Nochma Peak 5588m
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Logistics Super Base Camp logistic service and hot spring hotel |
Value for Money Two packages are available |
Minya Konka (7556m), the world's highest peak beyond the Himalaya,is also one of the most sacred mountains to Tibetan Buddhists. Situated in the Daxue Shan mountain range, between Dadu River and Yalong River, part of the Hengduan mountainous region, With the highest peak of 7,556 meters above sea level, enjoys the fame as "the King of Sichuan Mountains. As the concentrated area of high peaks in Hengduan Mountains, Minya Konka region owns more than 20 high peaks at altitude of more than 6000 meters.
Nochma Peak(5588m),as one of the subsidiary peaks of the Konka mountains, it was first climbed by Mr and Mrs Billy from Germany in 2001. Recently Nochma has become one of popular climbing peaks in china. It is regarded as the entry-level to climb among all the peaks towering above 5500 meters in the China. It is not very difficult to climb across crevasses and slopes covered with ice and snow. It will take two days to summit from the base camp. The climber who attempts Nochma Peak should have prior trekking or camping experience at 4000m+ plateau and also has a sufficient physical condition.
Climbing Route
There are 2 camps on the traditional route. The route approaches the mountain from Caoke town, trek to the base camp at 4200m, continue to C1 at 4850m. From camp1, you need crossing gravel slope, ice wall and snow slope, the last part to the summit is requested by roped-up group on the exciting ridge line.
Nochma
Peak
Basic Information
2024 May – Oct 5 fixed date groups
Days: 7
Group Size: 4 persons+
Start Venue: Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Accommodation: Hot Spring Hotel + Village G/H + Tent
Grade : Medium
Max.Altitude: 5 588 m
Price:8800CNY/pax (1:2) / 12800CNY(1:1)
Logistics Service In Base Camp
The logistics service in base camp of Nochma Peak, we have outstanding public tent and comfortable sleeping tent, toilet tent. A team of professional cooks are responsible for meals at our Base Camp.
Nochma Peak Base Camp
Note: Local hotel staying policy for foreigners probably changing from time to time, the transferring foreigner members to allowable hotel perhaps would happen.
Masherbrum will continue to assign professional English-speaking mountain guides to Nochma Peak climbing tour in 2024.
Mr. Wang Yunqiang Mountain Guide
Language: English&Chinese
Bachelor Degree
Certifed mountain guide
10+ times climbing leader for Muztag Ata(7000m level),Yuzhu peak and Animaqin (6000m level) etc snow mountains
Climbed Muztag Ata, Yuzhu peak, Animaqin,Mt. Bogda and Nianbaoyuze
Mr.Wang has leaded 8 Nochma Peak climbing
Mr. Jin Wen Hui Mountain Guide
Language: Chinese
Certifed mountain guide
20+ times climbing guide for Muztag Ata and Noijinkangsang (7000m level), Mt. Chola,Yuzhu peak, Reddomain and Animaqin (6000m level) etc snow mountains
Climbed Noijinkangsang,Muztag Ata, Mt. Chola, Yuzhu peak, Animaqin, Nianbaoyuze, Reddomain
Mr.Jin has guided 6 Nochma Peak climbing
【Itinerary】
Day 01: Arrive in Chengdu(500m), Check-in hotel
Check equipment,berifing and sign the agreement.
Day 02:Drive to Caoke town, trek to ZiMei Village (3200m) / Optional driving to ZiMei via Kangding
Driving to Shimian county through expressway, and then arrive in Caoke town. After lunch, continue to drive to the mountain entrance point-Boundary Tablet. We will trek 8km-16km to ZiMei village.
Day 03:Trek to Minya Konka Temple and base camp ( 4200m)
Minya Konka Temple is not only is it a famous temple of Tibetan Buddhism, it is also one of the best photograph places for Minya Konka. The whole trekking takes 6-7 hours for 11km to the base camp.
Day 04:Base camp to Camp 1 (4850m)
It treks 4-5 hours to Camp1 for 5km. Team members need to carry their own climbing luggage or hire horsing. Pre-climbing training will be arranged in the afternoon.
Day 05:Summit day(5588m), back to ZiMei Village
Get up at 2:30 am and leave at 3:30. The summit takes 5-6 hours, and the descending to C1 is about 4 hours, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of Minya Konka. Continue descending to BC in the afternoon. Finally back to ZiMei village.
