Everest South Col

Altitude 8,850m/29,036ft » Duration 65 Days » Grade 4E

The world's highest mountain by the South Col route from Nepal

Richard Parks climbing to the summit of Everest 25 May 2011 (www2), 52 kb

Richard Parks climbing to the summit of Everest 25 May 2011 Photo: © 737 Challenge

Introduction

100% success in spring 2011 - all 10 climbers, plus 2 leaders and 8 Sherpas (3 of them twice) summited on 16 and 25 May!
Jagged Globe offers expeditions to Everest via either the South Col route or the North Ridge. To date (2011), we have run sixteen expeditions to the mountain, thirteen of which have followed Hillary and Tenzing's route via the South Col, and three via the North Ridge from Tibet. Team members on all of our South Col expeditions have reached the summit, with two of our three North Ridge expeditions being successful. Statistically, climbers attempting Everest via the South Col have a higher chance of success, due mainly to them having to spend less time above 8,000m, compared to on the North Ridge. Crucially, a shorter period of settled weather is required on the South side of the mountain and the climb is less exposed to high winds (a good example of this was in the 2010 season, when very few climbers summited on the North Ridge due to narrow weather windows). Jagged Globe offers a high level of Sherpa support and oxygen, which, when combined with expert leadership and logistics, provides the experienced mountaineer with what they need to attempt the world's highest mountain... read more

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Experience Required

To join the Everest team you will need to have extensive mountaineering experience. This should include previous high altitude experience of at least 6,000 metres, mixed with a multitude of Alpine mountaineering and, preferably, you will have taken part in a previous 8,000-metre expedition. We have found that those who have previously been to an 8,000-metre peak have a considerably better chance of getting to the top of Everest... read more
This expedition is graded 4E... read more about grades

Leadership

One of our most experienced 8,000m peak leaders will lead our 2012 Everest expedition. The team will be supported by additional leaders, depending on team numbers, as well as our famolus Sherpa team... read more

Leader David Hamilton (Mar '12).

Expedition Itinerary

Day 1: Outbound flight departures. For those joining the expedition in the UK, we fly from London to Kathmandu on Jet Airways via Delhi.... read more

Equipment

All mountaineering equipment, including ropes, fixings, tents, stoves and fuel will be brought from the UK. Climbers will need to provide their own personal equipment... read more
We have a comprehensive Equipment Hire Service

Additional Information

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First Expedition
Sep 1993

Summits
15

Total
16

Latest Reports & Photos (Jun '09)

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Dates

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Sat 24 Mar - Sun 3 Jun '12 Sat 30 Mar - Sun 2 Jun '13
Pre-Trip Weekend: Discuss equipment, fitness, health and acclimatisation in Snowdonia

Prices (choose currency)

Kathmandu

US$54,000

Altitude Profile

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Courses

To get the most from your expedition, Jagged Globe offer courses to make sure you have all the skills and the fitness you need [more]

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