Good afternoon all! Long time lurker, first time poster.
I have the opportunity to organise an expedition to Nepal, but I am looking for some advice on which peak would be most suited to the group. It is my first time organising and overseas expedition, but luckily I am in an organisation that has the resources. Now I need you to help me with the location.
The aim of the expedition is to set the foundations for a future mountaineering association within the organisation. The group will be of mixed experience, rank and gender, but it must be presumed that they are starting from the beginning. There will be a selection and training process, which will bring people from foundation level, all the way to alpine and able to summit a 6000m+ peak in Nepal. This is over the course of 2 years, with 4 exercises overall. The intention is to avoid the most 'touristy' peaks, as it will help secure funding and showcase the aims of the association.
My other question is in regards to what Nepali tour operators mean when they say "technical climbing skills required". Is it being able to use crampons and a jump, or is it able to climb pitched snow and ice such as in Scottish winter mountaineering?
Peak choices:
1. Thamserku
2. Singhu Chuli
3. Lobuche East
4. Chulu Far East
Thank you in advance,
Tom