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6440m Cholatse
Summit (!) 6440m Cholatse
Camp One 5700m
Camp Two 6200m (not always used yet sometimes highly useful)
The climbing route ascends through here, winding through the seracs (above right) to camp one at 5700 meters.
6097m Cholo Ri (Kangchung)
The climbing route ascends along this achievable ridge.
Summit (!) 6097m Cholo Ri
Cholo Ri high camp | ~5300m

LOGISTICS.

We will approach 6097 meter Cholo Ri and 6440 meter Cholatse with yaks and porter support to base camp. Luke Smithwick is the leading this expedition working with an IFMGA sherpa guide team.

PROVING GROUND

Come and test yourself on a high altitude trek in the spectacular Himalaya, with the guides and resources to keep you safe and informed.

TRUST

Climbing at 6000 meters is no place to be short on resources. We make the proper advance preparations to ensure that our team will be properly cared for, from airport to summit to airport.

FEATURES

  • Spectacular and scenic trek through the Himalaya
  • High adventure
  • Expedition-style climbing on exposed terrain
  • Min 3 max 6 climbers
everest trekking

Tashi Delek and Namaskar.

ITINERARY

4 October 2025, Saturday – arrive Kathmandu
5 Oct – jeep Mulkot
6 Oct – fly Lukla, trek Monjo 2835m
7 Oct – trek Namche 3400m
8 Oct – acclimatize Namche 3400m
9 Oct – trek Dole 4110m
10 Oct – trek Machermo 4770m
11 Oct – trek Gokyo
12 Oct – hike Gokyo Ri 5357m, trek Dragnag 4700m
13 Oct – Cholo Ri preparations in Dragnag 4700m (and rest)
14 Oct – trek Cholo Ri high camp 5300m
15 Oct – climb Cholo Ri 6097m
16 Oct – spare day for weather
17 Oct – trek Cholatse BC 5300m
18 Oct – rest Cholatse BC 5300m
19 Oct – 21 Oct – climb Cholatse
22 Oct – 23 Oct – spare days for weather and climber health
24 Oct – trek Namche 3400m
25 Oct – trek Lukla
26 Oct – fly Ramechap, drive Kathmandu
27 Oct – Kathmandu (spare day for flight delay)
28 October 2025, Tuesday – Depart Kathmandu

Dates

4-28 October 2025 (25 days)

Region

Nepal

Difficulty

Advanced

Price

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Trip Deposit: US$1,000

Group Size

Minimum 3 maximum climbers

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