What we’re about
This is a group for enthusiasts of climbing in Sichuan, Yunan,Xinjiang etc west China. This group founder, Mr.Donald Tang is a chinese mountain guide and member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants（ACCA) , also founder of Masherbrum, a Certified Expedition Company for inbound foreigner climbing by the authority, serves 5000m-7000m mountaineering expedition( Mt.Siguniang, Mt. Haba, Nochma Peak, Reddomain, Yuzhu Peak and Muztagh Ata etc) , and 4000m+ high altitude trekking ( Minya Konka, Yading, Mt. Yala, Yubeng etc).
Masherbrum also has an outdoor club in Shanghai.
website:www.masherbrum.com.cn
Public wechat: Masherbrum
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See all- 5564m NiSe'e尼色峨 ClimbingNeeds location
NiSe'e 5,564m, it is newly finding snow mountain in china, belongs to the Daxue Mountain Range, located about 19 kilometers north of Xieka town, Jiulong County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in western Sichuan, China. NiSe'e is is a Tibetan mountain name, which means "white mountain". Because its mountain shape resembles a white Yak that wants to rise in the sky, it is known as the "White Yak of the East". NiSe'e exists a north-south direction, divided into four wall faces, and there are several glacier on the slopes of the east wall and the south wall. NiSe'e is classified as the entrance level snow mountain which is suitable for climbing enthusiasts who have 4000m+ high altitude trekking or climbing experience. NiSe'e was first ascended by one Chinese group in November, 2022.
The best climbing season is from Sep to October. Other seasons are able to be attempted, however summer is more raining and winter is colder. There are 2 camps, base camp and camp 1 in the traditional route. The route approaches the mountain from Xieka town, takes local jeep to the base camp at 4050m, trekking to C1 at 4900m. From camp1, you need go up snow slopes, the last part to the summit is requested by roped-up group.
2024 Group Date
Group 1：2024.10.31-11.05
Group 2：2024.11.12-11.17
Group 3：2024.11.29-12.04
Group 4: 2024.12.15-12.20
Group 5: 2024.12.21-12.26
Registration Deadline：20 days before each group
Group size: 4 persons aboveItinerary is also at https://www.masherbrum.com.cn/pd.jsp?id=74#_jcp=2&_pp=173_0
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Chengdu(500m), Check-in hotel.
Today will equipment check, briefing and sigh in agreement.Day 2: Drive to Xieka Town (540km), overnight stay in local guesthouse (3100m)
Driving to MianNing county or kangding through expressway. After lunch, continue to drive to XieKa town. We will overnight stay in local village guesthouse.Day 3: Xieka Town to base camp (4050m)
We will take local jeep/car to the base camp. After arriving in base camp and lunch, climbing team will have pre-climbing training.Day 4: Base camp to Camp 1 (4900m)
It treks 3-4 hours to Camp1. Team members only need to carry their own small bag. Big luggage is carried by horsing.Day 5: Summit day(5564m), back to Xieka Town
Get up at 2:00 am and leave at 3:00. The summit takes 5-6 hours, and then descending to C1 and Base camp, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of snow mountain. Take local jeep to Xieka town.Day 6: Drive back to Chengdu (500m)
Today drive back Chengdu in same way(540km). Return flight suggests booking after 22:00pm or next day.Price
8,800CNY*/Pax for Foreigner, 1 guide serves 2 member
12,800CNY*/Pax for Foreigner【Price Includes】
1.Climbing Permit for foreigner
2.Mountain guide service at 1 guide serves 2 members or 1 guide serves 1 member
3. Accommodation: 1 night in Chengdu hotel (Twin Room), 2 nights in Xieka Village guesthouse (Twin Room or Dorm.Bed), 2 nights tent sleeping in Base Camp&Camp
