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2010 Dates (21 days): September 1-21
Land Cost: $4,900
Climbing Grade: Intermediate
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 Chola, an infrequently climbed peak is located in western Sichuan Province, in the Ganzi Tibetan Prefecture, near the eastern Tibet border. After spending a day rock climbing near Chengdu, at the birthplace of Taoism, we travel into the mountains. Along the way we enter this Buddhist dominated mountain region. Before we enter the mountains we visit ancient monasteries and meet a well-known Lama, who will bless our travels.
We then approach the mountain from Xinlu Lake. Our route follows the east glacier to camp 1 at 5,000 meters. From there ascend a steep slope to the right of a sub-peak marked as 5290 meters on our map. From our camp 2 at 5450 meters on a large snow plateau, we follow the North Slope to the summit. The last 100 meters to the summit is along an airy, exciting ridgeline.
All photos by Jon Otto and the AAIC collection |
General Information on Mount Chola
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 Included in cost:
- Scheduled hotel nights
- Food while on the mountain
- Park and climbing permit fees
- Group climbing and cooking gear
- Scheduled restaurant meals
- Porters
- Scheduled ground transportation to the mountains and while in the China
Not included in cost:
- Airfare
- Personal equipment
- Staff/guide gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Trip Insurance
- Items of a personal nature; phone calls, laundry, room service and so forth
QUALIFICATIONS: We do suggest that you have some previous mountaineering experience prior to joining us for the Chola Expedition. Climbers are expected to know the basic mountaineering skills and preferably have some experience at high altitudes, but this is not required. Completing a Mountain Madness Six-Day School is an excellent way to prepare for this trip, in addition to the ascents in Peru, Bolivia, or on the Ecuador Volcanoes trips.
QUESTIONS: Call our office anytime or email us at 1-800-328-5925 if you have more specific questions about the trip.
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Itinerary
Included in the cost of your trip are selected group restaurant meals. Meals provided are listed as B (breakfast), L (lunch) and D (dinner) at the end of each day. You will be responsible for those meals not listed.
 Day 1-2: Travel to Chengdu
Day 3-4: Prepare for climb and rock climb
Day 5: Drive to Kangding
Day 6: Drive to Daofu or Louhu
Day 7: Drive to Ganzi or Maligangen
Day 8: Drive to Xinluhai Lake (4000m), acclimatization and skills review
Day 9: Walk or ride horses to BC, set-up camp (4250m),
Day 10: Climb to glacier (5850m), return to BC
Day 11: Climb to C1 (5150m)
Day 12: Snow skills review & glacier rescue practice
Day 13: Climb to C2 (5450m)
Day 14: C2 rest day and skills practice
Day 15: Climb to C3 (5800m) (camp)
 Day 16: Summit, return to C3 or extra day at C3
Day 17: Summit, return to C3 or return to BC
Day 18: Hike out, drive to Ganzi
Day 19: Drive to Airport
Day 20: Fly back to Chengdu
Day 21: Home
* NOTE ON ITINERARY: Although we do our best to follow the schedule listed, this itinerary is subject to change for numerous reasons beyond our control.
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