Day 06:Back to Caoke town (1500m)/ optional driving to Kangding
Treks to Boundary Tablet from ZiMei Village, local jeep will pick up to Caoke town. You can enjoy Caoke bontique hot spring hotel, don’t forget bring your swimming suits.
Day 07:Drive back to Chengdu (500m).
Normally will arrive in Chengdu around the afternoon 4:00pm, please book the flight after 18:00pm or next day.
【Dates&Price 】
5 groups during 2024
1.Standard package – 8800CNY*/pax for foreigner
2.VIP package – 12800CNY*/pax for foreigner
* Participant has attended Masherbrum trip may enjoy reduced 400CNY discount
* Early bird price: 200CNY less per each if sign-up 45 days before
* Group purchase price: 3+ persons together enjoy 200CNY less each
Group# | Date |
1 | 2024.04.29 - 05.05 |
2 | 2024.06.05 - 06.11 |
3 | 2024.09.15 - 09.21 |
4 | 2024.10.01 - 10.07 |
5 | 2024.10.19 - 10.25 |
Registration Deadline:
20 days before each group
Each member could enjoy procurement support for the equipments:
SCARPA/Black Diamond/MILLET/deuter/KAILAS
1
Price Includes of Standard Package 8800CNY/Pax
1. Climbing Permit for foreigner
2. Accommodation: 1 night in Chengdu (Twin Room), 2 nights in Tsemi Village (Twin Room or Dorm.Bed), 1 night in Caoke/Kangding Hot Spring Hotel (Twin Room), 1 night in Base Camp and 1 night in Camp 1 3. High mountain tent at BC and C1, 2-3 persons per one tent
4. 1 Chinese mountain guide serves 2 clients
5. Food: Meals from Day 2 to Day 7, the climbing period is served Breakfast and Dinner at high mountain food (please prepare 4 packed lunches), Day7 only breakfast
6. The transportation between Caoke/Zimei and Chengdu
7. Baggage transportation by horsing between Caoke Town and Camp1 (20kg/pax limit)
8. Climbing insurance(Only valid for expats in China)
9. Fixed-rope,radio,public equipments, first-aid etc
10. Expedition organization cost
Price Excludes of StandardPackage 8800CNY/Pax
1. Transportation fare: From and to Chengdu
2. Visa to china and international travel insurance
3. Single room rate difference requested by member
4. Personal horse riding also takes personal responsibility on horse riding
5. Personal Expenses: Telephone, SIM card Internet, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages, Personal Trekking /Climbing Gears.
6. Summit certificate
7. Any other item not listed in “Price Includes” section.
2
Price Includes of VIP Package 12800CNY/Pax
1. Climbing Permit for foreigner
2. Accommodation: 1 night in Chengdu (Single Room), 2 nights in ZiMei Village (Twin Room or Dorm.Bed), 1 night in Caoke/Kangding Hot Spring Hotel (Single Room), 1 night in Base Camp and 1 night in Camp1
3. High mountain tent at BC and C1, 2-3 persons per one tent
4. 1 Chinese mountain guide serves 1 client
5. Food: Meals from Day 2 to Day 7, the climbing period is served Breakfast and Dinner at high mountain food (please prepare 4 packed lunches), Day7 only breakfast
6. The transportation between Caoke Town/Zimei and Chengdu
7. Baggage transportation by horsing between Caoke Town and Camp1 (20kg/pax limit)
8. Summit certificate
9. Climbing insurance(Only valid for expats in China)
10. Fixed-rope, radio, public equipments, first-aid etc
11. Expedition organization cost
Price Excludes of VIP Package 12800CNY/Pax
1. Transportation fare: From and to Chengdu
2. Visa to china and international travel insurance
3. Personal horse riding also takes personal responsibility on horse riding
4. Personal Expenses: Telephone, SIM card Internet, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages, Personal Trekking /Climbing Gears.
5. Any other item not listed in “Price Includes” section.
Special Reminder
1. Risk Reminder
Nochma Peak(5588m) is considered to be one of the most popular, easily of ascending and hence most frequented summits among 5,000m peaks in China, but two climbers fell their death due to AMS in 2018. Every mountaineer who has decided to participate in an expedition to Nochma Peak must realize that an ascent of this mountain is an adventure activity and so it poses certain health and life risks.
