Join us in Hunza, Pakistan this coming Spring to ski and snowboard first descents with ski guide Luke Smithwick
Hunza has it all for all intermediate and higher levels of backcountry skiers and snowboarders. We choose the Spring season for ease of access to base camps with horses (and porters), and for snow stability and great variety of choice in ski objectives.
Source: AAC Publications. Darkot to Chiantar Glacier Ski Tour. Pakistan, Hindu Raj.
Author: Pierre Neyret. Climb Year: 2019. Publication Year: 2020.
SETUP
What sets us apart is our groups. We are small. Guide ratios are 3 skiers to 1 ski guide. This enables us to cater each day for the group ability, interest, and experience. We will make this trip “your” experience.
Link to Hunza ski and culture in Pakistan movie by Invade Media Production (2019)
Source: AAC Publications. Darkot to Chiantar Glacier Ski Tour. Pakistan, Hindu Raj.
Author: Pierre Neyret. Climb Year: 2019. Publication Year: 2020.
OTHER NOTES ABOUT THE TRIP
Here is Luke’s website for avalanche forecasting in Gulmarg, Luke was the snow safety director there before he started ski guiding.
Here is the gear list for the trip . Keep in mind that this gear list for all Himalayas ski trips, some of these items are not applicable to Hindu Raj, definitely get in touch with Luke here to make sure you have the right kit. We can also provide ski and snowboard hire and equipment hire.
Source: AAC Publications. Darkot to Chiantar Glacier Ski Tour. Pakistan, Hindu Raj.
Author: Pierre Neyret. Climb Year: 2019. Publication Year: 2020.
ITINERARY
Day 1 – arrive Islamabad
2 – drive Chitral (~8-9 hours)
3 – drive trailhead, repack and organize porters
4 – trek Darkot Glacier
5-15 – ski traverse to the base of Chiantar Glacier (1-2 rest days)
16-20 – ski d0wn Chiantar Glacier to Lazarkot
21-22 – trek/ drive Chitral
23 – drive Islamabad
24 – rest, sightseeing
25 – depart Islamabad for home
Dates
June (25 days)
Region
Pakistan
Difficulty
Advanced
Price
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Trip Deposit: US$1,000