Introduction

Mt. Reddomain is a mountain that is at 6112 meters. It is located in the Minya Konka massif in Hengduan Mountain Range in Eastern Tibetan Plateau in western Sichuan province. The nearest town to this mountain is Kangding. From Chengdu to Kangding, it is 300km drive that takes half day. From Kangding trail head to Reddomain BC, it is 17km walking from 3400m to 4600m. The expedition usually takes 10-14 Days. Climbing Season from August to November.

Program at a Glance

Day 01 Arrive at Laoyulin Village (3100m)
Day 02 Acclimating Day (3100m)
Day 03 Laoyulin – Gyazela Camp (3800m)
Day 04 Gyazela Camp – Reddomain BC (4600m)
Day 05 Acclimating at BC (4600m)
Day 06 BC – C1 (5200m)
Day 07 Acclimating at C1 (5200m)
Day 08 C1 – C2 (5700m)
Day 09 C2 – Summit (6112m) – C2 or C1
Day 10 Back to BC (4600m)
Day 11 BC – Laoyulin (3100m)
Day 12-13 Flexible Day

What to Expect

A Technical Climb

Mt. Reddomain is a technical mountain to climb comparing to other 6000er mountains available in China. It is one of the challenging mountains that are available. An expedition to Reddomain requires skilled using of gears, physical level, and technical skills. Climbing Reddomain gives you good training on experiences of technical climbs, good confidence, and a stronger sense of achievement even than many higher mountains due to its difficulty level. Technical Mountain means not only basic skills & high altitude experiences but also skills of walking on snow ridge, more sophisticated roping skills, protection, descending, and even ice-climbing skills. There is more gain of technical skills climbing Reddomain.

A Real Expedition

There are only a few who had summited Mt. Reddomain due to its difficulty. It’s a much more challenging mountain compared to other 6000er or even 7000er. Many use MA as a necessary training peak before summit to 8000er while forgetting some 6000er mountains are also good options (sometimes even better). The requirements on your physical performance, the training on techniques, real expedition-like experience on mixed climb, etc. From C1 to C2 there is a section of highly exposed traverse beside ridgeline and approaching the summit of Mt. Reddomain it is 60-70 degree steep climb……

A Good-Looking Mountain

Mt. Reddomain is above all, a good-looking mountain too. Glacier with lakes, rocky face and snowy ridgeline……

A Just-Right Challenge

Comparing to other established 6000er such as Mt. Yuzhu and Mt. Chola, Mt. Reddomain is more technical and hence more difficult and more challenging. Comparing to other 6000er in the Minya Konka Massif, Mt. Reddomain West Ridge is relatively an easy route and accessible to many people who have had experiences as a beginner in climbing.

Comparing to Other 6000er in China

Climbing Techniques Breakdown

Exposed Climb
From C1 and above, most of the climb is on ridgeline: you will have good views but it can also be windy and brings psychological pressure. It is a very exposed climb.

Long Climb on Snow/Ice
Above the snow the climb is on 30-40 degree or steeper of ascending. It requires long hours of ascending on the ridge that is not super steep but can hardly find any place to take a decent break. Techniques of walking on such terrain and try rely less on the rope but rather techniques of your walking. A high endurance is required.

Traversing on Snow
Important climbing techniques that is required especially before the summit to Reddomain. Such technique will require climber to also use ice tools and crampons.

Available Dates: upon inquiry

Price: from 29800 yuan PP (based on 4 pax)

Trip Includes:

Mountain Guide/Guides for whole Trip (Chinese -speaking);
Lodging and Tents at campsites;
Campsite food (B&D): meals above BC are basic mountain food;
Shared climbing gears;
The carrying of 15kg for each before BC;
Climbing Permits;
Logistics and Medical Support;
Transfer from/back to Chengdu can be arranged for free.

Trip Excludes

Flights/trains;
Lunches;
Personal gears including personal technical gears (can be rented);
Horse-riding, personal porter service;
Summit Certificate;
Extra fee on Foreigners on Climbing Permits;
Fapiao;
Any personal Expenses;

Deposit

Upfront Payment 16000yuan, Rest of Payment due 15 Days prior.

Cancelation 

As costs happen after confirmation, the following refunding policies are applicable when a cancelation happens: 
Cancelation 30 days prior to departure date, full refund;
Cancelation 16-30 days prior to departure date, 50% refund;
Cancelation within 15 days prior to departure date, no refund.

01. This is a standard trip to Mt. Roddmain, we can add more time prior to this trip for better acclimating to have usually a higher chance of successful summiting.

02.  There could be minor changes of locations for overnight/distance of walking each day given possible changing weather, road/trail conditions, etc.

03. This trip is customizable to better fit your pace.

04. Climbing trips involve uncertainties such as extreme weather, changing trail conditions etc, that may delay or extend your trip. We recommend you to plan extra days for such trips especially when coming to booking departure flights.