Thalay Sagar 6904M Expedition
The Thalay Sagar expedition is looking for compotent climbers to join. Climbers are expected to be fully compotent mountaineers with previous 7000M+ experience and a very very high level of climbing ability. The maximum size for the climbing team will be 6 members plus two high altitude porters. THIS IS NOT A GUIDED ASCENT
Dates: September 15 October 15, 2009
Duration: 30 Days
Team Size: 6 members, Western Leader, 2 High Altitude Porters
Cost: ~$10750 usd
Climbing Grade: EXTREME, TECHNICAL, ALTITUDE
Thalay Sagar is located just north of Gangotri in the Western Garhwal of India. At 6904 meters, it is one of the most difficult mountains in the Garhwal with no easy ascent route. The first ascent route, the NW Couloir and West Ridge, is a technical ice climb in the lower sections, followed by a mixed free and aid rock section, followed by fifth class climbing up the final summit ridge. It was first climbed by an Anglo-American expedition in 1979.
A number of other routes exist on the mountain which have been completed. The NE buttress (British attempts and Norwegian success), a few routes on the North Face (many attempts, Hungarian, New Zealand and Russian successes), and the South Face (British-American). Attempts on the East ridge and on other faces have also been made. The success rate on this peak is one of the lowest in the Garhwal.
Itinerary:
- TBA
Included in Cost:
- Airport transfers.
- 04 Nights hotel accommodation in Delhi.
- Trekking fees.
- Domestic transportation.
- 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.