MakaluDuration 60 Days » Grade 5E
An expedition to climb the fifth highest mountain in the world via the North Face and North East Ridge[more]
 Makalu's North Face, with the Makalu La and NE Ridge, taken from Everest's South Col Photo: © Carlos Rodrigues
IntroductionFor Spring 2011, we are planning an expedition to the North Side of Makalu, the route taken by the fi rst ascent in 1955 and climbed by the British Services Makalu Expedition in 2008. At 8,463m, Makalu is the world's 5th highest mountain and this will be 7th of the 14 8,000m peaks, which we will attempt. The mountain has had less than 300 ascents by individual climbers and fewer than 10 British ascents. From a base camp at the foot of the Chago Glacier, we will use 4 camps on the mountain, including camp 3 on the Makalu La at 7,400m and a high camp on the North Face at approximately 7,800m. To make this ascent we anticipate sending a high-calibre team, which will be led by Robert Mads Anderson. If you want to join us on Makalu, you need to have a lot of mountaineering experience with at least one previous attempt on an 8,000 metre peak in your résumé. A trekking group will accompany the climbing team to base camp. Please contact Simon Lowe at Jagged Globe for more information.
Experience RequiredThe Makalu expedition is suitable for experienced mountaineers with previous 8,000m climbing experience. To join us on Makalu, you need to be fully conversant with mountaineering techniques. Ideally, having completed Alpine climbs equivalent to AD and have prior altitude experience of 8,000m or above.This expedition is graded 5E... read more about grades Our Scottish Winter Courses and our Alpine Courses provide good skills preparation for an expedition.
Team CompositionRobert Mads Anderson will lead our 2011 Makalu expedition. Robert will be assisted by additional expedition leaders, depending on numbers and will be supported by a number of hand-picked Sherpas... read more about leaders
Expedition ItineraryDay 1: Depart London. For those joining the expedition in the UK, fly London to Kathmandu on Jet Airways via Delhi.
Pre-Expedition MeetingPrior to all our expeditions, we host a Pre-Expedition Weekend in North Wales... read more
EquipmentTo join the Makalu expedition you need the following specialist equipment.We 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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