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Here's what Roger from Zurich had to say about SummitClimb:

After comparing and evaluating a bunch of expedition companies, SummitClimb seems to offer best what an experienced climber may expect: great infrastructure, professional organization and adequate services for people that wont need a hand-holding guide on the mountain. Thanks a lot for your great answers to my questions.
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These photos were taken on our recent successful expedition where we put members and sherpas on the summit, and the team returned home safely. Photos in slideshow: Dan Mazur & Sean Burch. For caption information, please visit our Shishapangma photo gallery.
 
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  • Full service includes: Sherpas, hotels, drive to basecamp (bc), yaks to advanced basecamp (abc), ropes, good food on trek, in bc, abc, & climb, group climbing equipment, tents, radios, satphones, etcetera.
  • Leader: Arnold Coster , Everest expert: 6 Everest expeditions.
  • 2011 Expedition: 4 out of 5 members reached the summit. Cho-Shisha double-header 100 percent success.
  • The lowest of the world's fourteen 8000 metre peaks, located in Tibet, near Everest.
  • A great way to test yourself at a very high elevation in only 38 days.
  • Combine it with Cho Oyu. Climb Shishapangma in just 14 days and save 20%.
  • Climbing Shishapangma qualifies you for Everest from Tibet, Everest from Nepal and Lhotse.
  • Drive to basecamp experiencing the unique culture of the Tibetan plateau.
  • Add an exotic and historical trip to the ancient Tibetan city of Lhasa.
  • Make a ski or snowboard descent of Shishapangma during the September – October expedition.
  • Dates and Cost:
  • 1 September to 8 October, 2013 & 2014.
    • Full Service Cost: $12,850, £7,950, €9,750; Basic Climb Cost: $6650, £4150, €5050.  Currency conversions 21-Feb-12.
  • 8 to 22 October (Cho Oyu combination), 2013 & 2014.
    • Full Service Cost: $10,250, £6,350, €7750; Basic Climb Cost: $5350, £3350, €4050.
  • Optional trip to Lhasa, add $2,450.
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Recent News: Our Shisha Pangma Expedition has just returned with all 6 members and 2 sherpas reaching the summit. Our trekking members also walked to ABC and even higher. Click here to read news of our expedition, listen to audio dispatches, and view recent photos of the climb. 
 
Some members ski Shishapangma (it is much better for skiing than Cho Oyu), as it has a north facing slope which is wind protected between camp 2 and camp 1/2. The snow is often best there and it's on the climbing route. 
 
  • A) How do I join and prepare for this trip?
  • B) Who are the leaders, sherpas, and staff?
  • C) Who are the members?
  • D) What the cost includes.
  • E) Details of the itinerary, route, and weather.
  • F) What qualifications, experience, fitness, & training do I need?
  • G) Personal & team equipment and what I need to bring.
  • 1 What personal equipment should I bring?
    2 Where should I purchase my equipment?
    3 Will there be time to hire-rent-purchase my equipment, boots, and clothing in Kathmandu?
    4 How much are the prices for boots, clothing, shoes, mattresses, and climbing equipment in Kathmandu?
    5 Do expedition members use oxygen for climbing?
    6 What sort of equipment will the organizers bring?
    Please see the climbing and mountaineering group EQUIPMENT link , to study what we bring for your use and safety.
    7 Do you use fixed rope for this expedition?
    8 How much cash should I bring?
    9 Can I use my credit, bank, cash, ATM card in Nepal and/or Tibet?
    10 Bringing equipment and supplies as checked luggage on my international flight.
    11 How do I ship extra cargo from my home country?
    12 Do you provide secure facilities to store my excess baggage & valuables in Kathmandu?
    13 Do I need to bring my own snack energy and dehydrated food?
    14 Should I plan to take Diamox, Acetylzolamide for this expedition?
    15 What medicines do I need to bring?
    16 What about mittens?
    17 Packing my bags in Kathmandu which I will take with me to basecamp.
    18 What is the best photo or video camera to use?
    19 Can I have prescription spectacles or glacier glasses made inexpensively in Kathmandu?
    20 What paperwork and information do I need to provide before arrival?
  • H) Flying from home country, welcome to Kathmandu.
  • I) Insurance and safety.
  • J) Where do we stay and what shall we eat?
  • K) Communications and electronics for Shishapangma.
  • L) Notes for basic members.
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