Cho Oyu Expedition, 2010 Autumn
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
Sep 05 Arrive in Kathmandu,
Transfer to Hotel
Sep 06 Kathmandu sightseeing tour & preparation for
Expedition
Welcome dinner in the evening
Sep 07 Drive across Tibet
border to Zhangmu,
Hotel
Sep
08 - 09 Drive to Nyalam and do some acclimatization
walks around.
Sep 10 - 11 Tingri
Sep 12 - 13 Drive to Chinese BC
and stay overnight there
Sep 14 Intermediate Camp
Sep 15 Advanced Base Camp
Sep 16-17 Rest/Acclimatization Days
Sep 18 Lake Camp
Sep 19-23 Camp I
Sep 24-26 Camp II
Sep 27-26 Camp II and back to
ABC
Sep 27 Rest day at ABC
Sep 28-30 Move up to Camp II
Oct 01-02 Rest days at Camp II
Oct 03-08 Summit Cho Oyu and
back to BC
Oct 09-10 Back to Zhangmu (23km),
Cross the border in to Nepal, Drive to Kathmandu (121km)
Oct 11 Free day in Kathmandu
Oct 12 Fly back
Expedition Date - 05 Sep to 12 Oct 2010
- 05 Sep - Arrive in KTM
- 12 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.
