The last few days – as usual for expeditions have been busy with final logistics and prep. Now that is all completed and the team arrives were moving into packing duffles bags with climbing equipment for them to be shifted to Basecamp, allowing us to just be doing easy trekking with very little gear – […]
Busy Times in Kathmandu! Getting ready for an expedition is always different from trip to trip. This time is no exception! Landing in Kathmandu just prior to one of the largest festivals can present interesting challenges. Right now Dashain is in full swing – this means that for the last few days the roads were […]
Welcome to the Updates/ Dispatches Page for the Cholaste SW Ridge Expedition. We will be updating this page with reports and images when ever possible as we approach the mountain and whilst we are on it. Expedition Staff Lead Guide Mal Haskins . IFMGA / NZMGA Second Guide Jerry Gore . www.action4diabetics.org Lead Sherpa Sherap […]
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.