Yuzhu Peak,6178m is located in Golmud City, Qinghai Province. Yuzhu Peak is the highest peak in the eastern section of Kunlun Mountains on the edge of the Qing-Tibet Plateau and affected by the plateau climate.
The shape of Yuzhu Peak is gentle in the south side and steep in the north side, the snow line starts 5600m, relatively easier to climb from south slope. We are going to the south slope route for climbing. There are 3 glaciers on the north slope, makes it difficult to climb.
Highlights
Safe
Professional mountain guide and scientific acclimatization
Service
Comfortable hotel and high logistics service in the mountain
Team
Small group max. 12 members
South Slope Climbing Route of Yuzhu Peak is considered to be F+ / Easy (Facile) grade based on Alpine System / International French Adjectival System (IFAS), only 8km distance from Base Camp to top, it is considered a trekking level 6000m+ peak, has became No.1 puplar 6000m+ peak in china. However some climbers fedback that thin oxygen level of Yuzhu Peak was equal to the 7000m+ peak, it would be still a challenge.
Climbing Map of Yuzhu Peak
Top of Yuzhu Peak
We will send our experienced climbing leader and guides for Yuzhu Peak:
Mr. Wang Yunqiang Climbing Leader
Language: English&Chinese
Bachelor Degree
Certified 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. Jin Wen Hui Climing Leader
Language: Chinese
Certified mountain guide
20+ times climbing guide for Muztag Ata and Noijinkangsang (7000m level), Mt. Chola,Yuzhu peak and Animaqin (6000m level) etc snow mountains
Climbed Noijinkangsang,Muztag Ata, Mt. Chola, Yuzhu peak, Animaqin, Nianbaoyuze and Reddomain
More professional mountain guides will be assigned based on the group size (max. 12 people).
【ITINERARY】
D1 Arrive in Golmud
D2 Golmud—XidaTan
D3 Acclimatization in XidaTan
D4 XidaTan— Base Camp
D5 Acclimatization in Base Camp
D6 Base Camp —Camp 1
D7 Camp 1— Top 6178m—BC—Golmud
Above 7 days itinerary includes 1 flexiable day, actual itinerary may be adjusted based on weather conditions
D1 Arrive in Golmud, Equipment check
Arrival in Golmud and check-in comfortable hotel, our climbing leader will hold a briefing with members, Gear&Equipment check and sign the agreement with members.
Food:Welcome dinner
Hotel:3-4 star Hotel, twin-bed room
Altitude: 2900m Golmud
Hotel
Hotel Room
D2 Golmud—XidaTan
Depart from Golmud in the morning, driving along the Qing-Tibet highway, arrive in the XidaTan. You will enjoy wonderful on the way, and can see three glaciers north side of Yuzhu Peak from XidaTan.
Food: 3 Meals
Accommodation:Dorm.bed room in XidaTan
Time:driving 130km 4 hours
Altitude: XidaTan 4300m
Taoism Temple
XidaTan
D3 Acclimatization in XidaTan
Today is acclimatization day, our leader will do mountaineering training for preparation of the climbing.
Food: 3 Meals
Accommodation:Dorm.bed room in XidaTan
Altitude: XidaTan 4300m
XidaTan
XidaTan
D4 XidaTan— Base Camp
Depart from XidaTan, driving along the Qing-Tibet highway until Kunlun mountain pass, then turn into simple way of road 15km until Base Camp of Yuzhu Peak.Team members may take time to acclimatize.
Food: Breakfast and Dinner, self-responsible for Lunch
Accommodation: High mountain Tent in BC
Time:driving 65km 1.5 hour
Altitude: Base Camp 5050m
Kunlun Mountain Pass
Base Camp
D5 Acclimatization in Base Camp
Acclimatization in base camp, also will go to the glacier place for pre-climbing training.
Food: Breakfast and Dinner, self-responsible for Lunch
Accommodation: High mountain Tent in BC
Time:training 3-4 hours
Altitude: Base Camp 5050m
Base Camp
Yuzhu Peak
D6 Base Camp —Camp 1
Today team members pack personal equipment and heading to C1 camp, distance 5km about 6 hours. The first 1.5 km along the river, and the last 3.5 km along the ridge. The steepest part of the ridge is about 20°, and the average slope is about 10°.
Food: Breakfast and Dinner, self-responsible for Lunch
Accommodation: High mountain Tent in Camp1
Time:trekking 5km in 6 hours
Altitude: 5600m Camp1
Heading to C1
C1
D7 Camp 1— Top 6178m—BC—Golmud
Get up at 2:00am,set off at 3:30am. The climbing distance is 3km to top, 5-6 hours. The steepest slope is close to the peak about 25° for 30meters distance. After the summit, return to the C1 camp to pack up the equipment. Continue return to the base camp, afterwards directly drive to the Golmud,back to Hotel.
