Everest South Col

Altitude 8,850m/29,036ft » Duration 72 Days » Grade 4E

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

Everest Photo: © Iain Peter

Introduction

Jagged Globe offers expeditions to Everest via either the South Col route or the North Ridge. To date (2010), we have run fifteen expeditions to the mountain, twelve 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

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 2011 Everest expedition. The team will be supported by additional leaders, depending on team numbers, as well as our famolus Sherpa team... read more

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
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