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Baruntse 7,129m
(A stunning 7,000m snow peak between Everest and Makal)
Departure dates 2010/2011
:: 10 April - 04 May :: 10 October - 08 November ::
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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 remotye areas and village ,
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 $ 6000/-
Group
Size: Minimum 3, Maximum 15
Transport:
Domestic Plane, bus, walking
Meals included:
3 meals a day in Tented camp/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 Lukla - Chutanga |
| Day 4 |
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Nau Lekha |
| Day 5 |
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Kothey |
| Day 6 |
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Thangnak |
| Day 7 |
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Khara |
| Day 8 |
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Mera BC |
| Day 9 |
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MERA |
| Day 10 |
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MERA |
| Day 11 |
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Mera BC |
| Day 12 |
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Seto Pokhari |
| Day 13 |
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Baruntse Base Camp |
| Day 14-24 |
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Climbing Period of Mt Baruntse |
| Day 25 |
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Seto Pokhari |
| Day 26 |
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Mera BC |
| Day 27 |
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Khare |
| Day 28 |
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Thagnag |
| Day 29 |
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Kothey |
| Day 30 |
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Chutunga |
| Day 31 |
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Trek to Kharte |
| Day 32 |
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Lukla |
| Day 33 |
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Fly Lukla to Kathmandu |
| Day 34 |
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At leisure in Kathmandu |
| Day 35 |
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Departure |
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NOTE : We can return Lukla via crossing Amphu Lhapsa pass on clients demand
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Adventurous treks &
Climbing high ::
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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
:: 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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