We arrived after a 4 hour hike today and im preparing or the summit push on cho oyu. If there is time, continue north along the path to the cho oyo base camp at the northern end of the sixth lake. Cho oyu is located along the nepal tibet border and we access the mountain from the tibetan northern side. Chooyu is considered to be the easiest of the 8000m summits in the world.
Cho oyu is an excellent choice for people looking to climb there first 8,000m peak or to prepare for mt. Climbing one of the worlds highest mountains brings its rewards and if you are lucky enough to stand on summit you will be granted the most impressive view of mt. Punebased mountaineering group giripremi scales mt. The story line is fairly straightforward following the team driving from kathmandu to tibet base camp, trekking to abc, and then the climbing to the camps on the mountain. Cho oyu and everest both sit on the border with nepal. The 1952 british expedition to cho oyu 26,750 feet 8,150 m the turquoise goddess was organised by the joint himalayan committee. Download 116 cho oyu mountain panorama himalayas nepal stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. Basic facts and location at 8188 meters, cho oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world. You can view the trip notes online by clicking the image or download a pdf by. Cho oyu located west of everest range close to melung tse and gaurishankar himal. Glaciers and a bitter climate delayed the climbing of cho oyu. Everest and is the logical choice for those who wish to embrace and climb an 8,000meter himalayan peak. Climbing the north west face of cho oyu we utilise three camps above base camp.
Comparing hillarys and tichys ascents of cho oyu mark horrell. In october of 2000 i climbed my first 8000 meter peak, cho oyu 26,906 ft. Cho oyu, the worlds sixth highest mountain at 8,201m, is located west of mt. Despite being the sixth highest mountain in the world with an elevation of 8188 meter. Cho oyu is in the westernmost part of the himalayan khumbu valley, which is 20 km west to mt. Cho oyu expedition mountain climbing nepal mountaineering. Documents the 2000 expedition of 21 climbers attempting cho oyu from the tibet side.
The mountain is the westernmost major peak of the khumbu subsection of the mahalangur himalaya 20 km west of mount everest. The 23yearold said he had previously attempted the same peak in 2014, where he almost lost his life after he was struck with paralysis midway. If you are interested in joining the cho oyu expedition but not interested in climbing an 8,000m peak, weve added a very unique trek option for fit and adventurous travelers. If you want to trek to cho oyu and on some treks, everest base camp, go with a team that actually gives you a real chance to fully experience it. In 20 and 2015 all team members reached the summit giving 100% success compared to our normal average of 80% success rate achieved between 20 to 2016 and 2018. Meaning goddess of turquoise in tibetan, cho oyu is the sixth tallest mountain in the world. It had been hoped to follow up the 1951 everest expedition with another british attempt on everest in 1952, but nepal had accepted a swiss application for 1952, to be followed in 1953 with a british attempt. Cho oyu massif is technically straightforward and relatively safe to climb and the peak offers a fantastic panoramic view of everest, lhotse, n. Complete 3 meals a day bld cooked by our expedition cook in.
Trek to cho oyu base camp 5,700m you spend 2 nights at an intermediate camp 5,400m, before continuing to base camp our home for the next 3 weeks. Mt cho oyu, the 6th highest mountain in the world standing at 8,188 meters above sea level. Tibet trek to cho oyu and everest base camps with international mountain guides. Cho oyu is located 30km west of mt everest and straddles the border between nepal and tibet. Cho oyu 8210m xtreme climbers treks and expedition your. Cho oyu shishapangma expedition snowy horizon treks and.
