Cholatse 6440M SW Ridge Expedition
This expedition is looking for experienced climbers to join. We will be attempting the 6440M south west ridge of Cholatse. The maximum size for the climbing team will be 6 members plus one climbing climbing Sherpa.
Dates: May 2009, October 2009
Duration: 30 Days
Team Size: 6 members, 1 Western Guide, 1 Climbing Sherpa
Cost: ~$3750 usd
Climbing Grade: EXTREME
The climbing route is considered a very technical and challenging ascent. Climbers can expect to encounter cold temperatures, ice fall negotiation, 15-20 pitches of knife edge ridge climbing and terrifying exposure on summit day.
Cholatse (also known as Jobo Lhaptshan) is a mountain in the Khumbu region of the Nepalese Himalaya. Cholatse is connected to Taboche (6,501m) by a long ridge. The Chola glacier descends off the east face. The north and east faces of Cholatse can be seen from Dughla, on the trail to Mount Everest base camp.
Cholatse was first climbed via the southwest ridge on April 22, 1982 by Vern Clevenger, Galen Rowell, John Rowell and Bill O'Connor. The north face was successfully scaled in 1984.
This is an all inclusive trek and climbing expedition. Each member has 4 nights at The Marshyangdi 4 star Hotel with an excellent breakfast buffet included. These days can be used before or after the expedition as you see fit. Extra nights cost around $20 usd. You will be greeted at the Kathmandu Airport and taken to your Hotel to unwind or go check out the crazy Thamel district of Kathmandu.
Itinerary:
- Days 01 : Arrival at Katmandu
- Days 02 : Greetings & Meetings
- Days 03 : Fly to Lukla (2800m) and trek to Phakding (2640m)
- Days 04 : Trek to Namche Bazaar (3446m)
- Days 05 : Rest in Namche
- Days 08 : Cholatse Base Camp
- Days 09 - 24 : Climbing Period
- Days 25 : Break down Base Camp
- Days 26 : Trek to Namche Bazar
- Days 27 : Trek to Lukla
- Days 28 : Fly to Kathmandu
- Days 29 : Kathmandu
- Days 30 : Departure from Kathmandu
Included in Cost:
- Airport transfers.
- 04 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
- Trekking fees.
- Domestic airfare.
- Peak permit fee and all government taxes.
- National Park fees.
- Khumbu Ice fall route fees.
- Liaison officer.
- Guides and porters equipment, daily wages, food, insurance.
- Deluxe Base Camp services.
- Medical/ emergency oxygen with regulator and mask.
- High Altitude mountain tents.
- Mountain Fuel.
- Gamow bag / Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC)
- Group equipment.
- Satellite Phone & email access.
Not Included:
- Personal medical and evacuation insurance.
- Nepal entry visa.
- Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu.
- Personal climbing equipment.
- International airfare and airport tax.
- Tips and personal nature expenses.