Xixabangma Expedition 2007: Expedition Overview

Xixabangma Expedition 2007

Nicholas Rice has planned a solo expedition to Xixabangma in the Fall of 2007. Xixabangma (also referred to as Shishapangma) is the 14th highest mountain in the world and is located in Tibet. It is the only 8000 meter peak located entirely in Tibet. The name Xixabangma means “crest above the grassy plains” and accurately describes the mountains’ prominence above the Tibetan plateau. It is the highest peak in the Jugal Himal range, a sub-range of the Langtang Himal. The standard route is relatively easy and the base camp can be reached by Jeep. Nicholas Rice will most likely follow the tentative itinerary outlined below:

Day	Proposed Itinerary	Hotel/Camp
01	Arrive in Kathmandu; Transfer to Hotel	Hotel
02	Expedition Preparations; Visa for Tibet	Hotel
03	Final Preparations in Kathmandu	Hotel
04	Drive to Kodari. Transfer to Zhengmu (2300 m)	Hotel
05	Drive to Nylam 3750 m. Overnight at hotel.	Hotel
06	Nylam Rest Day for Acclimatization	Hotel
07	Drive to Chinese Base Camp (5000 m)	Camp
08	Acclimatization at Base Camp	Camp
09	Prepare Loads for Advanced Base Camp	Camp
10	Trek to Middle Camp	Camp
11	Trek to Advanced Base Camp (5400 m)	Camp
12-37	Climbing Period for Xixabangma	Camp
38	Trek to Chinese Base Camp	Camp
39	Drive to Nylam	Hotel
40	Drive to Zhangmu and Kathmandu	Hotel
41	Kathmandu	Hotel
42	Home-Bound Flight	Hotel

Nicholas Rice will be attempting to climb Xixabangma without the use of supplemental oxygen and utilizing Monterosa Treks and Expeditions Company for Logistics and Permit.