September 7, 2019   Phunuru checked in this morning to let us know the team had a great day trekking up to 5,300 meters for acclimatization.  They trekked up towards Intermediate Camp and then a steep hill to gain more altitude.  The team enjoyed beautiful weather and views today.  The advanced Sherpa Team now has […]

September 6, 2019 IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa checked in after a beautiful day in Tibet.  The team enjoyed near perfect weather for the drive from Tingri to Chinese Base Camp.  The team is in great spirits and acclimatizing very well.  Our Advanced Sherpa Team is now at ABC, setting up camp and preparing to […]

September 5, 2019 The Cho Oyu Team was up and out the door early this morning.  After a good breakfast in Tingri, the team loaded into the vehicles and made their way up the road to Chinese Base Camp.  They arrived in time to meet our Sherpa Team before they loaded the yaks and headed […]

September 4, 2019 Phunuru called this morning to let us know the team had a good day moving from Shigatse to Tingri (14,265’/4300m).  Today was a day of travel in vehicles, taking in the Himalayas from the North Side.  A few high clouds and a cool breeze kept the team moving and they are now […]

September 3, 2019 IMG Senior Guide, Phunuru Sherpa, checked in with news from Shigatse (12,467’/3,800m) overnight.  The team had  great day stretching their legs and visiting the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery.  The weather was cool and damp but that did not stop the team from getting out and exploring the area around Shigatse and taking the […]

September 2, 2019 Our Climbing Team and Sherpa Team were both on the move today. Phunuru checked in to let us know that everyone is doing well and now settled in at Shigatse (12,467’/3,800m). Tomorrow will be a day of acclimatization for the team and they will hike up and around the monastery.   Our […]

September 1, 2019 Phunuru Sherpa checked in to let us know the team had another great day in Lhasa. The team changed their plans slightly as The Shoton Festival (yogurt festival) started in Lhasa, so Norbu Linka would be a must to visit! There were many Tibetan families picnicking in the Norbu Linka garden and […]

August 31, 2019 IMG Senior Guide Phunuru Sherpa checked in with some beautiful pictures of the day in Lhasa. The team is doing great and had a nice day touring the Potala Palace and the Jokhang Temple. The weather is beautiful and the team is acclimatizing well.   Tomorrow they will go see Norbu Linka […]

July 2, 2019 There are still a few spots left on the 2019 Cho Oyu Expedition! We have confirmed Cho Oyu for this Autumn and are working on reservations and logistics. If you are interested in joining the team, get in touch with Greg Vernovage. Don’t miss this opportunity to climb in the Himalayas!