Celebration dinner!
The return flight shall be booked in next day.
Food: Breakfast and Dinner, self-responsible for Lunch
Accommodation: 3-4 Star Hotel, twin-bed room
Time:Climbing 11 hours, driving 4 hours
Altitude: Golmud 2900m
Summit
Top
【Date&Price】
3 Groups during 2024 7 Days
Group size: 6-12 persons+
Group1 2024.4.29—5.05
Group2 2024.8.17—8.23
Group3 2024.8.24—8.30
Standard Package:
8800CNY/pax 1 guide serves 2 members
VIP Package:
12800CNY/pax 1 guide serves 1 member
Registration Deadline: 20 days before each group
Down Payment 4000CNY
* 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
Equipment Support
Each member could enjoy procurement support for the equipments of SCARPA/BLACK DIAMOND/MILLET/DEUTER/KALIAS
【Price Includes】
1. Climbing Permit for foreigner
2. Mountain guide service at 1 guide serves 1 member(VIP package), 1 guide serves 2 members( Standard package)
3. C1 high mountain tent and high mountain food
4. Sleeping bag porter service above BC(VIP package only)
5. Accommodation: 2 nights in Golmud Hotel( Twin Room), 2 nights in XidaTan (Dorm. Bed ) and 3 nights tent in BC&C1 (2-3 persons one tent)
7. Food: 6 breakfast,2 lunch and 7 dinner as itinerary
8. The transportation between Base Camp-XidaTan - Golmud
9. Base Camp facility
10. First-aid, oxygen bottle, Radios, Satellite phone etc
11. Summit certificate
12. Climbing insurance(only valid for expats in China)
13. Tour operation fee
【Price Excludes】
1.Arrival in Golmud and departure flights
2.China Entry Visa fee and international travel insurance
3.Day1 Breakfast&Lunch, dry food lunch during Day 4 -7
4.Climbing equipments
5. Single room price difference due to member requested and extra hotel night in Golmud.
6.Any other item not listed in “Price Includes” section
【Required Equipment】
Camping: Sleeping bag 1 (comfort rating -10°C), Trekking boots
Clothing: Waterproof jacket, Waterproof over trousers, Down jacket(filling weight 250g+), Fleece jacket and trouser, 2 underwear, 3 pairs of thermal socks, Waterproof gloves, warm hat, sunhat
Bags: Backpack 50 L +, Small bag 30L(optional), Transport bag 120L+( gift given)
Drinking: Thermal mug(1L)
Accessories: Hiking stick, Gaiters, Snow Goggles (UV400+, plus one spare sunglass), Headtorch with batteries, Washbag, Sun protection(SPF50+)
Food: 4 Packed Lunch(Chocolate,nuts,energy bar, bread etc).
Technical gears( if really don't have it, we can rent out for member in 600CNY per set):
6000m Mountain boots, Crampons, Long Ice axes, Harness, Helmet, Ascender, ATC Descender, 2 Carabiners,Daisy chain or cowstail
Equipment support:
Each member could enjoy procurement support for the equipments of BLACK DIAMOND/SCARPA/MILLET/DEUTER/KALIAS
【Requirement】
The member should have prior 4000m+ mountain trekking or climbing experience, must physically fit to the climbing sports, any major physical injuries, undergone surgery, chronic disease etc information must declare, your medical examination report is required as well.
Risk Reminder
Every mountaineer who has decided to participate in an expedition to Yuzhu 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.
【Payment】
The down payment 4000CNY should be made by the registration deadline of each group and the remaining payment will be paid by Day1. The payment refund will not happen due to member personal reason after Day1.
【Registration Procedure】
Inquiry - application - down payment- trip ready
Contact:Mr. Donald Tang
Tel/we-chat/whats-up:+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
Our Services
Our Team
Mr. Tang Chunming (Donald)
Language: English&Chinese
Founder of Masherbrum®
Member of UK ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
Prior controlling manager in Bosch Asia Pacific
FICO expert of SAP system
Certified mountain guide& Liaison officer of Sichuan Mountaineering Association
Chinese Marathon amateur elite runner
3 GAP years international backpacker travelling
Solo motorbiking in the Qing-Tibet Plateau
Vice-group leader of 2018 chinese Everest Expedition team
Mr. Alessandro Barin from Italy
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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