6189m.
Several hundred metres of rough scrambling up rocky gullies and paths from Base Camp. Many flat spaces for a high camp at 5600m but no water available. Crampon point an obvious saddle on the ridge. From here weave between crevasses using 5 ladders (2019) some horizontal and some vertical. Then 200m gradually steepening snow with several fixed ropes in place. Quite steep ice top out onto short summit ridge. Tiny summit, can be very crowded on busy days. Abseil descent quickest but congested with parties ascending
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| Jessmay | 9 Nov, 2023 |
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βeta: Unwell on summit night | βeta? | |
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| arvinw | 3 Dec, 2019 |
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βeta: Get more sleep before as you won't be getting much at base camp - acclimatization is key - bring snack that won't freeze | βeta? | |
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βeta: Get more sleep before as you won't be getting much at base camp - acclimatization is key - bring snack that won't freeze |
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Route of Interest
Northwest Face (Normal Route)
Grade: PD ***
(Cho Oyu)