Reddomain 6,112m is one of the fascinating peaks of Minya Konka massif in Daxue Shan mountainrange which is located in the Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in western Sichuan, China, rises fifteen kilometers north of Minya Konka.
The first introduction of Reddomain was in National Geographic Magazine in 1930,which was first ascended by the Gakushuin University Alpine Club in 1999.
The traditional route of Reddomain is the West Ridge route by the first ascent of Japanese team. Following Chinese and foreign teams made ascent 6-8 times via different climbing routes including the traditional route.
October 12nd-17th 2020, Masherbrum sent our mountain guide team to Reddomain for exploration climbing, we climbed Reddomain until 5800m via the west ridge route and had to stop by weather change. Nevertheless, Our team obtained first-hand information for the climbing route, high mountain camp set-up, risk control and so on.
Masherbrum is now launching 2021 Reddomain climbing tour to Chinese and foreign mountaineering enthusiasts.
Highlights in our Reddomain climbing：
Fix-rope climbing with experienced mountain guides
Maximum 8 climbers in the group and sufficient acclimation
Build the base camp and high mountain camps in advance, super logistic services
We choose the west ridge as the climbing route as less difficulty and higher safety.
Starting from the shore of the glacial lake, firstly we will pass through the scree-covered part and arrive in the snow slope where we will set up Camp I at 5250 meters; then climb up snow slope to get on the west ridge, passing through the section of mixed rock and ice, arrive in the snow ridge where we will set up Camp II at 5750 meters; Finally approach the summit along the steep snow ridge.
We will use fixed ropes all the way from CI(5250m) to Summit (6112m).
The difficulty of west ridge climbing route is estimated to be AD+ (Assez difficile) in the IFAS international climbing difficulty rating system.
Each member must have at least two snow mountains climbing experience, good stamina, luggage carrying and climbing skills including glacial travel and rope-drop operation etc.
We will assign our experienced climbing leader and mountain guides to Reddomain climbing tour.
Mr. Jin Wen Hui Climing Leader
Language: Chinese
Certifed mountain guide
2020.10 Climbed Reddomain to 5800m
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, and Nianbaoyuze
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. Xiao Ran Climbing Mountain Guide
Language: English&Chinese
Bachelor Degree
Certifed mountain guide
CICPA
2020.10 Climbed Reddomain to 5800m
Climbed Noijinkangsang，Muztag Ata, Mt. Chola, Yuzhu peak, Animaqin, and Nianbaoyuze, Mt.Haba, Nochma Peak
We will assign more experienced mountain guides based on the team size( maximum 8 members ), to make sure that all members will be safely served.
Three camps will be built on the west ridge climbing route, they are base camp (4550m), Camp 1 (5250m) and Camp 2 (5750m) . The distance from the base camp to the summit is about 6.5 km.
Starting from Base Camp BC, passing through meadows, gravel slope and snow slope, arrive in C1 (5250m) below the West Ridge;
Starting from C1, climb up to the west ridge at 5500 meters, climb over the snow cornice to the snow slope on the other side, continue along the ridge, and reach C2 (5750m);
Starting from C2, along the snow slope of 30-40 degrees to approach the summit where there is a flat snowfield.
