Shishapangma – Tibet

General overview

Shishapangma, known in Tibetan as “the god of the grasslands”, is the lowest of the world’s fourteen 8,000 metre peaks. It is also the only 8000-meter peak located wholly in Tibet, and has only been opened to foreign climbers since 1978. At 8,027 metres (26,289 feet), Shishapangma, is a great introduction to large Himalayan peaks that is easy enough to ski or snowshoe.

Itinerary

1) Arrive in Kathmandu, 1,350 meters (4,428 feet). Our staff will meet you at the airport. Stay at hotel.
2) Go to Chinese embassy, for visa. Logistics, orientation meeting, purchasing, packing. Stay at hotel.
3) Early morning drive to Rusuwaghadi, 2,557 metres, (8,389 feet). Stay at hotel.
4) Enter Tibet, drive to Gyirong, 2,700 metres(8,858 feet) Stay at hotel.
5) Rest & acclimatization in Gyirong. Walk around the local hills. Stay at hotel.
6) Drive to Tingri, 4,300 meters (14,108 feet). Stay at hotel.
7) Rest & Acclimatization in Tingri.Stay at hotel
8) Drive to Chinese Base, 5,000 metres (16,404 feet). Camp
9) Rest at Chinese Base
10) Walk halfway to advanced base camp. Camp at 5,200 metres (17,060 feet).
11) Rest day at “interim-camp”
12) Walk to advanced base camp at 5,400 metres (17,717 feet).
13) Rest, training, and organization at advanced base camp
14) Walk to camp 1, 6,200 metres (20,341 feet). Return to advanced base camp.
15) Rest in advanced base camp
16) Walk to camp 1, Sleep there.
17) Walk to Camp 2, 6,700 metres (21,982 feet). Return to advanced base camp.
18) Rest in advanced base camp.
19) Rest in advanced base camp.
20) Walk to camp 1 and sleep there.
21) Walk to camp 2 and sleep there.
22) Walk to camp 3, 7,400 metres (24,278 feet). Return to advanced base camp.
23) Rest in advanced base camp.
24) Rest in advanced base camp.
25) Walk to camp 1 and sleep there.
26) Walk to camp 2 and sleep there.
27) Walk to camp 2 and sleep there.
28) Walk to camp 3 and sleep there.
29) Summit attempt
30) Summit attempt
31) Summit attempt
32) Summit attempt, descend to camp 2.
33) Descend to advanced base camp, pack, and prepare to depart.
34) Walk down to Chinese base.
35) Early morning drive to Gyirong. Stay at hotel.
36) Early morning drive to Kathmandu. Stay at hotel.
37) Final packing, celebration, saying goodbye to new friends. Stay at hotel
38) Fly home. Thank you for joining our Shisha Pangma Expedition.
Shishapangma itinerary for combined Cho Oyu expedition:
9-23 October (days 1-3 below are the last 3 days of the regular Cho Oyu itinerary).
1) Arrive in Kathmandu after finishing Cho Oyu. Give passport to Chinese embassy for visa number 2.
2) Rest in Kathmandu.
3) Drive to Gyirong.
4) Rest in Gyirong.
5) Drive to basecamp.
6) Walk to advanced basecamp.
7-14) Climb Shishapangma.
15) Walk down to basecamp.
16) Drive to Gyirong.
17) Drive to Kathmandu.
18) In Kathmandu (extra day).
19) Fly home.

Good to know

Leadership

Leadership: Dan Mazur is a relaxed, friendly, well organized, and highly skilled professional with over 20 years of experience leading people to the summits of Everest, K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Manaslu, and Shishapangma.

Sherpas: We employ some of Nepal, Tibet, and the Karakorum’s best local mountaineers and Sherpas to assist team members in realizing their summit goals. Our friendly and loyal high altitude climbing staff has supported teams to the summits of more than ten of the highest peaks in the Himalaya.

Experience and Training

Prior winter snow walking, climbing, camping, and experience at altitude is recommended. The trip includes climbing training. We will teach you everything you need to know on glaciers near basecamp. Team members should be fit and in good health. Please see our questions section for fitness training advice.