༄Our 2025 focus for Spring ski touring and splitboarding in the Ladakh region. What we found in June 2017, 2018 and 2022 was a gracious plenty of ski and splitboard terrain waiting for its first ski descent at the 4000 to 6000 meter elevation.
We begin with acclimatizing for a couple of days in the culturally rich Indus valley, then to trek into the Kang Yatze range and make ascents/descents of aesthetic 6000m peaks.
Watch a short movie about our Ladakh Ski expedition from 2018
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A well-rounded Himalayan experience complete with indigenous culture, trekking, skiing/ splitboarding, and all the amenities to keep you at your best. Join us.
Views of the ski terrain from one of many 6000 meter summits. Make first ski descents in the Himalaya.
We walk to base camp with light day packs. Horses carry all equipment and your duffel bags and ski bags. From base camps we ski tour each day to new areas.
Summits! Luke Smithwick, founder of Himalaya Alpine Guides, on the summit of another 6000 meter peak before a ski descent.
ITINERARY
*This itinerary is a basic framework. If more time is required for acclimatization on approach, we will do so. The leader will be monitoring acclimatization of each participant and lead the group in a conservative approach for this trip. We have trips where extra days are required for acclimatization, while other trips do not. Contact Luke to discuss this in detail.
Day 1 – arrive Leh – 3500m – 16 June 2025 (how to get to Leh? read more here)
2 – drive Chiling, trek Chumik 3500m
3 – trek Hangkar 4000m
4 – acclimatize Hangkar 4000m
5 – trek Kang Yatze base camp 4900m
6 – acclimatize Kang Yatze base camp 4900m
7–12 – skiing days
13 – trek Chogdo
14 – trek Shang Sumdo, drive Leh
15 – depart Leh – 30 June 2025
or stay for one more week of skiing. Message us to add an extra week.
Dates
16-30 June 2025
Region
India
Difficulty
Advanced
Price
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Trip Deposit: US$1,000