Experienced leader and mountain guide
fixed ropes from C1 to Summit
Small climbing team with sufficient acclimation
Set-up 3 camps in advance and porter service
D1 Arrive in Chengdu(500m), Check-in hotel, equipment check and berifing
D2 Drive to Kangding(2600m), take acclimation in Kangding
D3 Transfer to the start point (3450m) from Kangding city, trek 8km to Liangchahe(3900m)
D4 Trek 12km to Reddomain Base Camp (4550m)
D5 Take rest at Base Camp, climbing training and acclimation
D6 BC（4550m）— C1（5250m) 4km
D7 C1（5250m）— C2（5750m）1.2km
D8 C2（5750m）— Summit（6112m）— C2 — C1, return to C1
D9 Return to BC（4550m）
D10 BC — Kangding
D11 Kangding — Chengdu
D12 Reservation one day for flexiable purpose
Itinerary may be adjusted due to weather conditions
【Dates&Price】
2020 June 3rd -14th 12 Days
Maximum 8 membes, will be closed for sign-up if have 8 members
Standard Package:
27800CNY/pax 1 guide serves 2 members
VIP Package:
29800CNY/pax 1 guide serves 1 member
Registration Deadline 2021 May 1st
Down Payment 10000CNY
Early bird price: 1000CNY less per each if sign-up before 2021 March 1st
Group purchase price: 3+ persons together enjoy 800CNY less each
Equipment support:
Each member could enjoy procurement support for the equipments of SCARPA/BLACK DIAMOND
/DEUTER/KALIAS
【Price Includes】
1. Climbing Permit for foreigner
2. Mountain guide service at 1 guide serves 1 member(VIP package), 1 guide serves 3 members( Standard package)
3. C1 C2 high mountain tent and high mountain food
4. Sleeping bag porter service above BC(VIP package only)
5. Luggage(15kg/pax limit) porter service between BC and nearby C1( VIP package only)
6. Hotel accommodation: 2 nights in Chengdu(4-star hotel, Twin Room), 2 nights in Kangding (Twin Room )
7. Food: Meals in Base Camp, C1, C2
8. The transportation between Kangding and Chengdu
9. Baggage transportation by horse between Kangding and Base Camp (20kg/pax limit)
10. Base Camp facility
11. First-aid, oxygen bottle, Radios, Satellite phone etc
12. Summit certificate
13. Climbing insurance
14. Tour operation fee
【Price Excludes】
1.Arrival in Chengdu and departure flights
2.China Entry Visa fee
3.Day1 and D12 meals, dry food lunch during climbing
4.Summit bonus
5.Climbing equipments
6.Standard package porter service, BC-C1 local porter service around 300CNY for single way in max.15kg/bag, please inform us if need this service when sign-up
7.Personal Expenses: Telephone, SIM card Internet, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages
8.Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary
9.Any other item not listed in 「Price Includes」 section
【Required Equipment】
Camping: Sleeping bag 1 (comfort rating -15°C), Trekking boots
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: Backpack 70 L +, Small bag 30L, Pannier150L
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):
6000m Mountain boots, Crampons, Technical Ice axes, Harness, Helmet, Ascender, ATC Descender, 5 Carabiners，Daisy chain or cowstail
Food: Day3 - Day 10 dry food lunch
Equipment support:
Each member could enjoy procurement support for the equipments of SCARPA/BLACK DIAMOND
/DEUTER/KALIAS
【Requirement】
Each member must have at least two snow mountains climbing experience, good stamina, luggage carrying and climbing skills including glacial travel and rope-drop operation etc.
Risk Reminder
Reddomain (6112m) is a technical peak which requires high climbing skills and experience. Every mountaineer who has decided to participate in an expedition to Reddomain must realize that an ascent of this mountain is an adventure activity and so it poses certain health and life risks. One climber died in 2020 Oct during the climbing of Reddomain!
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 30days before Day1 ; the payment refund will not happen due to member personal reason after Day1.
【Registration Procedure 】
Inquiry - application documents - down payment- trip ready
Registration Deadline: 2021 May 1st
Contact：Mr. Donald Tang
Tel/we-chat/whats-up：+86 186 1613 8822
Email：383092369@qq.com
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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 Enjoyable in the expedition.
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 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
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
Mr.Paolo Dani
Language: Italian,English
International Mountain Guide of IFMGA
Mountain Ski Instructor
Captain of the helicopter rescue team in the Italian Dolomites
Ice climbing ability WI6+, Rock climbing ability 5.13a, Mixed climbing ability M10
Completed +700 ice climbing routes in Europe and the Americas, more than 30 alpine ice gullies
Climbed Muztag Ata, Mt. Pumori and Mt.Amadablam in Nepal, Mont Blanc, Matterhorn and Matterhorn North Face Route and so on more than 100 routes.
The head coach in 2019 china icefall climbing training