5526m Wukuchu Climbing

QR code
8800.00
Day 7 Days
Country China
Altitude 5526m
Currency CNY
Detail

Wukuchu5,526m, it is newly finding snow mountain in china,   located in the south of Minya Konka and belongs to the Daxue Mountain Range, nearby Shangchengzi Village   in the Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in western Sichuan, China.

Wukuchu is a technical snow mountain with enormous glaciers and good accessibility. It is suitable for climbing enthusiasts who have solid snow mountain climbing experience. The Wukuchu was first ascended by one Chinese group in Jan, 2021.

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Wukuchu has Twin Peaks in fact. The "Wuku" on the left is the East Peak 5518m, and the "Chu" on the right is the West Peak 5526m, there is V-shaped rock valley between the twin peaks.At present, the climbing trips for Wukuchu are mainly target for the east peak-Wuku 5518m. In contrast,   Masherbrum trip will attempt to twin peaks.


Masherbrum sent our mountain guide team to Wukuchu for exploration climbing, they climbed Wukuchu and made summit twin peaks.   Our team obtained first-hand information for the climbing route, high mountain camp set-up, risk control and so on.


Masherbrum continues to organize Wukuchu climbing   tour to Chinese and foreigner mountaineering enthusiasts in 2024.


Highlights for Masherbrum Wukuchu climbing:

1

Climbing with our experienced mountain guides and attempt to Wukuchu Twin Peaks

2

Choose experienced climbing members and small group

3

Build the base camp and high mountain camp, full package services

We choose the east ridge as the climbing route as less difficulty and higher safety.


Starting from the 4300m base camp, trekking the gravel slope to the C1 camp at 5000m; continue trekking the gravel slope to reach the glacier part,   climbing up the glacier slope to the east ridge, and then climb up to the east summit 5518m; Rock climbing from the east summit to the west summit 5526m and afterwards return to the east summit.   Eventually, descend from east summit and return to base camp. The technical section of climbing is 400-500m distance.


The difficulty of east ridge climbing route is estimated to be AD- (Assez difficile) in the IFAS international climbing difficulty rating system.


Each member must have at least one snow mountain climbing experience, good stamina, luggage carrying and climbing skills including rock climbing, glacial travel and rope-drop operation etc.

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We will assign our experienced climbing leader and mountain guides to Wukuchu climbing tour.

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Mr. Wang Yunqiang          Climbing Leader

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. Fu Yongpeng

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Mr. Fu Yongpeng                    Coach

Language: Chinese  


Ice climbing ability WI5+, Rock climbing ability 5.12b


Climbed Niuxinshan,Xuanwu Peak, Bomiu,Wukuchu, Reddomain, Fourth Girl Peak   etc.,technical peaks, climbed new climbing route of Wukuchu.


Completed +50 ice climbing routes in Shuangqiao Valley such as Dragons Breath, Jesus Shroud, Stairway-to-Heaven icefalls.   


Main guide for Reddomain climbing and exploration climbing Wukuchu




We will assign more experienced mountain guides based on the team size, to make sure that all members will be safely served.



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Climbing Route



Starting from Base Camp BC 4300m, passing through meadows, gravel slope, arrive in C1 (5000m) below the East Ridge, the distance about 5km.


Starting from C1 camp 5000m, continue trekking the gravel slope to reach the glacier part,   climbing up the glacier slope to the east ridge, and then climb up to the east summit 5518m, the distance about 3-4km.


Attempt to Twin Peaks: rock climbing from the east summit 5518m to the west summit 5526m afterwards return to the east summit.


Eventually, descend from east summit and return to base camp.


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BC will build on the grassland (4300m)

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C1 will be on the gravel slope(5000m)


Highlights

Safety

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Experienced leader and mountain guides


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Team


Small climbing group with experienced climbing members

Service

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Set-up 2 camps and full package services


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【ITINERARY】


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D1 Arrive in Chengdu(500m), Check-in hotel(3-4 star), equipment check and berifing



D2 Drive to Minya Konka Town(4000m), overnight staying local guesthouse


D3 Transfer to base camp (4300m) by local transportation,   the climbing training in base camp and acclimation


D4 BC(4300m)— C1(5000m)   5km


D5 C1(5000m)— Twin Peaks Summit(5518m&5526m)—   BC   (4300m)


D6 BC — Kangding (2600m)

      Enjoy hot spring and celebration dinner


D7   Kangding — Chengdu

      Book return flight time after 15:00pm

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【Dates&Price】

5 groups during 2024


8 800CNY/pax*    1 guide serves 2 members

* 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

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【Price Includes】


1. Climbing Permit

2. Mountain guide service at 1 guide serves 2 members

3.   BC and C1 tent(2-3 persons per one tent)

4.   Accommodation:   1 night in Chengdu(3/4 star hotel, Twin Room), 1 night in Kangding&Minya Konka Town( local guesthouse, Twin Room )

5. Food:   Meals in D2-D6 including Base Camp&C1

6. The transportation between BC and Chengdu

7. Baggage transportation between Chengdu and Base Camp (30kg/pax limit)

8. First-aid, oxygen bottle, Radios, Satellite phone etc

9. Summit certificate

10 Climbing insurance(only valid for expats in China)

11. Climbing organization


【Price Excludes】

1.Arrival in Chengdu and departure flights

2. China visa and international travel insurance

3.Day1&D7 meals,3 packed lunches during climbing D3-D5

4.Climbing equipments, personal equipments and baggage carrying between BC-TOP

5.Personal Expenses: Telephone, SIM card Internet, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages

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, Fleece jacket and trouser, 2 coolmax underwear, 3 pairs of thermal socks,   Waterproof gloves, warm hat, sunhat, swiming suits (Hot spring using)

Bags: Backpack 60 L+ (BC-TOP-BC), Small bag 30L(Optional), Transport Bag 120L+ (Chengdu-BC-Chengdu)

Drinking: Thermal mug(1L)

Accessories: Hiking sticks, Gaiters, Snow Goggles (spare sunglass), Headtorch with batteries, Washbag, Sun protection


Technical gears(renting price for the full set of techinical equipment is 600CNY.):

6000m Mountain boots, Crampons,   Technical Ice axes, Harness, Helmet,   Ascender, ATC Descender, 5 Carabiners,Daisy chain or cowstail, prusik loop.


3 Packed Lunches (Chocolate,nuts,energy bar, bread etc).


Equipment support:

Each member could enjoy procurement support for the equipments:

SCARPA/Black Diamond/MILLET/deuter/KAILAS

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【Requirement】

Each member must have at least one snow mountain climbing experience, good stamina, luggage carrying and climbing skills including rock climbing,glacial travel and rope-drop operation etc.

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Risk Reminder


Wukuchu (5526m) is a technical peak which requires high climbing skills and experience. Every mountaineer who has decided to participate in an expedition to Wukuchu 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 deposit payment 4000CNY should be made by the registration deadline and the remaining payment will be paid before Day1 ; the payment refund will not happen due to member personal reason after Day1.

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【Registration   Procedure 】

Inquiry - application documents - down payment- trip ready

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Contact:Mr. Donald Tang

Tel/we-chat/whats-up:+86 186 1613 8822

Email:383092369@qq.com

https://www.facebook.com/masherbrumchina/


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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 Services

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Our Team

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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 years international backpacker travelling

Solo motorbiking in the Qing-Tibet Plateau

Vice-group leader of 2018 chinese Everest Expedition team


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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


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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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www.masherbrum.cn


Chengdu Shanghai


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