from $14,750* per person	40 Days	April, August
Luxury accommodations		Exertion level: 3
Operator: International Mountain Guides		12 people max

Thanks for your interest in our Cho Oyu Expedition climb. Cho Oyu is the 6th highest mountain in the world (8,201m) and is a classic Himalayan climb. Since 1995 we have seen 193 climbers reach the summit of Cho Oyu with our IMG teams on the 22 expeditions we have conducted via the original 1954 route from Tibet. We're proud to have the best climbing record on the mountain. Our programs are recognized worldwide as well organized with first-rate logistics and experienced leaders, conducted under the direction of legendary climber and expedition leader, Eric Simonson.

IMG was one of the very first 8000m Himalayan operators to run Tibet Everest and Cho Oyu expeditions, and 2012 marks 23 years of running expeditions in Tibet. Leading the 2012 Cho Oyu expedition is Mike Hamill. Mike is a very popular IMG leader who has led 7 previous Cho Oyu programs for IMG.

For Trekkers who wish to accompany the expedition, please contact Eric Simonson for more information. We have a limited number of spaces for trekkers on this team. If you are strong, it is possible to hike all the way to Camp 1 which is OVER 20,000 feet (as a day trip, but not spend the night there). If you are looking for a challenging trek, this is it!

For climbers that want additional support we are also offering a Personal Sherpa Option. We will assign exclusively to you one of our very best Sherpas, who has summitted Cho Oyu and Everest many times, been through the Khumbu Sherpa climbing school, and who speaks English well. As a small, two-person team, you will be able to take advantage of the "best of both worlds" with all the "horsepower" of the main IMG team at your disposal in case of emergency, but also having the additional flexibility afforded by a climbing partner who is committed to climbing exclusively on your own schedule, when you want to. Your personal Sherpa will also be available to help carry your personal gear and extra oxygen.