Cho oyu is located in sagamartha national park about 20 kilometers west of everest, making it the westernmost major peak of the khumbu region. Comparing hillarys and tichys ascents of cho oyu mark. Our cho oyu expeditions begins with a flight to lhasa instead of the drive via nepaltibet border. Cho oyu 8201 m, which means the turquoise goddess is the sixth highest mountain in the world, located a short distance to the west from the worlds highest mountain, the everest and the fourth highest, the lhotse in the khumbu. Cho oyu is the easiest eightthousander in the world the. Stands astride the nepaltibet border, just 70 kilometres west of everest. Cho oyu is the worlds sixth highest mountain and considered to be the easiest. Cho oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world, located a short distance to the west from everest the highest and lhotse the fourth highest in the khumbu. Everest and lhotse the 4th highest in the khumbu region of eastern nepal along the tibetan border china. It was first summited in 1954 by an austrian and tibetan expedition. Cho oyu 8201m is the sixth highest mountain in the world, located at short distance to the west from everest in the khumbu region of eastern nepal along the tibetan border. The cho oyu expedition is technically easier than the other 8000 metre mountains and is thus a good stepping stone to prepare oneself for the serious high altitude demands of everest or the more technical 8000 metre mountains. Cho oyu expeditionthe great peak of cho oyu stands astride the nepaltibet border to the west of everest.
It was first submitted by an austrian expedition in 1954 by north west face. Known as one of the easiest 8,000meter peaks to climb, it is becoming more popular than everest. Cho oyu pronounced choy ou is a massif that is 30 miles west of everest. A straightforward climb and not technically demanding, an excellent mountain for climbers wanting to scale their first 8,000m peak without taking much risk. Aug 10, 2007 cho oyu is the sixth highest mountain on earth. Camp 1 is situated on a broad shoulder of snow at 6,400m, camp 2 is located at 7,000m and camp 3 at 7. Qowowuyag is the worlds sixth highest mountain located in between nepal and tibet. This is because the ascent to the summit plateau is short and direct, with a few small technical sections, less than 6. Cho oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world.
Cho oyu is technically easier than most other eight thousand meter peaks. Cho oyu 2014 expedition100% cho oyu summit success. Cho oyu is excellent preparation for a summit attempt of mt. It is the westernmost major peak of the khumbu subsection of the mahalangur himalaya 20km west of everest, and is generally considered the easiest of the 8,000m to climb, thus often used as a.
The comparative ease of access, lack of objective dangers and generally uncomplicated terrain makes cho oyu the most attainable of the worlds highest. Its towering peak stands with everest well above the surrounding mountains. Chooyu is an excellent choice for people looking to climb there first 8,000m peak or to prepare for mt. Climbing cho oyu is highly recommended for the climbers to build up experience before attempting the everest.
Cho oyu offers an excellent and right choice for mountaineers with a desire to. Cho oyu expedition, chooyu expedition spring 2019, cho. Cho oyu was first attempted in 1952, lead by eric shipton and tom burdillon organized and financed by the joint himalayan committee of great britain, as preparation for. An austrian team first climbed cho oyu in 1954 followed by the indian and german teams in 1958 and 1964 respectively. The stroll also gives us excellent views of the khumbu icefall. The cho oyu expedition lasts about 10 weeks starting and ending in kathmandu. Its relatively easy access makes it an attractive climb for someone with limited time, as it can be attempted in roughly 6 weeks. Chooyu 8,201 expedition from tibet, climbing cost, spring. The comparative ease of access, lack of objective dangers and generally uncomplicated terrain. Standing 20 km to the west of mt everest on the nepaltibet, china border, cho oyu is a true himalayan giant. Cho oyu is the 6th highest mountain in the world located a short distance to the west from mt. Cho oyu is the sixthhighest mountain in the world at 8,188 metres above sea level. We climb from north west face of cho oyu, climbed from tibet.
Cho oyu lies in the himalayas and is 20 km west of mount everest, at the border between china and nepal. Cho oyu 8201m, on the border of nepal and tibet, is the sixth highest mountain in the world and often regarded as the most straightforward of the 8000m peaks. We know how to acclimatize properly and we dont rush. After touring kathmandu and securing our tibetan visas, we will fly to lhasa and travel by jeep, visiting tibetan towns and monasteries en route to base camp 16,400 ft. Cho oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world, located a short distance to the west from everest the highest and lhotse the fourth highest in the khumbu region of eastern nepal along the tibetan border. The mountain is technically straightforward climb with less danger from tibetan side and that is why mt.
