Next expedition
My next expedition is to climb mount Cho Oyu :
Mount Cho Oyu Overview
- Elevation: 8,188 meters (26,864 feet)
- Rank: 6th highest mountain in the world
- Location: Nepal-Tibet (China) border, Himalayas
- Coordinates: 28°05′39″N 86°39′39″E
- First Ascent: October 19, 1954, by Herbert Tichy, Joseph Jöchler, and Pasang Dawa Lama
- Meaning: “Turquoise Goddess” in Tibetan
- Parent Range: Mahalangur Himal (part of the greater Himalayas)
- Standard Route: Northwest Ridge (from Tibet)
Climbing Information
- Difficulty Level: Considered the easiest of the 8,000-meter peaks due to its moderate slopes and fewer technical challenges.
- Best Climbing Seasons: Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October)
- Base Camp Altitude: Approximately 5,700 meters (18,700 feet)
- Common Risks: High altitude sickness, extreme weather, crevasses, and avalanches
Significance
- A popular peak for climbers attempting their first 8,000-meter summit.
- Offers stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu.
- Often used as a preparatory climb for Everest due to its high altitude and accessibility.
Why climb Mt.Cho Oyu?
Mount Cho Oyu is considered the safest 8000 meters summit still unclimbed by Arab Mountaineers, which makes it a big opportunity to achieve this success for Arab world.
