Spantik 7027M SW Ridge Expedition
This expedition is looking for compotent climbers to join. We will be attempting the 7027M southwest ridge of Spantik in the Karakorum Himalayas of Pakistan. The maximum size for the climbing team will be 10 members plus two climbing climbing Sherpas.
Dates: July 31-August 31, 2009
Duration: 29 Days
Team Size: 10 members, 2 Western Guides, 2 High Altitude Porters
Cost: ~$5950 usd
Climbing Grade: MODERATE, ALTITUDE
Spantik is an excellent introduction to high altitude mountaineering. The south west ridge route is a straight forward climb with some of the most amazing views in the world. Camp placement is excellent with travel times about 4 hours between camps. Summit day is about 10 hours from C3 to the summit and back. A true gem of a mountain!
The trip is best suited experienced climbers who want to gain experience for climbing higher peaks in the future. We recommend excellent fitness and confidence travelling as part of a roped climbing team.
Itinerary:
- Days 01 : Arrival at Islamabad
- Days 02 - 03 : Greetings & Meetings
- Days 04 : Fly or Drive to Skardu
- Days 05 : Fly or Drive to Skardu
- Days 06 : Rest Day in Skardu
- Days 07 : Jeeps to Arundu
- Days 08 : Approach Trek
- Days 09 : Approach Trek
- Days 10 : Approach Trek, Spantik Base Camp
- Days 11 - 25 : Climbing Period
- Days 26 : Trek out
- Days 24 : Trek out
- Days 25 : Drive to Skardu
- Days 26 : Fly or Drive to Islamabad
- Days 27 : fly of Drive to Islamabad
- Days 28 : Islamabad
- Days 29 : Onward Flights
Included in Cost:
- Airport transfers.
- 04 Nights hotel accommodation in Islamabad & Skardu.
- Trekking fees.
- Domestic airfare.
- Peak permit fee and all government taxes.
- Liaison officer.
- Guides and porters equipment, daily wages, food, insurance.
- Deluxe Base Camp services.
- Medical/ emergency oxygen with regulator and mask.
- High Altitude mountain tents.
- Mountain Fuel.
- Gamow bag / Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC)
- Group equipment.
- Satellite Phone & email access.
Not Included:
- Personal medical and evacuation insurance.
- Nepal entry visa.
- Lunch & Dinner in Islamabad & Skardu.
- Personal climbing equipment.
- International airfare and airport tax.
- Tips and personal nature expenses.