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Climbing Cho Oyu is an excellent introduction to the world of 8000
meter peaks. The sixth highest summit in the world, it is the most
popular of the giant peaks, attracting many expeditions each year.
High Altitude Dreams' goal will be the original route on the Northwest
side
The route is of moderate difficulty and relatively safe, with outstanding
views and good camps. It is our pleasure to provide support and
logistics for experienced and self-reliant climbers. The High Altitude
Dreams staff includes of some of the most experienced and skilled
Sherpa climbers working on the mountain today; likewise our hardworking
base camp staff is both well-trained and accommodating.
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Services Provided : |
- Climbing permits, Environmental fees
and deposit, Chinese Visa
- Overland transport from Kathmandu to
North base camp in Tibet.
- Liaison Officer wages,
expenses and equipment.
- Local guide/base camp
manager who will accompany the team trekking to base camp &
back.
- Sherpa climbing team, who will fix
the route, establishing three camps on the mountain and
stocking these camps with food, fuel and oxygen. (Members
are expected to carry their own personal gear above base camp)
- Oxygen – two
Russian bottles (three liters each), including mask and regulator.
- Food, fuel, stoves
and cooking equipment on the mountain.
- North Face tents for
all camps.
- Base Camp services include a BC Coordinator with skilled kitchen staff, Dining tent, Single
tent for members, Hot water Shower and toilet facilities, Communication
Tents & Gas Heater for Dinning Tent.
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Itinerary: |
| August 26 - 27
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Arrive in Kathmandu, where you
will be received by the representatives of High Altitude Dreams
and transported to your hotel. Begin final preparations and
packing for the mountain. |
| August 28
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One last day of sightseeing and
shopping in Kathmandu. |
| August 29 |
Drive to Zhangmu, passing the
international border, overnight in hotel. |
| August 30
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Drive to Nyalam in
Tibet, overnight in hotel. |
| August 31 |
Rest and acclimatization in Nyalam.
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| September 1 |
Drive to Tingri, overnight in
hotel. |
| September 2 |
Drive to "Chinese
Base Camp"(4800
meters) . |
| September 3
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Rest day, "Chinese
Base Camp"
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| September 4
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Rest day, "Chinese
Base Camp". |
| September 5
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Trek towards
Base Camp, camp along
trail. |
| September 6 |
Arrive at
Base Camp (5700 meters)
at the Nangpa La. |
| September 7 - October 1 |
Climbing period.
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| October 2 |
Trek to "Chinese
Base Camp".
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| October 3
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Drive to Tingri.
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| October 4 |
Drive to Zhangmu.
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| October 5 |
Drive to Kathmandu.
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From Base Camp, the route goes up a convoluted
glacier till below the NW Ridge, a steep, loose slope leads to Camp
One. The route continues up the ice and snow-covered ridge, passing
a short but steep ice wall, which are one of the technical cruxes
of the route. From Camp Two to Camp Three the route climbs more
steeply up the West Face. On summit day, the route climbs directly
above Camp Three to a short but steep headwall of rock and ice,
the second crux of the route. Above this obstacle, the route continues
up the West Face, till the summit plateau is reached. A long but
gradual climbs then leads to the top.
On summit day a Sherpa will accompany each climber,
carrying extra oxygen if needed. High Altitude Dreams provides 2
bottles of Oxygen for the ascent. Normally it would be used on summit
day.
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Services Not Provided : |
- Travel to and from Nepal
- Nepal Visa
- Meals while in Kathmandu
- Staff gratuities
- Personal clothing and equipment
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Transport of personal equipment above
base camp
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