4. Food: Meals in Day 2-Day 4 including Base Camp&Camp1
5. The transportation between base camp and Chengdu.
6. Baggage transportation by horsing between Base camp and Camp1 (15kg/pax limit)
7. Fixed-rope, First-aid, oxygen bottle, Radios, Satellite phone etc
8. Climbing insurance (only valid for expats in China)
9. Climbing organization fee【Price Excludes】
- Arrival in Chengdu and departure flights
2.China visa and international travel insurance
3.Day1 meals and Day 5 dinner, 2 packed lunches during climbing Day 4-Day 5
4.Climbing equipments, personal equipments and baggage carrying between Camp1-TOP
5.Personal Expenses: Telephone, SIM card Internet, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages
6.Summit certificate (200CNY each if need it after summit)
7.Any other item not listed in “Price Includes” section【Required Equipment】
Camping: Sleeping bag (comfort rating -15°C)， Trekking boots，Mattress
Clothing: Waterproof jacket, Waterproof over trousers, Down jacket, Raincoat, Fleece jacket and trouser, 2 underwear, 3 pairs of thermal socks, Waterproof down gloves, Fleece gloves, warm hat, sunhat
Bags: Backpack 60 L +, Small bag 30L, Luggage pack 120L(optional)
Drinking: Thermal mug（1L）
Eating: personal bowl in Camp1
Accessories: Hiking stick, Gaiters, Snow Goggles (spare sunglass), Headtorch with batteries, Washbag, Sun protectionTechnical gears: Mountain boots(5000-6000m level), Gaiters, Crampons, Long Ice axe, Harness, Helmet, Ascender, ATC Descender, 4 Carabiners，Daisy chain or cowstail
2 Packed Lunches (Chocolate,nuts,energy bar, bread etc).
Renting price for the full set of techinical equipment is 600CNY.
Seperated item renting price as below:
Climbing boots 300CNY/pair,Crampons 120CNY/pair, Harness 50CNY/each,Helmet 30CNY/each,1 ATC descender 15CNY/each,Carabiner 10CNY/each,
Quickdraw 10CNY/each ,Cowstail 5CNY/each,Sling 5CNY/each【Requirement】
The member should have prior 4000m+ high altitude trekking/camping/climbing experience, must physically fit to the climbing sports, any major physical injuries, undergone surgery, chronic disease etc information must declare beforehand.【Registration Procedure】
Inquiry - application documents - down payment- trip readyRegistration Deadline: 20 days before the start date of each group
The down payment 4000CNY should be made by the registration deadline and the remaining payment will be paid before or on arrival; the payment refund will not happen due to member personal reason after Day1.
Contact：Donald Tang
Tel/Whats-up：+86 186 1613 8822
Email：[email protected]
www.masherbrum.com.cn
https://www.facebook.com/masherbrumchina/ - 5564m NiSe'e尼色峨 ClimbingNeeds location
NiSe'e 5,564m, it is newly finding snow mountain in china, belongs to the Daxue Mountain Range, located about 19 kilometers north of Xieka town, Jiulong County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in western Sichuan, China. NiSe'e is is a Tibetan mountain name, which means "white mountain". Because its mountain shape resembles a white Yak that wants to rise in the sky, it is known as the "White Yak of the East". NiSe'e exists a north-south direction, divided into four wall faces, and there are several glacier on the slopes of the east wall and the south wall. NiSe'e is classified as the entrance level snow mountain which is suitable for climbing enthusiasts who have 4000m+ high altitude trekking or climbing experience. NiSe'e was first ascended by one Chinese group in November, 2022.
The best climbing season is from Sep to October. Other seasons are able to be attempted, however summer is more raining and winter is colder. There are 2 camps, base camp and camp 1 in the traditional route. The route approaches the mountain from Xieka town, takes local jeep to the base camp at 4050m, trekking to C1 at 4900m. From camp1, you need go up snow slopes, the last part to the summit is requested by roped-up group.
2024 Group Date
Group 1：2024.10.31-11.05
Group 2：2024.11.12-11.17
Group 3：2024.11.29-12.04
Group 4: 2024.12.15-12.20
Group 5: 2024.12.21-12.26
Registration Deadline：20 days before each group
Group size: 4 persons aboveItinerary is also at https://www.masherbrum.com.cn/pd.jsp?id=74#_jcp=2&_pp=173_0
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Chengdu(500m), Check-in hotel.
