Cho OyuAltitude 8,201m/26,906ft » Duration 44 Days » Grade 4E
The sixth highest mountain in the world and the most frequently climbed 8,000m peak[more]
 Summit of Cho Oyu, the world's 6th highest mountain Photo: © Neal Short
IntroductionThis expedition is an excellent opportunity for climbers to extend their experience to extreme altitudes and is highly recommended as a first 8,000m Peak, or as a stepping-stone to an attempt on Everest. The comparative ease of access, lack of objective dangers and generally uncomplicated terrain makes Cho Oyu the most attainable of the world's highest mountains. Of the thirteen expeditions that we have organised, eleven have put climbers on the summit, making Jagged Globe by far the most experienced and successful British operation on Cho Oyu... read more
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Experience RequiredThe Cho Oyu expedition is suitable for experienced mountaineers. To join us on Cho Oyu, you need to be fully conversant with mountaineering techniques. Ideally, having completed Alpine climbs equivalent to AD and have prior altitude experience of around 6,000m.This expedition is graded 4E... read more about grades Our Scottish Winter Courses and our Alpine Courses provide good skills preparation for an expedition.
Team CompositionLeaders assigned to our 2008 expedition are Adele Pennington and Tomaz Jakofcic. Adele climbed Cho Oyu in 2007 and Tomaz is an IFMGA Guide, with an outstanding high-altitude mountaineering CV. The expedition leader is supported by a number of hand-picked Sherpas. We provide a Sherpa for every two team members on Cho Oyu... read more about leadersLeaders Timothy Calder & Chris Groves & Andy Chapman (Aug '09).
Expedition ItineraryDay 1: Depart London. For those joining the expedition in the UK, fly London to Kathmandu on Qatar Airlines via Doha...read more
Pre-Expedition MeetingPrior to all our expeditions, we host a Pre-Expedition Weekend in North Wales... read more
EquipmentTo join the Cho Oyu expedition you need the following specialist equipment... read moreWe have a comprehensive Equipment Hire Service
InsuranceSpecial travel insurance is available from us which provides a wide range of cover... read more
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