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One of many spectacular peaks available for climbing during this expedition. Zanskar alpinism. Small group exploratory climbing.

Zanskar is an ancient kingdom in western Ladakh, with most people visiting the region to interact with the fascinating locals, and experience a subsistence pastoral lifestyle that has persisted for the past ~1200 years. We will do the same, and do some great climbing and trekking as well. We will arrive in Leh, acclimatize on the surrounding hills for a few nights, drive to Zanskar, and trek into a base camp. Once we are in base camp, we will set to rock climbing, ice climbing, and then finally climbing a wild 6000 meter peak. This is a great first Himalayan experience, and also a new one for the Himalayan veteran that wants to pick up some new climbing skills in a spectacular location. All in two weeks. Join us.

FIRST ASCENTS?

For many of the peaks and certainly rock faces in Zanskar there are no records of prior ascents.  We also oftentimes find no evidence of other humans visiting the summits of peaks before.  Instead of looking at these peaks as our being the first to put boot prints on the summit, we like to simply enjoy the solitude of the region.  With the popularized trekking routes being fairly busy from day to day in Ladakh, we usually don’t see another soul in the Zanskar region, save for a local boy out searching for his grazing yaks.

TRUST

Climbing a peak at 6000+ meters is no place to be short on resources.  We make the proper advance preparations to ensure that our team will be properly cared for, from airport to summit to airport.

PROVING GROUND

Come and test yourself on a high altitude peak and trek in the spectacular Himalaya, with the guides and resources to keep you safe and informed.

 

FEATURES

  • Spectacular and scenic trek through the Himalaya
  • Alpine-style climbs of 5000 and 6000m peaks
  • High adventure
  • Team mentality

Jullay and Namaste.

ITINERARY

Day 1 – arrive Leh (3480m)
2 – Leh acclimatization
3 – drive Shang, trek Shang Phu – 4200m
4 – trek Matho Phu – 4200m (via 5000m Matho La)
5 – trek Stok Kangri BC – 4900m
6 – climb Pyramide Peak 6000m
7 – rest
8 – climb Stok Kangri, trek Leh
9 – drive Kargil
10 – drive Abrang
11 – trek river camp
12 – trek glacier BC
13 – climb #1
14 – rest
15 – climb #2
16 – rest
17 – climb #3
18 – trek Abrang
19 – drive Kargil
20 – drive Leh
21 – depart Leh

Dates

July - September (21 days)

Region

India

Difficulty

Moderate

Price

US$3???

Trip Deposit: US$1000

Group Size

Minimum 3 maximum 6 climbers

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