North Col Expedition 2024

Trip Facts

Difficulty

Streneous

Country

Nepal

Duration

28 Days

Altitude

7045 m M

Accommodation

Hotel/Lodge/Tent

Trip Start From

Lhasa

Trip Ends At

Kyirong

Climbing Route

Normal North East Ridge

Longitude

86°55′31″E

Latitude

27°59′17″N

Overview

Climbalaya offers an exciting opportunity for novice climbers with previous mountaineering experiences using fixed ropes, crampons, ice axe and would like to take on the challenge of climbing to 7,000 meters. The climb could also be used as an experience for someone with ambitions to climb a 8000 m peak and an opportunity to see how you perform at altitudes.

North Col is a fairly large area where all expeditions make Camp 1 and from where there are fantastic views of the whole of the North face of Everest, the West Rongbuk Glacier, Lho La, Pumori and Cho Oyo. When climbers attempt to climb Everest via the North ridge (Tibet), the first camp on the mountain itself (traditional Camp IV, modern Camp I) is established on the North Col.

The route is initially a straight forward trail up moraine to the East Rongbuk Glacier, which leads to the fixed ropes. The route steadily gains altitude with one steep vertical section of 60 degrees. Climbers need to clip on to the fixed line and use ascenders and must rappel down this section. There are also a few ladders fixed that has to be crossed over deep crevasses.

Brief Itinerary

Day 01:

Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
Day 02-03:

In Kathmandu for Tibet visa processing.
Day 04:

Transfer to airport for flight to Lhasa (Gonggor airport) and drive to Lhasa (3650m-11680ft), transfer to Hotel
Day 05:

In Lhasa: sightseeing.
Day 06:

Drive to Shigatse (3900m-12480ft)- O/N Hotel.
Day 07:

Drive to Thingri (4350m-14,268ft)- O/N guest house.
Day 08:

Rest day in Thingri
Day 09:

Drive to Everest base camp (5200m-17,056ft).
Day 10-14:

At the base camp to acclimatize and preparing loads for advance base camp, puja ceremony and setting up intermediate and advance base camps.
Day 15

Trek to Intermediate Camp (6200m-20,336ft).
Day 16:

Arrive at advance base camp (6400m-20,992ft).
Day 17-21:

At advance base camp to acclimatize, puja ceremony and route fixing to north col 7045m
Day 22:

Climbing north col and back to advance base camp.
Day 23:

Reserve day for climbing north col
Day 24:

Advance base camp to base camp.
Day 25:

Drive to Kyirong border (2700m-8856ft)- O/N Hotel
Day 26:

Short drive to the Nepal-Tibet border and drive to Kathmandu.
Day 27:

In Kathmandu.
Day 28:

Final departure.

Expedition Schedule

01Apr to 28 Apr

Streneous

Strenuous climbing
May require carrying bag packs (15kg)
High or extreme altitude with elevation above 7000m
Intermediate to advance terrain
Nights are spent in tents
Moderate to extreme glacier travel is involved
Travel in remote areas
Usually expedition duration above four weeks

Package Details

Cost Includes:

North col peak permit fee.
Transfer airport-hotel-airport in Kathmandu and Lhasa.
3 star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast for 5 nights.
Welcome group dinner in Kathmandu.
Hotels in Lhasa, Shigatse and Thingri and Kyirong with breakfast and room sharing basis.
Transportation of members, staffs, food supply and equipment from Kathmandu- BC– Kathmandu.
Member’s personal luggage transfer from BC-ABC-BC.
Airfare Kathmandu-Lhasa
Logistical services of expedition leader Managing Director Mingma Sherpa at base camp and advance base camp.
One experienced high altitude Sherpa to assist during climb to north col.
Climbing Sherpa’s climbing and summit bonuses, insurance for evacuation, hospitalization, medical and life insurance.
High altitude tent, food and fuel, charges for fixed rope, emergency oxygen with mask and regulator, walkie-talkie for each member and Sherpa partnered team
Nepalese Sherpa cook at BC, intermediate camp and ABC.
Spacious single tent with solared light, insulated padded floor, pillow and mattress per member at base camp and at advance base camp.
Dining tents with heater and carpet, kitchen tents, toilet tents, shower tent, chairs & tables.
Intermediate camp with kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent and sleeping tents.
Food and fuel for base camp, intermediate camp, advance base camp during expedition.
Power supply at base camp for charging laptops, mobile phones, amateur digital cameras and handheld video cameras).
Solar panels at advance base camp for light and charging small electronics. (Mobile phones, amateur digital cameras and handheld video cameras).
Equipment allowances, daily wages, insurance, food and tents for cooks, kitchen boy and Chinese Liaison Officer.
Satellite phone for emergency at advance base camp.
High way and conservation charges. Garbage deposit fees for member and sherpas.

Cost Excludes:

International flights.
Nepal entry visa fee which can be obtained at the airport upon arrival and reentry visa for Nepal.
Meals in Kathmandu and in Lhasa.
Hotel after 5 nights stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gears.
Personal calls made through satellite phone subject to charges at US$ 3 per minute
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Personal solar pack for charging heavy electronics ( laptops, professional camera batteries etc ).
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone US$ 500.00, communication equipment and commercial filming US$ 30,000.00 payable to CTMA.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone and Email, etc.
Applicable customs duty and import license fees for all expedition goods arriving in Nepal as air/road cargo .
Tips/gratitude for climbing sherpas and cook staffs after end of expedition.