Today will equipment check, briefing and sigh in agreement.Day 2: Drive to Xieka Town (540km), overnight stay in local guesthouse (3100m)
Driving to MianNing county or kangding through expressway. After lunch, continue to drive to XieKa town. We will overnight stay in local village guesthouse.Day 3: Xieka Town to base camp (4050m)
We will take local jeep/car to the base camp. After arriving in base camp and lunch, climbing team will have pre-climbing training.Day 4: Base camp to Camp 1 (4900m)
It treks 3-4 hours to Camp1. Team members only need to carry their own small bag. Big luggage is carried by horsing.Day 5: Summit day(5564m), back to Xieka Town
Get up at 2:00 am and leave at 3:00. The summit takes 5-6 hours, and then descending to C1 and Base camp, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of snow mountain. Take local jeep to Xieka town.Day 6: Drive back to Chengdu (500m)
Today drive back Chengdu in same way(540km). Return flight suggests booking after 22:00pm or next day.Price
8,800CNY*/Pax for Foreigner, 1 guide serves 2 member
12,800CNY*/Pax for Foreigner【Price Includes】
1.Climbing Permit for foreigner
2.Mountain guide service at 1 guide serves 2 members or 1 guide serves 1 member
3. Accommodation: 1 night in Chengdu hotel (Twin Room), 2 nights in Xieka Village guesthouse (Twin Room or Dorm.Bed), 2 nights tent sleeping in Base Camp&Camp
4. Food: Meals in Day 2-Day 4 including Base Camp&Camp1
5. The transportation between base camp and Chengdu.
6. Baggage transportation by horsing between Base camp and Camp1 (15kg/pax limit)
7. Fixed-rope, First-aid, oxygen bottle, Radios, Satellite phone etc
8. Climbing insurance (only valid for expats in China)
9. Climbing organization fee【Price Excludes】
- Arrival in Chengdu and departure flights
2.China visa and international travel insurance
3.Day1 meals and Day 5 dinner, 2 packed lunches during climbing Day 4-Day 5
4.Climbing equipments, personal equipments and baggage carrying between Camp1-TOP
5.Personal Expenses: Telephone, SIM card Internet, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages
6.Summit certificate (200CNY each if need it after summit)
7.Any other item not listed in “Price Includes” section【Required Equipment】
Camping: Sleeping bag (comfort rating -15°C)， Trekking boots，Mattress
Clothing: Waterproof jacket, Waterproof over trousers, Down jacket, Raincoat, Fleece jacket and trouser, 2 underwear, 3 pairs of thermal socks, Waterproof down gloves, Fleece gloves, warm hat, sunhat
Bags: Backpack 60 L +, Small bag 30L, Luggage pack 120L(optional)
Drinking: Thermal mug（1L）
Eating: personal bowl in Camp1
Accessories: Hiking stick, Gaiters, Snow Goggles (spare sunglass), Headtorch with batteries, Washbag, Sun protectionTechnical gears: Mountain boots(5000-6000m level), Gaiters, Crampons, Long Ice axe, Harness, Helmet, Ascender, ATC Descender, 4 Carabiners，Daisy chain or cowstail
2 Packed Lunches (Chocolate,nuts,energy bar, bread etc).
Renting price for the full set of techinical equipment is 600CNY.
Seperated item renting price as below:
Climbing boots 300CNY/pair,Crampons 120CNY/pair, Harness 50CNY/each,Helmet 30CNY/each,1 ATC descender 15CNY/each,Carabiner 10CNY/each,
Quickdraw 10CNY/each ,Cowstail 5CNY/each,Sling 5CNY/each【Requirement】
The member should have prior 4000m+ high altitude trekking/camping/climbing experience, must physically fit to the climbing sports, any major physical injuries, undergone surgery, chronic disease etc information must declare beforehand.【Registration Procedure】
Inquiry - application documents - down payment- trip readyRegistration Deadline: 20 days before the start date of each group
The down payment 4000CNY should be made by the registration deadline and the remaining payment will be paid before or on arrival; the payment refund will not happen due to member personal reason after Day1.
