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Our 8000m expedition servicesCheck our safety record, unmatched in Tibet Ready for the big ones? We are ready to help you in whatever way you need - talk with us. Our teams have had good, safe successes. Ours is not a race to
the bottom price but a climb to the summit effort. Ask about our 8000m Preparation Expedition, the fast track ways to Everest. We partner with Phil Crampton who runs Altitude Junkies; why two different names? We are liable for different taxes... 2009 AutumnSee the Gasherbrum 2 dispatches for
our current expedition. Manaslu Expedition 8163m - NepalManaslu again after our 2008 success! The mountain is only marginally more technical than Cho Oyu but has less reliable weather and other conditions. This is a full guide-assisted expedition with Phil Crampton as guide-manager (bonus, it is $3000 cheaper than Cho Oyu, and free of political troubles too). 30 Aug-23 Oct, 55 days -- all mountain services included --
Phil Crampton -- US$10,500 Shishapangma Expedition support - TibetThis is a small expedition for independent climbers, ie BC-ABC support only, although good sherpas are available. Sept-Oct, 45 days -- BC-ABC support -- US$ please ask Monsoon Tukuche Climbing CampWe head to a convenient and straightforward ~7000m peak to develop skills for climbing 8000m peaks and Everest. We are still working on the exact format. 10 Sept-13 Oct, 34 days -- all trekking and mountain services included -- local guide/Jamie -- US$5750? Tukuche 8000m Preparation ExpeditionWe head to a convenient and straightforward ~7000m peak to develop skills for climbing 8000m peaks and Everest. Normal: 26 Oct-28 Nov, 34 days -- all trekking and mountain services included --
Phil Crampton (/Jamie) and Nepal instructor -- US$5750 2009 Aconcagua summerAconcagua 8000m Preparation ExpeditionCan't get to Nepal for a prep expedition? We bring it closer to the Americas... Develop skills for climbing 8000m peaks and Everest on the superior Plaza Argentina, False Polish Glacier route and a bonus we traverse the mountain! 12 Dec-3 Jan 2010, 22 days -- all trekking and mountain services included -- Phil Crampton / Jamie McGuinness -- US$3780? 2010 Spring ExpeditionsEverest for sure, Shishapangma likely and more plans to come later. 2010 Everest Expedition - TibetGuide-assisted with full support, surprising flexibility, the best weather forecasts, spare oxygen, email and plenty of other services. Above all we are dedicated to safety and success. Mid Apr-early June, ~58 days -- Jamie McGuinness -- US$27,500 2010 Everest TraverseYes, we have expeditions on both sides of the mountain and so can offer a traverse option. Mid Apr-early June, ~58 days -- Jamie McGuinness -- US$55,000 2010 Everest Expedition - NepalGuide-assisted with full support, above all we are dedicated to safety and success. 31 Mar-6 June, ~58 days -- Phil Crampton -- US$37,500 2010 Lhotse Expedition - NepalGuide-assisted and Base Camp support options, details to come.
Guide-assisted:
Early Apr-May, ~58 days -- Brad Clement -- US$17,500? 2010 North Col ExpeditionDetails to come 2010 Pakistan ExpeditionsLet's see how we do in 2009 before we post these. 2010 Autumn ExpeditionsShishapangma - Tibet - PHWe know the mountain and really want to make the true summit! approx 1 Sept-16 Oct, 46 days -- Jamie McGuinness -- US$12,500? Shishapangma Expedition support - TibetThis is a small expedition for independent climbers, ie BC-ABC support only, although good sherpas are available. Apr-May, 45 days -- BC-ABC support -- US$ please ask |
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Our serviceOur 8000m serviceWe have been running big ions since 1999 and our professionally led/guide-assisted service is completely comparable to Jagged Globe, Adventure Peaks and the like, and aside from guide ratios and doctor services they are also approximately comparable to IMG, AAI, Adventure Consultants and other top operators. Your crewWe provide the best climbing sherpas and expedition cooks. Because we have managed many expeditions we have a good body of dependable climbing sherpas you can rely on.
Contacting usInterested and have questions? Please contact us... I would like to know a few details about you: - your ambitions (ie guide-assisted climb or base camp support, which mountain, season) - your previous altitude experience - are you a mountaineer? - possible number of members -telephone number, time zone and better times to call
Warning: 8000m peaks are EXTREMELY demanding; requiring lots of willpower, tolerance of harsh conditions and reasonable fitness - do you have what it takes? We look forward to meeting you!
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