On the Tibet-Nepal
border lies Cho Oyu 8201m. It makes an ideal first 8000m
peak due to
its technically straight-forward nature and easy descent.
But it is still a Himalayan giant and we treat it with
great respect. This expedition is only suitable for
climbers with previous altitude experience.
Using a careful acclimatisation plan and full logistical
support we tackle the mountain over 6 weeks from the
Tibetan side. Experienced high altitude western and
sherpa guides do much of the work on the mountain to
give you every chance of success and to maximise safety.
We include bottled oxygen, mask and regulator, for one
summit bid. Additional oxygen can be purchased if required.
Standing on the summit of Cho Oyu, looking over at Everest
only 650m higher will be a memory you will take with
you for the rest of your life. It will probably inspire
you to go the next 650m too!
On the successful trip in May 2000 we reached the summit
on the 31st day of the expedition: we had good weather
and conditions. We will allow 6 weeks for the trip and
by using the pre-monsoon season (April-May). Another
bonus of the Spring season is there is usually less
snow, so less chance of avalanche and easier going.
And of course it gets warmer and warmer toward summit
date as we approach summer (June). We begin our preparation
in Kathmandu but have an option to fly to Lhasa(which
allows a better acclimatization program and is an interesting
city to acclimatize in). We have now added an option
to climb Labchi Kang a 7367m high peak near BC which
allows us to pre-acclimatizes and then move quickly
up the mountain in one push, minimizing repetitive trips
to high camps.
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