Dhaulagiri

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A rare opportunity to climb the world's seventh highest mountain

Introduction

At 8,167m, Dhaulagiri – ‘The White Mountain’ - is the seventh highest mountain on the planet, first climbed by legendary Austrian mountaineer, Kurt Diemberger and an Austrian/Swiss team, in the pre-monsoon season of 1960. The spring 2014 expedition will attempt the North East Ridge, the line of the first ascent. It is an extremely rare opportunity to join an organised expedition to one of the least frequently climbed of the 8,000m peaks.

Building on the success of our 2011 Makalu expedition, led by Robert Anderson, the Dhaulagiri expedition will also be led by Robert, one of our most experienced leaders. Places are available for experienced mountaineers with previous 8,000m climbing experience (exceptionally you could join this team if you have a strong mountaineering CV at lower altitudes).

Why join us on Dhaulagiri in 2014?

• This is a rare opportunity to join a professionally led and well supported expedition to the mountain
• Expedition leader, Robert Mads Anderson has led Jagged Globe teams to the summits of Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu and Shishapangma
• You will have a high level of support from our core team of Sherpas (for more information, see our detailed itinerary)
• We will supply 4 bottles of oxygen per team member + use of Summit Oxygen mask
• Mountain Hardwear and Terra Nova tents on the mountain
• Well-stocked base camp
• Accompanying trek for friends and family + optional ascent of Dhampus Peak 6,060m (Sun 6 - Sat 26 Apr '14)

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Tailor Made Trips

We can organise this expedition on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Experience Required

To join us on Dhaulagiri, you need to have climbed Alpine routes equivalent to AD/Scottish Grade IV and have been on previous expeditions to 8,000m peaks.

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) ‘Know Before You Go’ campaign. We recommend that you read the FCO Travel Advice for Nepal on the FCO Website.

What the price includes

• Economy class return airfares from the UK (unless Land Only).
• UK airline taxes.
• Hotel/airport transfers.
• 4 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at the Summit Hotel in Kathmandu on a twin-sharing basis.
• 49 nights' full board accommodation in tents on a twin-sharing basis.
• Oxygen (4 bottles + use of Summit Oxygen mask).
• Climbing permit.
• All road transport by private vehicles.
• All costs for Expedition Leader, Sherpas and porters.
• Jagged Globe kitbag or fleece.

What the price does not include

• Visa fees.
• Overseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticket.
• Additional bottles of oxygen.
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu.
• Any costs associated with you leaving the expedition early.
• Any costs associated with arriving back in Kathmandu early, for example, having climbed the mountain ahead of schedule.
• Bar bills and laundry.
• Travel insurance.
• Optional trips and sightseeing tours.
• Tips.

Insurance

You will need a travel insurance policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Jagged Globe. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy. For a list of insurers who specialise in mountaineering, trekking and skiing, please see our Travel Insurance page »

Itinerary

Here is an outline itinerary for this trip. A more detailed day-to-day itinerary is available as a downloadable PDF »

Outline Itinerary

Day 1 - 2:	Fly to Kathmandu Team members joining in-country should aim to arrive no later than Day 2 of the programme. Overnight at the Summit Hotel.
Day 3:	At leisure in Kathmandu Climbing permit issued at the Ministry of Tourism. Overnight Summit Hotel.
Day 4 - 5:	Fly Pokhara/Drive to Darbang (1,180m)
Day 6 - 13:	Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,600m) It is an 8-day walk to Dhaulagiri Base Camp, with 2 nights' spent at Italian Base Camp (3,600m) and a night at Chhonbardan Glacier Camp (4,200m). Overnight camping.
Day 14 - 49:	Ascent of Dhaulagiri via the NE Ridge You have 5 weeks to climb the mountain. From base camp, the route to Camp 1 follows a gully to the side of the Icefall. This is fixed with rope and is one of the steeper sections of the climb as well as being one of the most dangerous. Camp 1 (5,850m) is situated at the top of the Icefall on a broad col. Camp 2 (6,400m) is on a small, flat area below an ice cliff on the eastern aspect of the NE Spur itself. The route above Camp 2 is steep for 500 metres to reach Camp 3, which is located on a rocky ledge at 7,400m. Depending on the conditions, either the NE Ridge itself, or moderate snow slopes to the right of the ridge are followed to a steep couloir that leads to the summit.
Day 50:	Cross the French Col (5,400m) into the Hidden Valley You trek out in 3 days to Jomsom via the French Col and "Hidden Valley". From Jomsom you can fly back to Kathmandu, via Pokhara.
Day 51-52:	Descend to Jomsom (3,680m)
Day 53:	Fly via Pokhara to Kathmandu Overnight Summit Hotel.
Day 54:	At leisure in Kathmandu A chance to explore the bustling capital, with its beautiful temples and bustling markets. Overnight Summit Hotel.
Day 55:	Depart Kathmandu Our scheduled flight back to the UK arrives in London Heathrow early evening.

PLEASE NOTE: The above itinerary is not a fixed programme but is intended to give an indication of the likely events during the expedition. Please note that because of the nature of mountaineering on 8,000m peaks, it will be necessary to have a flexible plan in order to take the best advantage of situations as they present themselves. Any changes to the itinerary will be made with a view to maximising the benefit to the team members and of ensuring their eventual success on the mountain.

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