Lhakpa RiAltitude 7,043m/23,107ft » Duration 29 Days » Grade 2B
The world's most climbable 7,000m peak[more]
 Lhakpa Ri from our camp at ABC on Everest Photo: © Jeremy Anson
IntroductionJagged Globe has organised ten expeditions to Lhakpa Ri (7,045m) since 2004 and as such, we have an excellent knowledge of this mountaineering objective, located opposite the North Face of Mt Everest. The approach to Lhakpa Ri is via Lhasa and the Tibetan Plateau, to the Rongbuk Monastery and Base Camp on the North side of Everest. We then trek up the historic East Rongbuk Glacier, following the Magic Highway of moraine through huge pinnacles of ice, to Advance Base Camp (6,400m), our launch pad for an ascent of what is probably the world's most attainable 7,000m peak. In spring 2010, we are offering the climb to the North Col (c7,000m) on Everest as an extension to the Lhakpa Ri climb.
The North Col ascent is significantly more involved, being much steeper and requiring a higher level of rope skills. As such, we have graded the North Col Extension as '3B', compared to Lhakpa Ri, which is '2B' in our Grading System. Clearly the expedition duration is the same whether you opt to climb to the North Col, with the Lhakpa Ri only climbers spending an extra day in Advance Base Camp when the North Col climbers make their ascent. There is an additional cost for climbing to the North Col. Please note that this extension is not available on our August/September expedition, as the fixed ropes placed be teams attempting Everest in the Spring season are not reliably in place later in the year... read more You can round off your trip with an optional extension ... read more about Lhakpa Ri extensions.
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Experience RequiredRemote trekking or mountaineering experience to 5,000 metres is required, plus snow and ice climbing experience and competence in abseiling/rappelling. We do not describe Lhakpa Ri as a 'trek' as the summit ridge is exposed and requires solid crampon technique. For a full overview of what you need to join this expedition... read moreThis expedition is graded 2B... read more about grades Our Scottish Winter Courses and our Alpine Courses provide good skills preparation and would provide an ideal build-up to this expedition.
Team CompositionThe team will comprise a western leader. There will also be several Nepalese climbing Sherpas, selected from our regular high altitude team... read moreThere are 12 places available on each expedition. Leader Mungo Ross (Apr '10).
Expedition ItineraryDay 1: Fly from London Heathrow to Kathmandu...read more
Pre-Expedition MeetingPrior to all our expeditions, we host a Pre-Expedition Weekend in North Wales... read more
EquipmentTo join the Lhakpa Ri 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
Additional InformationIf you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please contact us by telephone:
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