Before i even reached bc i was wracked with uncontrollable coughing and fighting a fever. Cho oyu in tibetan is turquoise god which means the turquoise color of the peak in the afternoon sun from the tibet side of the mountain. Climb cho oyu rapid ascent with alpenglow expeditions. Cho oyu expedition 2020 cho oyu summit climb highland. Cho oyu expedition 2019 via kerung best trekking climbing. Cho oyu lies in thehimalayas and is 20 km west of mount everest, at the border between china and nepal. Cho oyu 8201m, on the border of nepal and tibet, is the sixth highest mountain in the world and. Located in the himalayan range, 25 miles west of mount everest, cho oyu s massive bulk straddles the border between nepal and tibet.
The commercial climbing route for cho oyu begins from the northwest face. Cho oyu, found on the everest massif at the chinanepal border, is a name that more than often pops up in their mind. Cho oyu expedition, chooyu expedition spring 2019, cho oyu. Stroll to everest base camp through gokyo lakes, in short, it will be an unforgettable experience with the fascinating views of mt. It is the 6th highest mountain on earth at 26,907 and has a reputation as one of the achievable 8000m mountains. Cho oyu is the worlds sixth highest mountain and considered to be the easiest of the fourteen 8,000m peaks. But contrary to popular belief, nothing comes easy at 26,906 feet. From here there are tremendous closeup views of cho oyu, ghyachung kang, everest, lhotse, nuptse and makalu.
Dec 07, 2015 cho oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world. I have finally summited the mountain on which i almost lost my life on the last attempt in 2014. Our cho oyu expedition itinerary that begins by driving into tibet through kordari, crossing the himalaya through. The massive peak is located on the border of tibet and nepal, approximately 20 kilometers 12 miles west of mount everest.
Adventure peaks has had excellent success on our cho oyu expeditions. Mount cho oyu 8201 meters is the sixth highest mountain in the world situated 20 km west of mount everest at the border between nepal and china. Complete 3 meals a day bld cooked by our expedition cook in cbc, mc and abc. Hillary described rock bluffs, a glacial cap, a twisting ridge, and ice cliffs. Cho oyu rapid ascent climb cho oyu in rapid ascent style at 26,906 8201m, cho oyu is the sixth tallest mountain in the world and one of the famed fourteen 8,000 meter peaks. Cho oyu is the 6th highest peak in the world 8201 meters and it is located on the tibet and nepal border. Cho oyu 8,201m26,906ft, the sixth highest mountain in the world and one of the eightthousandeer,is located in the khumbu subsection of the mahalangur himalaya 20 km west of the everest. Cho oyu expedition in nepal is very interesting climbing in nepal. Mt cho oyu expedition in nepal expedition in nepal cho. Cho oyu expeditioncho oyu expedition costcho oyu expedition. Our expedition itineraries are devised carefully keeping every aspect in mind. Kerungtingri chinese bc and vv transportation on suv minibus on sharing. Cho oyu mountain panorama himalayas nepal stock photos.
This is an overwhelming adventure with an ascent of cho oyu at 8,201 m 26,906 ft, in the company of view nepal treks expert guides and staff, offering you a lifetime experience on world 6th highest mt. Overview at 8,201 metres 26,906 feet, cho oyu is the 6 th highest mountain on the planet. Cho oyu is an excellent opportunity for you to extend your experience to extreme altitudes and is highly recommended as a first 8,000m peak, or as a steppingstone to an attempt on everest. However, climbing cho oyu is still a demanding undertaking, the mountain being one of the highest on earth. We will require that you have climbed the following mountains, some with us before being considered for this expedition to climb cho oyu. As with all ascents at high altitude, the climbing is strenuous and a high standard of fitness is required, but as a peak to experience the thin air at 8,000m for the first time, cho oyu is ideal. Join us for chooyu at 8201 metres26,906 feet, known to be one of the most accessible of the worlds fourteen 8,000 metre26,500 foot mountains and perhaps the best training for everest. Cho oyu is the worlds 6th highest mountain the world has 14 mountains above the height of 8,000m 26,246ft. Cho oyu mountain expedition climb cho oyu climb with. It is considered to be one of the easiest and most accessible 8,000m peaks. Shipton knew that 1953 represented the last opportunity for the british to make the first ascent of everest, and he was right not to jeopardise their permit by having a cheeky tilt at cho oyu. Fullservice mount cho oyu expedition with summitclimb leaders and sherpas. The sixth highest peak on earth, cho oyu is a great introduction to climbing above 8000 meters, and excellent preparation for everest. Chooyu is considered to be the easiest of the 8000m summits in.
