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SummitClimb Offers Guided Climbs in Nepal

WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2008

SummitClimb offers fun, interesting, and challenging trips, starting with the Mustagata climb on July 1 - 24. Just a few places are left in this introductory climb of a very high mountain which is commonly a place for skiing, snowshoeing, and snowboarding.

You are invited to join their fun group of men and women from around the world for affordable, well-organized adventures. Most members participate as individuals and enjoy becoming part of the team. SummitClimb also encourages groups of friends, family, and colleagues (discounts for groups of two or more).

All prices below are for 'full-service'. 'Basic' pricing for the budget-minded is also offered.

Mustagata: July 1-24 - Introductory high-altitude snow climb on the world's easiest 7500m/24,000ft peak; Ski, snowboard, racquette, and snowshoe to/from the summit. Ideal high-altitude introduction, just 24 days. Climbing Mustagata qualifies you for Cho Oyu, Everest, and Lhotse. Leader: Jon Otto, fluent in Chinese and English, eight ascents prior to this climb. Full-Service: €2650, £2150, $4250.

Cho Oyu: September 2 - October 9 - Intermediate high-altitude snow climb of world's sixth highest and most accessible of the 8000m/26,000ft peaks. This is considered as the easiest '8000er'. Leader: Dan Mazur, previous Cho-Oyu mountaineer. Our 9th expedition. Climbing Cho qualifies you for Everest and Lhotse. Special: optional ski-snowboard descent. Full-Service: €5650, £4550, $8950.

Shishapangma: September 18 - October 24 - Intermediate high-altitude snow climb of one of the world's easiest 8000m/26,000ft peaks. The lowest of the world's fourteen '8000ers'. Combine with Cho Oyu and earn a 20% discount. Leader: Dan Mazur, previous Shisha mountaineer. Fourth expedition. Climbing Shisha qualifies you for Everest and Lhotse. Full-Service: €5650, £4550, $8950.

Ama Dablam: October 1 - November 1 - Intermediate, medium-altitude rock, ice, and snow. Technical - climbable. Asia's most famous, excellent granite, fixed ropes to summit. Leader: Arnold Coster, technical expert and senior leader. SummitClimb's 11th expedition. Climbing Ama Dablam could qualify you for Cho Oyu, Everest, and Lhotse. 6,812m/22,349ft. Full-Service: €3150, £2550, $4950.

Everest Basecamp Nepal: October 1-17 - Easy, beautiful walk in footsteps of Hillary and Tenzing. Hike wide trails through green valleys. Explore basecamp and easy Kala-Pattar (5545m/18,150ft), fabulous views of Everest. Full-Service: €1050, £850, $1650.

Island Peak: October 12-16 - Easy 'light climbing'. Five-day climb of the most famous 'trekking-peak' in all of the Himalaya. Massif views. Combine with our Everest base camp trek for perfect acclimatization. 6189m/20,300ft. Full-Service: €450, £350, $790.

Everest-View Glacier-School: October 1-22 - Introductory medium-altitude snow climb. Learn essential skills, ropes, ice climbing, anchor placement, glacier travel, climb a high peak, explore beautiful valleys on good trails. Leader: Raj Thapa; qualified NMA/British mountain leader, and skills trainer with 15 years of experience. 6119m/20,070ft. Full-Service: €1550, £1250, $2450.

For more information, send an email at info@SummitClimb.com or info@SummitTrek.com. Phone: ++44 (0) 7810 375 400.

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