Contact：Donald Tang
Tel/Whats-up：+86 186 1613 8822
Email：[email protected]
www.masherbrum.com.cn
https://www.facebook.com/masherbrumchina/ - 5564m NiSe'e尼色峨 ClimbingNeeds location
NiSe'e 5,564m, it is newly finding snow mountain in china, belongs to the Daxue Mountain Range, located about 19 kilometers north of Xieka town, Jiulong County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in western Sichuan, China. NiSe'e is is a Tibetan mountain name, which means "white mountain". Because its mountain shape resembles a white Yak that wants to rise in the sky, it is known as the "White Yak of the East". NiSe'e exists a north-south direction, divided into four wall faces, and there are several glacier on the slopes of the east wall and the south wall. NiSe'e is classified as the entrance level snow mountain which is suitable for climbing enthusiasts who have 4000m+ high altitude trekking or climbing experience. NiSe'e was first ascended by one Chinese group in November, 2022.
The best climbing season is from Sep to October. Other seasons are able to be attempted, however summer is more raining and winter is colder. There are 2 camps, base camp and camp 1 in the traditional route. The route approaches the mountain from Xieka town, takes local jeep to the base camp at 4050m, trekking to C1 at 4900m. From camp1, you need go up snow slopes, the last part to the summit is requested by roped-up group.
2024 Group Date
Group 1：2024.10.31-11.05
Group 2：2024.11.12-11.17
Group 3：2024.11.29-12.04
Group 4: 2024.12.15-12.20
Group 5: 2024.12.21-12.26
Registration Deadline：20 days before each group
Group size: 4 persons aboveItinerary is also at https://www.masherbrum.com.cn/pd.jsp?id=74#_jcp=2&_pp=173_0
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Chengdu(500m), Check-in hotel.
Today will equipment check, briefing and sigh in agreement.Day 2: Drive to Xieka Town (540km), overnight stay in local guesthouse (3100m)
Driving to MianNing county or kangding through expressway. After lunch, continue to drive to XieKa town. We will overnight stay in local village guesthouse.Day 3: Xieka Town to base camp (4050m)
We will take local jeep/car to the base camp. After arriving in base camp and lunch, climbing team will have pre-climbing training.Day 4: Base camp to Camp 1 (4900m)
It treks 3-4 hours to Camp1. Team members only need to carry their own small bag. Big luggage is carried by horsing.Day 5: Summit day(5564m), back to Xieka Town
Get up at 2:00 am and leave at 3:00. The summit takes 5-6 hours, and then descending to C1 and Base camp, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of snow mountain. Take local jeep to Xieka town.Day 6: Drive back to Chengdu (500m)
Today drive back Chengdu in same way(540km). Return flight suggests booking after 22:00pm or next day.Price
8,800CNY*/Pax for Foreigner, 1 guide serves 2 member
12,800CNY*/Pax for Foreigner【Price Includes】
1.Climbing Permit for foreigner
2.Mountain guide service at 1 guide serves 2 members or 1 guide serves 1 member
3. Accommodation: 1 night in Chengdu hotel (Twin Room), 2 nights in Xieka Village guesthouse (Twin Room or Dorm.Bed), 2 nights tent sleeping in Base Camp&Camp
