice. |
| Price: TBA | |
Dates: 23 August - 4th October 2009 41 Days |
Highlights: Chance to summit the 6th highest mountain on the Planet. Major Himalayan expedition in a fascinating country. Experience of Extreme altitude in preparation for Everest. |
Experience required To
be prepared for climbing Cho Oyu, you will need a good grounding in
mountaineering and, ideally, have at least climbed to 6000m. Although
Cho Oyu is often considered the easiest of the 8000m peaks, it is certainly
not 'easy'. You will need strong determination and dedication, as well
as good physical fitness and health to reach the summit. |
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