5928m Little Konka Climbing

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29800.00
Day 10 Days
Country China
Altitude 5928m
Currency CNY
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Little Konka 5,928m ,is one of the fascinating peaks of Minya Konka massif in Daxue Shan mountain range which is located in the Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in western Sichuan, China.


It is a pyramid- shaped snow mountain,with the top of the tower plunging into the bule sky and white clouds. The Tibetan name of the Little Konka is Tsiburongi, which is now called Little Konka.

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Little Konka, with an altitude of 5,928 meters, is a rocky technical snow mountain with mixed rock, snow slope and ice rock climbing routes, more technical requirement than 6112m Reddomain, but less climbing intensity than Reddomain.


Little Konka has attracted the attention of climbing enthusiasts both domestic and overseas with summit records about 10 times who explored climbing routes on the East, South, North, Southwest, Northeast and Northwest wall routes.


2022 Oct, Masherbrum sent mountain guides to   Little Konka, they made successfully summit, as a result acquired the first-hand climbing route information.

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Based on the rich experience of mountian climbing and good service, Masherbrum launches Little Konka climbing for foreign mountaineering enthusiasts in 2024.


Highlights Little Konka climbing:

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Fix-rope technical climbing route with experienced mountain guides

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Maximum 6 climbers in the group and sufficient acclimation

3

Set-up high mountain camp1&2, full package logistic services

The climbing route of Little Konka will choose the northwest wall climbing route with higher summit rate (lower difficulty) and higher safety: snow rock mixed route length 600m, climbing difficulty M3 , slope 60-70 degrees

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The technical climbing route above C2 will be fixed ropes, and each member is assigned with one professional mountain guide.


Masherbrum strictly select team members and control team group size (the maximum number of people per group is 6) to strengthen safety and security.


Each member must have at least two technical snow mountains climbing experience, good stamina, luggage carrying and climbing skills including acrossing the belay station and rope-drop operation etc.

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We will continue to assign our experienced climbing leader and mountain guides to 2024 Little Konka climbing.


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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




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Mr. Jin Wen Hui         Climing Leader   


Language: Chinese


Certifed 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


Jin made summit of Little Konka in 2022, was Reddomain climbing mountain guide



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Mr. Fu Yongpeng                    Mountain Guide


Language: Chinese   



Ice climbing ability WI5+, Rock climbing ability 5.12b


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


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


Fu made summit of Yaomeifeng of Mt.Siguniang in 2022.


Fu was Reddomain climbing mountain guide



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Mr. Wang Hong                    Mountain Guide

     

Language: Chinese


Certifed mountain guide


Wang Hong completed nearly 200 times climbing of 5000-7000m peaks, including:

7000m-Muztagh Ata 13 times

6000m-Yuzhu Peak +100 times

5000m-Gangshika Peak 6 times, Nochma Peak 2 times, Xuanwu Peak 3 times, Bogda Beak,Nianbaoyuze Peak, Mt.Siguniang 1st/2nd/3rd peaks etc.


Wang Hong was 8000m Manaslu climbing mountain guide.

We will assign more experienced mountain guides based on the team size( maximum 6 members ), to make sure that all members will be safely served.


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Climbing Route


There will be three camps on the Northwest Wall climbing route: Base Camp (3900m), C1 (4800m) and C2 (5300M).

After the base camp departure is an high mountain meadow, followed by scree slopes that continue on and on to C1 camp (4800m).

From C1, follow the glacier to the ridge and over the ice wall to C2 (5300m), the camp is in a notch on the glacier at an altitude of 5300m.

From C2, take the snow slope and cut across the ridge with a strong feeling of exposure, reach a small platform and go over the snow slope to reach the summit (5928m).

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Base Camp(3900m)

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Camp 1(4800m)

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Camp 2 (5300m)

Highlights

Safety

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Experienced leader and mountain guide

fixed ropes on the technical routes

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    Team


         Small climbing team with sufficient acclimation

Services

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          Set-up 3 camps and full package service


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【ITINERARY】


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


D2 Drive to Kangding(2600m), take acclimatization in Kangding


D3 Transfer to the start point (3450m) from Kangding city, trek 7km to Liangchahe(3900m)


D4 Arrive Base Camp at 3900m, acclimatization and pre-climbing training


D5 Base Camp(3900m)— C1(4800m)


D6 C1 (optional acclimatization day)


D7 C1-C2(5300m)


D8 C2-Summit(5928m)-C2/C1


D9 C2/C1-Kangding


D10 Kangding-Chengdu



※Little Konka northwest wall route belongs to the intermediate technical snow mountain. There is a large climbing difficulty, need everyone to have a certain judgment of their physical fitness, psychological, climbing techniques.

