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Baruntse 7,129m
(A stunning 7,000m snow peak between Everest and Makal)
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The potential
for climbing "east of Everest" was
first recognised by members of Shipton's 1951
Everest Reconnaissance expedition, which made
a journey of exploration into the region. Three
years later, in 1954, members of that team,
including Edmund Hillary and George Lowe, returned
to exploit the climbing potential to the full.
Although their prime aim was to explore Makalu,
in a concerted effort of peak bagging around
the upper Barun Glacier, this team made no fewer
than 20 first ascents, of which Baruntse was
the most significant. The first ascent of Baruntse
being made on 30 May 1954 by Colin Todd and
Geoff Harrow.
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They
climbed the mountain by the South-East Ridge,
which will be the line of our ascent. The
South-East Ridge of Baruntse is a straightforward
climb, mainly on snow but at high altitudes
and crossing some
steep sections of ice at 50°, with a prominent
ice cliff at about 7,000 metres to be climbed
on the way to the top. Sections
of the upper summit ridge can be corniced, but
there is little evidence of avalanche risk on
the lower slopes of the mountain. The steeper
sections of the climb are safeguarded by fixed
rope, as are the obvious cornices that need
to be traversed between the camps on the mountain.
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Level of support
The expedition will be led by a Local Nepal Sherpa
leader with the support of assisting climbing sherpas,
numbers depending on the team size. Local porters
will help support our journeys into the mountains.
Grade
& trek days: Vigorous ,
28 trekking/climbing days
Highlights
: Explore exciting Kathmandu, Visit
the museum of Namche Bazaar,
Discover remote monasteries, Admire
spectacular Himalayan
vistas, Stay in tented camp, Learn
about Sherpa culture, Take a flight
over mountain peaks |
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Number
of days: 33
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Trip cost per person
: US $ 4500/-
Group
Size: Minimum 1, Maximum 12
Transport:
Domestic Plane, bus, walking
Meals included:
3 meals a day in Tea House |
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OUTLINE ITINERARY
| Day 1 |
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Arrive Kathmandu |
| Day 2 |
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Expedition briefing in Kathmandu |
| Day 3 |
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Fly to Tumlingtar |
| Day 4 |
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Trek to Chichira (2,000m) |
| Day 5 |
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Trek to Num (1,560m) |
| Day 6 |
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Trek to Runruma (1,730m) |
| Day 7 |
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Trek to Tashigoan (2,200m) |
| Day 8 |
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Trek to Kaurna (3,620m) |
| Day 9 |
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Acclimatisation day |
| Day 10 |
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Shipton Pass (4,250m) |
| Day 11 |
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Trek to Jark Kharka (4,180m) |
| Day 12 |
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Acclimatisation day |
| Day 13 |
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Trek to Sherson (4,600m) |
| Day 14 |
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Trek to below "Sherpani
Col" (5,180m) |
| Day 15 |
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Baruntse Base Camp (5,550m) |
| Day16-23 |
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The Climb |
| Day 24 |
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Depart ABC, descend West
Col |
| Day 25 |
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Trek to Kongme Dingma (4,919m) |
| Day 26 |
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Mera La (5,400m) or ascent
of Mera Peak (6,476m) |
| Day 27 |
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Trek to Tangnag (4,360m) |
| Day 28 |
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Trek to Kharte |
| Day 29 |
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Zatrwala La (4,600m) |
| Day 30 |
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Trek to Lukla (2,800m) |
| Day 31 |
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Fly Lukla to Kathmandu |
| Day 32 |
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At leisure in Kathmandu |
| Day 33 |
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Departure |
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Other extensions ::
We offer several options to extend your holiday after
your trek :
:: Cycling trips around
the Kathmandu Valley
:: Jungle Safari activities
at Temple Tiger, Chitwan
:: Everest flight- please
contact the office for details.
:: Rafting- please contact
the office for details.
:: Paragliding in Pokhara-
please contact the office for details.
:: Bunjee Jump & Swing
at the Last Resort-please contact the office for details
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Custom itinerary ::
If you would like to personalise your holiday we can
work out a trek to suit your precise requirements,
let us know what you want to do and we will be delighted
to prepare a personalised itinerary- just get in touch
with us! |
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