Final prep is now underway. The Jeep is here and gear is getting loaded for the journey to Khalkot today. Due to changes and upgrades with the KTM Airport this season all flights to Lukla are going Via Ramachapp Its always an adventure. 12 Days of acclimatization starts tomorrow More to come later
In the post-monsoon of 2016 Vertical Resources will be running an expedition to the SW Ridge of CHOLATSE.
Located between the Upper Khumbu and Gokyo Valleys, the SW Ridge of Cholaste is a technical climb with the summit standing at 6440m. Whilst no longer classified as a expedition peak it is a serious undertaking with a glacial approach and exposed Ridge Climbing.
The mountain will be climbed expedition style with fixed ropes. Unlike other peaks like Ama Dablam, Cholaste is uncrowded.
Antarctic Expeditions and Mountaineering will take you to places you have only ever dreamed about! To Journey to Antartica is a very amazing privilege and to be able to keep on enjoying this place on a regular basis is humbling. Our Journey can be followed by the map below. Previous expeditions / trips are also […]
Yesterday we spent the best part of the late morning and early afternoon climbing and scrambling our way to the summit of Chukung Ri. This small peak stands just near 5550m and is dwarfed by the looming south faces of Nuptse and Lhotse. It’s commonly used for acclimatisation for crossing the high pass to Lobuje […]