Cho Oyu Expedition, 2012
8201m, TIBET
Cho Oyu is the sixth highest
mountain in the world and, even though it is regarded as
a technically straightforward 8000m peak, its altitude
is a serious undertaking and requires careful
preparation and a high level of fitness.
Excellent Support Team
Makalu Adventure has been
organizing fully supported mountaineering expeditions
since 1990s.Makalu Adventure has one of the most
experienced expedition crews in the Himalayas; excellent
Climbing Sherpa guides and cook.
World Class Equipment
We import original products
from Mountain Hardware & North Face. The tents and whole
set of camping equipment are of world class. We provide
everyone with quality HA mountaineering tents & many
other equipment at no extra charge.
Safety
Our success rate has been very
good and safety record is one of the best.
We provide emergency oxygen,
satellite phone, portable altitude chamber and first-aid
with medicines. There is always a backup plan should
climbers require emergency support, descent or further
assistance.
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrive in Kathmandu,
Transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Kathmandu sightseeing tour & preparation for
Expedition
Welcome dinner in the evening
Day 03 Drive across Tibet
border to Zhangmu,
Hotel
Day 04 - 05 Drive to Nyalam and do some acclimatization
walks around.
Day 06 - 07 Tingri
Day 08 - 09 Drive to Chinese BC
and stay overnight there
Day 10 Intermediate Camp
Day 11 Advanced Base Camp
Day 12-13 Rest/Acclimatization Days
Day 14 Lake Camp
Day 15-19 Camp I
Day 20-22 Camp II
Day 23 Rest day
Day 24-26 Camp II and back to
ABC
Day 27-28 Rest days at ABC
Day 29-41 Summit Cho Oyu and
back to BC
Day 42-43 Back to Zhangmu (23km),
Cross the border in to Nepal, Drive to Kathmandu (121km)
Day 44 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 45 Fly back
Spring - 10 Apr to 23 May 2012
- 10 Apr - Arrive in KTM
- 23 May - Depart KTM
Autumn - 04 Sep to 17 Oct 2012
- 04 Sep - Arrive in KTM
- 17 Oct - Depart KTM
Recent Success
In 2009, we put everyone in the expedition team
to the summit recording 100% success.
Experience Counts
Makalu Adventure has a very experienced team
going to Cho Oyu.