※ From C1 starts with rock, ice rock, snow slope sections, technical sections will be fixed ropes, but be sure to follow the command and the arrangements of the guide.

※If the trip cannot be held as scheduled due to force majeure, it can be postponed to the next climb or the remaining fees can be refunded.

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【Dates&Price】

Group 1: 2024 Sep 30th — Oct 9th

Group 2: 2024 Oct 22nd — Oct 31st


Day 1 Check-in hotel in Chengdu

Day 10   Back to Chengdu


1 guide serves 1 member

Maximum 6 members for each group


29 800CNY/PAX*


* Participant has attended Masherbrum trip may enjoy reduced 1000CNY discount

*   Early bird price: 300CNY less per each if sign-up 45 days before

* Group purchase price: 3+ persons together enjoy 500CNY less each


Equipment support:

Each member could enjoy procurement support for the equipments of   SCARPA/Black Diamond/

Millet/Deuter/Kailas


Registration Deadline: 20 days before each group


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【Price Includes】

1. Climbing Permit for foreigner

2. Mountain guide service at 1 guide serves 1 member

3. C1 C2 high mountain tent and high mountain food

4.   Accommodation:   1 night in Chengdu hotel ( 3/4-star hotel, Twin Room), 2 nights in Kangding hotel (Twin Room ), BC stone house.

5. Food:   3 meals in Day2, breakfast&dinner from Day3 to Day9

6. The transportation between Kangding and   Chengdu

7.   Baggage transportation by horse between Kangding and Base Camp (20kg/pax limit)

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

9. Climbing insurance

10. Tour operation fee



【Price Excludes】

1.Arrival in Chengdu and departure flights

2.China Entry Visa fee

3. Six dry food lunches on the climbing

4. Summit bonus

5. Climbing equipments

6. Summit certificate

7. Any other item not listed in “Price Includes” section and non-group activities outside the trip costs



【Required Equipment】

Camping: Sleeping bag 1 (comfort rating -15°C), Trekking boots ( uses it before C1)

Clothing: Waterproof jacket, Waterproof over trousers, Down jacket, Fleece jacket and trouser, 2 underwear, 3 pairs of thermal socks,   Waterproof gloves, warm hat, sunhat

Bags: Transport Bag 120-150L ( Horse carries it to BC), Backpack 50-60 L(Standard package member uses it during climbing) , Small bag 30L

Drinking: Thermal mug(1L)

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


Technical gears( if really don't have it, we can rent out for you in cost 600CNY):

6000m Mountain boots( SCARPA Phantom 6000 or LASPORTIVA G2), Crampons,   Ice axes ( Technical ice axes is plus), Harness, Helmet,   Ascender, ATC Descender, 4 Carabiners,Daisy chain or cowstail,1 Prusik rope+1 Small Carabiner

Food: Day3 - Day9 dry food lunches

(Chocolate,nuts,energy bar, bread etc).


Equipment support:

Each member could enjoy procurement support for the equipments of   SCARPA/Black Diamond/

/Millet/Deuter /Kailas


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【Requriement】

Each member must have at least two snow mountains climbing experience, good stamina, luggage carrying and climbing skills including acrossing the belay station and rope-drop operation etc.


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Risk Reminder


1. Little Konka (5928m) is a technical peak which requires high climbing skills and experience. Every mountaineer who has decided to participate in an expedition to Little Konka must realize that the climbing of this mountain is an adventure activity and would take certain health and life risks.


2. 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 10000CNY should be made by the registration deadline and the remaining payment will be paid on 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


Registration Deadline: 20 days before each group



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Contact:Mr. Donald Tang

Tel/we-chat/whatsApp:+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 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 Value


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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 GAP years international backpacker travelling

Solo motorbiking in the Qing-Tibet Plateau

Vice-group leader of 2018 chinese Everest Expedition team

Group leader of 2021 Reddomain climbing


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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.com.cn


Chengdu Shanghai


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