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Mt EVEREST (8848m)
NW RIDGE ROUTE Spring 2003
STOP PRESS ...Summit success May 22 2001.. STOP PRESS
EXPEDITION OVERVIEW
Adventure Extreme ATI Ltd will be returning to Mt Everest (Chomolangma) North Col route during the Spring season of 2003. The Northern side of the mountain has seen relatively few ascents when compared with the much frequented, often crowded South Col route. Similarly, whilst ascents via the South Col have been largely devalued by the massive siege tactics used by many expeditions, the Northern slopes are still regarded by mountaineers as a "serious" mountaineering objective. There is much scope for teams willing to adopt an adventurous fluid approach. Climbers have been able to make fast, bold ascents, often oxygenless, putting the element of challenge back into Everest summit climbs.
| Our expedition philosophy is simple - we will attempt to climb Everest as safely and cheaply as possible. We will provide enough climbing oxygen to enable team members to climb to and from the summit from our 7900m camp if required. Using less oxygen reduces our dependence on Sherpa support as there will be less requirement for stockpiles of heavy bottles to be established on the mountain. |
| Prospective members should however understand that this is very much a "budget" expedition, we aim to bring the mountain back into some kind of realistic price range without reducing too much our chances of success. We will have the best equipment available, together with good food at the base camps and on the mountain. Above ABC we will have to do some of the work ourselves, though we will have an experienced 6 man team of highly motivated high altitude Sherpa's helping us. |
THIS IS NOT A GUIDED TRIP - We feel that potential members should have well rounded mountaineering experience together with a belief in their own ability. Previous altitude experience together with the ability to move comfortably on difficult mixed terrain is important. We expect prospective members to be technically competent and able to look after themselves on the mountain. We firmly believe that the concept of "Guiding" on 8000 metre peaks is flawed. (The tragic events of a few years ago when Guides and Clients died along side each other on the South Col route proves that conclusively). We prefer to describe this expedition as supported, which means that we provide all the infrastructure, equipment, porters, fixed rope, oxygen, food etc, necessary. Prospective members should however, be fully aware of the risks and dangers inherent in high altitude mountaineering. The events referred to previously and described in the book "Into thin air" sum up the dangers exactly. If you are not sure about your previous experience but you think you have what it takes, phone us for a chat. If you don't go, you'll never know! What have you got to lose?
TRIP OVERVIEW
Dates Spring 2003 (April - May)
Cost -
$22575.00 Dollars US. (aprox. £15000.00 Pounds)
ROUTE
We intend to make our ascent of Everest from the Tibetan side (China) largely following the route of the early (1920's) British attempts on the mountain. There are several variations possible but the route generally, is as follows:
Base camp will be established on the Rongbuk glacier near to the end of the mountain road.
| The route above the north col is not too steep but is very exposed to the westerly winds |
--Above the North Col. (camp 1)
An intermediate camp will be necessary between base and advanced base camp due to the distance involved.
Advanced base camp (ABC) will be placed as close to the base of the North Col as possible, at an approximate altitude of 6450 metres.
Camp 1 will be established on the North Col at 7000 metres. It will be pivital in ensuring our relative safety higher on the mountain.
Camp 2 will be placed on the North West ridge of the mountain at about 7800 metres.
Camp 3 will be our summit camp and will consist of Goretex mountain tents. We would hope to establish this camp at an altitude of 8300 metres, close to the "First step". All summit bids would be made from this camp.
Fixed rope will be placed to secure the ascent and descent. We would expect to fix rope as required, from the base of the north col to the top of the second step. (Normally several expeditions share the work in rope fixing)
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Once the climb is completed we will make every attempt to remove all camps, ropes and rubbish from the mountain. The expedition firmly believe in and support the international stand on environmental pollution. |
EXPEDITION MEMBERS
Remember, this is a budget, non guided trip - we will have the best tents and equipment available, good food, enough oxygen (used carefully) to reach the summit and descend from 7900m and a 6 man team of sherpa's with 4 base camp helpers. If you are prepared to help out loading lorries, cooking, humping loads, whatever is needed, this could be YOUR big chance.
For Info pack telephone +44 (0)1807 - 580723 or 00871 761293085
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