She/he takes full personal responsibility for the decision to participate in this expedition, any act or failure to act during it and all the possible consequences of this decision.
2 Cancellations and Transfers
Expeditions will usually only take place if a minimum of 4 people join the Expedition.Should this minimum not be reached, we may, in our absolute discretion, cancel the Expedition. If we elect to cancel the Expedition as your exclusive remedy, you may choose to be: refunded in full; or transferred to another of our expeditions ;or transferred to another operator’s expedition, whereupon the Price shall be adjusted by us to reflect the new expedition’s advertised price.
【Required Equipment】
Camping: Sleeping bag (comfort rating -10°C), Trekking boots
Clothing: Waterproof jacket, Waterproof over trousers, Swimming suits(For Hot Spring), Down jacket, Raincoat, Fleece jacket and trouser, 2 coolmax underwear, 3 pairs of thermal socks, Waterproof down gloves, Fleece gloves, warm hat, sunhat
Bags: Transport Bag 100-150L or Backpack 60 L +, Small bag 30L
Drinking: Thermal mug(1L)
Accessories: Hiking stick, Gaiters, Snow Goggles (spare sunglass), Headtorch with batteries, Washbag, Sun protection
Technical gears:
Mountain boots, Crampons, Technical Ice axe, Harness, Helmet, Ascender, ATC Descender, 4 Carabiners,Daisy chain or cowstail
4 Packed Lunches (Chocolate,nuts,energy bar, bread etc).
Renting price for the full set of techinical equipment is 600CNY.
Seperated item renting price as below:
Climbing boots 300CNY/pair,Crampons 120CNY/pair, Harness 50CNY/each,Helmet 30CNY/each,1 ATC descender 15CNY/each,Carabiner 10CNY/each,
Quickdraw 10CNY/each ,Cowstail 5CNY/each,Sling 5CNY/each
Each member could enjoy procurement support for the equipments:
SCARPA/Black Diamond/MILLET/deuter/KAILAS
【Requirement】
The member should have prior 4000m+ mountain level trekking experience, and has a sufficient physical condition.
【Registration Procedure】
Inquiry - application documents - down payment- trip ready
The down payment 4000CNY should be made by the registration deadline and the remaining payment will be paid before or on arrival; the payment refund will not happen due to member personal reason after Day1.
Contact:Donald Tang
Tel/WhatsApp:+86 186 1613 8822
Email:383092369@qq.com
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About Masherbrum
Masherbrum®, established in 2016, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, focuses on providing international expedition services. We are a Certified Expedition Company for inbound foreigner climbing by the authority. We have an expedition company in Chengdu and an outdoor club in Shanghai. Our philosophy is: Safe, Successful and Affordable in the expedition.
Our Values
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Our Team
Mr. Tang Chunming (Donald)
Language: English, Chinese
Founder of Masherbrum® Group, Climber and expedition leader, Bachelor Degree
Member of UK ACCA ( UK Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
Prior 12 years working experience in the western companies
Certified mountain guide & Liaison officer of Sichuan Mountaineering Association
Chinese Marathon amateur elite runner
3 years international backpacker travelling
Solo motorbiking 8,000km across Qing-Tibet Plateau
Mr. Alessandro Barin from Italy
Language: Italian,English,Chinese
International Co-ordinator(EU)
CEO of Italy FuturaSun Company
Mountaineer, from Dolomites regin of Itlay, speaking Italian and Chinese
Climbed 30 +routes in the Alps include Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, Bernina, MonteRosa and Island Peak/Pokalde/Lobuche in Nepal
Mr.Tomas Franchini
Language: Italian,English
Alpinist,international Mountain Guide of IFMGA
Mountain Ski Instructor
Ice climbing grade WI6, rock climbing grade 5.12d, mixed climbing grade M8
First ascent of dozens of technical mountain routes, climbing footprints in Europe, South America and Asia
2017 Free Solo China Sichuan Edgar Peak (6618m) and 2019 Free Solo China Sichuan Tianhaizi East Route (6070m)
4 Italian climbing awards from 2013 to 2017
Nomination for 2018 International Piolet d'Or
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