4. Food: Meals in Day 2-Day 4 including Base Camp&Camp1
5. The transportation between base camp and Chengdu.
6. Baggage transportation by horsing between Base camp and Camp1 (15kg/pax limit)
7. Fixed-rope, First-aid, oxygen bottle, Radios, Satellite phone etc
8. Climbing insurance (only valid for expats in China)
9. Climbing organization fee【Price Excludes】
- Arrival in Chengdu and departure flights
2.China visa and international travel insurance
3.Day1 meals and Day 5 dinner, 2 packed lunches during climbing Day 4-Day 5
4.Climbing equipments, personal equipments and baggage carrying between Camp1-TOP
5.Personal Expenses: Telephone, SIM card Internet, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages
6.Summit certificate (200CNY each if need it after summit)
7.Any other item not listed in “Price Includes” section【Required Equipment】
Camping: Sleeping bag (comfort rating -15°C)， Trekking boots，Mattress
Clothing: Waterproof jacket, Waterproof over trousers, Down jacket, Raincoat, Fleece jacket and trouser, 2 underwear, 3 pairs of thermal socks, Waterproof down gloves, Fleece gloves, warm hat, sunhat
Bags: Backpack 60 L +, Small bag 30L, Luggage pack 120L(optional)
Drinking: Thermal mug（1L）
Eating: personal bowl in Camp1
Accessories: Hiking stick, Gaiters, Snow Goggles (spare sunglass), Headtorch with batteries, Washbag, Sun protectionTechnical gears: Mountain boots(5000-6000m level), Gaiters, Crampons, Long Ice axe, Harness, Helmet, Ascender, ATC Descender, 4 Carabiners，Daisy chain or cowstail
2 Packed Lunches (Chocolate,nuts,energy bar, bread etc).
Renting price for the full set of techinical equipment is 600CNY.
Seperated item renting price as below:
Climbing boots 300CNY/pair,Crampons 120CNY/pair, Harness 50CNY/each,Helmet 30CNY/each,1 ATC descender 15CNY/each,Carabiner 10CNY/each,
Quickdraw 10CNY/each ,Cowstail 5CNY/each,Sling 5CNY/each【Requirement】
The member should have prior 4000m+ high altitude trekking/camping/climbing experience, must physically fit to the climbing sports, any major physical injuries, undergone surgery, chronic disease etc information must declare beforehand.【Registration Procedure】
Inquiry - application documents - down payment- trip readyRegistration Deadline: 20 days before the start date of each group
The down payment 4000CNY should be made by the registration deadline and the remaining payment will be paid before or on arrival; the payment refund will not happen due to member personal reason after Day1.
Contact：Donald Tang
Tel/Whats-up：+86 186 1613 8822
Email：[email protected]
www.masherbrum.com.cn
https://www.facebook.com/masherbrumchina/ - 【New Year 2024.12.28 - 01.04】Masherbrum Ice Climbing CourseNeeds location
Probably some enthusiasts knew that Masherbrum held the ice climbing course taught by Italian coaches in 2019.
Masherbrum followed European practical mountaineering ice climbing style, held on ice climbing course sucessfully, all participants fed back well.This winter, Masherbrum will go to Shuangqiao Valley of Mt.Siguniang, a suitable ice climbing training place for diversity of icefalls and comfortable logistics of accessibility.Time:
2024.12.28-2025.01.01 Basic Course
2024.12.31-2025.01.04 Advanced Course
2024.12.28-2025.01.04 Full Course
Detailed itinerary is at
https://www.masherbrum.com.cn/pd.jsp?id=77#_jcp=2&_pp=145_0Language: English&Chinese
Venue: Shuangqiao Valley, Sichuan, China
Course Highlights
* Well-designed course with professional chinese coaches
* Giving the participants more practice on ice climbing
* Stay in the warm&comfortable roomOur Coach Team
Mr. Fu Yongpeng Coach
Language: Chinese
Ice climbing ability WI5+, Rock climbing ability 5.12b
Completed +50 ice climbing routes in Shuangqiao Valley such as Dragons Breath, Jesus Shroud, Stairway-to-Heaven icefalls.
Summit 6250m Yaomei Peak of Mt.Siguniang in 2022
Ice climbing course coach to foreigner in 2022Mr. Wang Yunqiang Coach
Language: English&Chinese
Bachelor Degree
Certifed mountain guide10+ times climbing leader for Muztag Ata(7000m level),Yuzhu peak and Animaqin (6000m level) etc snow mountains
Course Program 课程安排
Basic Course 3650CNY/pax 2024.12.28-01.01
Advanced Course 4250CNY/pax 2024.12.31-01.04
Full Course 5850CNY/pax* 2024.12.28-01.04Course Program
Day1 Arrival in Chengdu
Check-in hotel, equipment check and sign agreement.Day2 Arrival in Shuangqiao Valley and Ice Climbing Introduction
After arriving at the guesthouse in Shangqiao valley, coach will introduce various applications of rope, crampons, climbing boots, knots, protectors, carabiner, and quickdraw and so on.Day3 Icefall Climbing
The main aim of the first day is to teach personal ice climbing technique to ensure that you are efficient and comfortable on the ice.
