Lhakpa Ri & The North ColAltitude 7,043m/23,107ft » Duration 29 Days » Grade 2C
The world's most climbable 7,000m peak, followed by an ascent to the North Col of Everest[more]
 The North Col of Everest Photo: © Ian Parnell
IntroductionJagged Globe has organised expeditions to the North Col of Everest (c7,000m) since 2001 and nearby Lhakpa Ri (7,045m), since 2004 and as such, we have an excellent knowledge of these mountaineering objectives, with members of our office staff having first-hand experience of each. The approach to both objectives is via the historic route up the East Rongbuk Glacier to Advance Base Camp, used by teams attempting the north side of Everest. In spring 2008, we are organising two expeditions, which aim to climb Lhakpa Ri, then after a rest day, make the ascent to The North Col as well. Please note that the price for 2008 expeditions includes the increased climbing permit fees charged by the Chinese Mountaineering Association.
The expeditions start with a flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa, where we will spend several days acclimatising in the 'Forbidden City', before travelling by Jeep across the Tibetan Plateau to Everest Base Camp. Once the team is sufficiently acclimatised, we will make the two-day trek up the East Rongbuk Glacier, following the Magic Highway of moraine through huge pinnacles of ice, to Advance Base Camp (6,400m), our launch pad for both climbs... read more
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 2C... 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 and depending on team numbers, another western leader may be appointed. There will also be several Nepalese climbing Sherpas, selected from our regular high altitude team... read moreThere are 12 places available on each expedition. 26 April
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 North Col of Everest 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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