Mt. CHO-OYU (8,201m / 26,906ft)
Expedition
Cho-Oyu (8201m) is the highest & easiest
of the more straightforward 8000m peaks and an
excellent choice for mountaineers wishing to climb
their first 8000 metre peak. Historically, expeditions
to Cho-Oyu have a higher rate of success than
any other 8000 meter peaks.
This is attributable to two key factors. First,
access to the mountain is very easy, as it is
possible to drive all the way to the mountain.
This makes logistical planning much easier than
for a Himalayan peak where there is a long approach
walk using porters. Secondly, the route is fairly
easy and has minimal objective danger. The first
camp on the mountain can normally be reached wearing
only trekking boots. Above this the technical
sections are short and are all fixed ropes.
From
base camp at 5700m steep moraines lead to a shoulder
at 6400m, the normal site of Camp 1. Above this
camp lies the technical crux of the climb, a 50-metre
high serac barrier split by a ramp. Climbers jumar
this short section on fixed ropes. Above this
Camp 2 is situated at about 7000m. The climbing
angle eases slightly towards the highest Camp
3 at about 7500m on the North West Face. On summit
day the route ascends through a steep rock barrier
before easier-angled snow slopes that lead to the summit
plateau. The true summit itself is located a long
way back at the far end of the huge summit snowfields.
| Day 01 |
Arrive at Kathmandu. |
| Day 02-03 |
Official formalities/preparations.
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| Day 04 |
Drive to Zhangmu. |
| Day 05-09 |
Drive to Cho-Oyu Base camp. |
| Day 10-12 |
Stay at Base Camp. |
| Day 13-38 |
Climbing Period of Mt. Cho-Oyu. |
| Day 39-40 |
Return to Base camp & cleaning up
Base camp. |
| Day 41-42 |
Drive back to Zhangmu, then to
Kathmandu. |
| Day 44 |
International departure. |
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Code:
SAATE3
Starting from: Zhangmu
Ending at: Zhangmu
Grade: 
Highest access of the expedition:
Cho-Oyu summit (8,201m)
Culture: Buddhism Tibetan based
Mode of expedition:
Hotel accommodation + Camping
Most attraction of the expedition:
Climb the easiest 8000m mountain, the beautiful
Tibetan plateau etc…
Departures: April thru May, September thru October
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