Day4 Icefall Climbing ( Today, advanced course members will arrive in Shuangqiao Valley )
Placing ice screw protection and rope work for ice climbing is teached to give a firm foundation for a safe climbing.Day5 Icefall Climbing ( Today, basic course members will complete their icefall climbing course)
Today we choose a slightly steeper cascade to build on skills learned and progress to more technical points that will help you to climb efficiently on steeper ice.
Day6 Ice climbing in the mountaineering
The multi-pitch ice climb skill will be introduced today so that we can focus on the rope-work (double rope descent), stance management and safety considerations on the climb.
Day7 Ice climbing in the mountaineering
Depending on prevailing conditions we will choose to climb one of the classic ice falls. At the coach's discretion we teach lead climbing on suitable terrain or multi-picth ice climb practice.Day8 Drive back to chengdu from Shuangqiao valley
Price Includes：
- Day1 Chengdu hotel (twin room, 3/4 star hotel)
2. Day2&Day8 Chengdu-Shuangqiao Valley transportationt - 4 nighs accomodation of Basic Course or Advanced course, 6 nights accomodation of Full Course in Shuangqiao Valley local guesthouse(twin room with heating system)
- Ice climbing ticket in Shuangqiao valley
5. Food: Day2-Day7 breakfast&dinner, Day2 lunch, Day8 breakfast
6. Coach wages/food/accommodation etc related expense - Ice Climbing Insurance(only for expats in China)
8. Round trip local transportation between Shuangqiao local guesthouse and the nearest point of the icefall in Shuangqiao Valley in the climbing course
9. Public equipment during the course(Ropes, ice screws, technical ice axes, first-aid etc)
Price Excludes：
- Air Fare: flight airfare (from and to Chengdu )
2. Visa to China and travel insurance(including ice climbing trip) to China
3. Day6 transportation of leaving Shuangqiao Valley for people of basic course, and Day4 transportation arriving Shuangqiao Valley for people of advanced course ( Masherbrum could arrange for members)
4. Three meals in Day1, lunch&dinner in Day8, Lunches during icefall climbing period Day3-Day7( please prepare dry food lunches)
5. Personal expenses: Telephone, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages etc
6. Personal equipment (see below list)
7. Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Required Equipment
Basic equipment (must to have)
Clothing: Waterproof jacket , Waterproof overtrousers, Down jacket, Fleece jacket and trouser, underwear, Hiking boots , socks, 2 pairs of Waterproof gloves, warm hat, sunhat
Bags: Backpack 60-70L or Duffle bag 120L，backpack 45L( daily using) ,
Drinking: Thermal mug（1L）
Accessories: Gaiters, Sun Glass, Headtorch with batteries(optional), Washbag, Sun protectionTechnical equipment ( best to have) ：
Climbing boots, Crampons, 1 Harness, 1 Helmet, 1 ATC descender, 4 Carabiners,5 Ice Screws (optional),1 Daisy chain or cowstail,1 long sling(2m+) or Daisy and 2 short slings（0.6m）,1 Prusik rope+1 Small Carabiner
Technical equipment for renting:
Below is renting price list for technical equipment however would suggest that prepare technical equipment as possible.Registration Procedure
Inquiry - application documents - down payment- trip readyThe deposit payment 1000CNY should be made by the registration deadline and the remaining payment will be paid before Day1 ; the payment refund will not happen due to member personal reason after Day1.
Registration Deadline 2024.12.15
Contact：Mr. Donald Tang
Tel/we-chat/whatsapp：+86 186 1613 8822
Email：[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/masherbrumchina/ - Day1 Chengdu hotel (twin room, 3/4 star hotel)
