3.Snow and ice sections at an angle of 35-45 degrees. (Alpine PD+ Scottish Grade 1/2 Rock VD).Previous use of ice axe and crampons in a Winter mountaineering environment is essential.
Fitness:
D. A high level of all round fitness will be required to cope with the exceptionally strenuous nature of these expeditions.
Adventure Peaks has had excellent success on our Cho Oyu expeditions. In 2013 and 2015 all team members reached the summit giving 100% success compared to our normal average of 80% success rate achieved between 2013 to 2016 and 2018.