Tibet (Everest North side) · climb
Shishapangma guides
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Adventure Consultants
ERTI 4.82 overall
Based in New Zealand
Summitclimb
ERTI 4.62 overall
Based in United States
About Shishapangma
- Elevation
- 8,013 m (26,289 ft)
- Country
- China / Tibet
Climbing history
First ascent on May 2, 1964 by Chinese expedition - the last 8,000m peak to be climbed. At 8,027m (or 8,013m), the 14th highest peak. Entirely within Tibet, making it the only 8,000er completely in China. Name means "Range above the Grassy Plains" in Tibetan.
Notable itineraries
North Ridge/Normal Route (5-7 weeks): Standard route to central summit (8,008m). True Summit: Requires additional traverse, rarely reached. Southwest Face: More technical alternative. Often combined with Cho Oyu.
Weather and best time to go
Weather: During the climbing season, average daily temperatures hover around 20 ºC (70 ºF) at the base of the mountain and steadily decrease to below freezing as elevation is gained. The spring and autumn tend to be the driest time of year on the mountain., Best Time to Visit: April to May, October to November, Average Expedition Length 4 to 6 weeks
Currency
Chinese Yuan (CNY) is the official currency. Peak permit approximately $8,000-10,000. All expeditions through Chinese operators. Budget $20,000-35,000 for guided climb.
Languages
Official: Mandarin Chinese. Tibetan spoken in region. English with expedition operators. Chinese liaison officer required. Tibet Autonomous Region permits needed.
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Recommended gear for Shishapangma
High-altitude essentials picked for 8,000m expeditions. Recommended by our expert team.
- Rab Expedition 8000 Suit (Men's) (8000m suit): View at CampSaver
- La Sportiva Olympus Mons S Boots (8000m boot): View at CampSaver
- Black Diamond Absolute Mitts (expedition mitts): View at CampSaver
- Rab Expedition 1200 Sleeping Bag (down sleeping bag): View at CampSaver
- Petzl Ascension Ascender (ascender): View at CampSaver
- Global Rescue membership (rescue and evacuation): View at Global Rescue
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Last updated 9 October 2026 (editorial review).
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Which guides run trips to Shishapangma?
Adventure Consultants, Summitclimb.