Chooyu expedition cost info snowy horizon treks and. So in 1952 eric shipton was to lead an attempt to ascend. Cho oyu 8201m is the sixth highest mountain in the world, located at short distance to the west from everest in the khumbu region of eastern nepal along the. An expedition on cho oyu is the best introduction in himalayan mountaineering. The first ascent was in 1954 by herbert tichy, joseph joechler, pasang dawa lama the austrian expedition. Full camping logistics set up in chinese bc, intermediate camp and advance bc. Cho oyu mountain expedition itinerary overview our cho oyu mountain expedition begins in kathmandu, the capital of nepal. At 23, arjun vajpai becomes the youngest indian mountaineer. The north west face of cho oyu, climbed from tibet, takes us up easy angled snow slopes with one steep serac barrier to pass at around 6400m. Its taken us 2 nice days of walking to get here and part of me wonders if ive missed a good summit window looking at all the climbers heading up to camp 3 at 7,400m today. Cho oyo climbing from the tibetan side ian taylor trekking. The mountain lies in the himalayas and is 20 km west of mount everest, at the border between china and nepal. Despite its size, cho oyu is considered the safest of the eightthousanders. Cho oyu monastery, everest, lhotse, makalu, nuptse, amadablam, pumori and tengboche.
Cho oyu 8210m xtreme climbers treks and expedition. The route we climb west face is relatively moderate, with only a few sections of steep rock or ice. Cho oyu is the sixth highest peak of the world 8201m26906ft. It is located on the border of tibet china and nepal about 20 km to the west of mount everest. Once youve booked, we will supply you with a predeparture document which contains a detailed gear list and other important information to help you prepare for your adventure ahead. Cho oyu is regarded as the easiest of 8000 meter peaks. Chooyu expedition cost info snowy horizon treks and expedition. But in nepal it is known as qowowuyag by the sherpas. The mountain was reconnoitred during the 1951 everest reconnaissance and a british team led by eric shipton attempted the peak in 1952. Cho oyu is the sixth highest mountain peak in the world and is wedged between the chinatibet border. Cho oyu 8201m expedition climb the most easiest 8000m. Cho oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world and translates as the goddess of the turquoise.
Its also known as the easiest of the himalayan 8,000meter peaks to climb. This expedition teaches valuable climbing skills, highaltitude management techniques, and lessons for the use of oxygen systems and staying healthy at extreme altitudes. This was a trailer i put together for a film i released in 2003. Unlike most other teams, we actually take our trekkers to base camp and invite them to stay there for a while as members of an expedition team.
Cho oyu, which means the turquoise goddess, is the sixth highest mountain in the world, standing at 8,188m 26,864ft on the chinanepal border. Mount cho oyu is considered as one of the most accessible mountain to climbs compared to other 8,000 meter mountains. Standing at 8,201 meters, mount cho oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world. It is about 30km west of everest at the head of the gokyo valley. Cho oyu, mountain, one of the worlds highest 26,906 feet 8,201 m, in the himalayas on the nepalesetibetan chinese border about 20 miles 30 km northwest of mt. Approximately two hours is needed for the 200m descent back to gokyo. Cho oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world at 8,201 meters 26,906 ft above sea level. Theres no really technical sections and the objective dangers are close to nonexistent. Every member of the ap team and our sherpa, onchyou summited cho oyu on a perfect day.
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