Tibet Trek to Cho Oyu and Everest Base Camps with International Mountain Guides

IMG Senior guide Adam Angel, a veteran or many climbs and treks worldwide and several treks in Tibet, will lead our Spring 2011 Tibet Trek. In addition to visiting Cho Oyu ABC (with the chance to hike to Camp 1, over 20,000 ft) the Tibet Trek will go to Rongbuk (Everest BC). From there they will take a shot at hiking to Everest ABC at over 21,400 feet. This is a very difficult trek destination and one which we feel is obtainable for normal people only with the pre acclimatization from the Cho Oyu Trek first. This is the highest non technical trek in the world, suitable only for fit and healthy hikers!!

You'll travel to Cho Oyu Base Camp by truck and jeep and work with the climbing team to establish Base Camp (about 15,000'). After several days to acclimatize at Base Camp, with hiking each day, we move up to Advanced Base Camp (about 18,500') with the team and the yaks. We would expect to have ABC established about two weeks after leaving home. It takes at least two days of rugged hiking to get to ABC, which is near the famous Nangpa La (an old trade route leading to the Khumbu and Namche Bazaar in Nepal).

Trekkers stay at ABC for several days for acclimatization, and if desired, a climb up to Camp 1. You are right at the base of the mountain, surrounded by the big Himalayan peaks. It is awesome scenery. After a few days with the climbers at ABC, it is time to head for Rongbuk Gompa (monastery) and Everest Base Camp (17,000) for the World's Best Everest View. From there we will hire yaks to support our trek to Everest ABC. We will plan an overnight at the "Intermediate Camp" and from there will make the trek to ABC and back as a long day trip. This will be the pay off for all the acclimatization we now have under our belt from several weeks in Tibet!!

From there we descend by Jeep into one of the world's great canyons to Zhangmu and the Friendship Bridge and Friendship Highway. It is the wildest ride in the world — go over a 17,000 foot pass and in a few hours go up or down over 15,000 feet in of the world's deepest gorges. You'll be able to enjoy a full day of some final shopping and sightseeing in Kathmandu before heading back out to the airport the next day for your return flight home.

Note on Dates

Dates are listed starting with the arrival day to Kathmandu to the arrival day back to Kathmandu at the end of the trip. The ending date for the CHO OYU TREK is fixed. The ending date for the CHO OYU CLIMB is flexible, depending on weather and conditions. It would be normal to add at least 7 extra contingency days on the itinerary for the climb (leave KTM on Oct 8 for homeward flights). If necessary, climbers will change their departure flights from Kathmandu when they know exactly when the expedition is going to end.

International Mountain Guides (IMG)

IMG is the oldest and most respected high-altitude climbing service in the world and its three principals, Eric Simonson, Phil Ershler, and George Dunn, have led and organized hundreds of expeditions worldwide. Each is an AMGA Certified Alpine Guide with Himalayan expedition experience including Everest, K2, Kangchenjunga, Shishapangma, and Cho Oyu. IMG's Himalayan mountaineering programs are organized and directed by Eric Simonson, one of the world's premiere expedition organizers. Under his direction IMG has conducted over 40 Himalayan expeditions. His teams include a group of professionals and Sherpas who are the best in the business. Since 1990, 450 IMG team members have summited the world's classic 8,000-meter peaks, including Everest, Cho Oyu and Shishapangma.

Ama Dablam Extension

For climbers interested in staying in Nepal to do more climbing, we are offering Ama Dablam immediately after the Autumn Cho Oyu Expedition, with a 10% discount for Cho Oyu climbers.