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Satopanth Expedition July 2011


Route:
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The route follows the footsteps of the Andre Roche's Swiss expedition that has climbed Satopanth first via the exposed north-west ridge in 1947.

Requirements:
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Climbing Satopanth is a serious and major mountaineering expedition. Since the route offers technical ice sections, participants are expected to have appropriate climbing skills. The high altitude alone requires a high degree of fitness and endurance. In addition, participants should already have some experience in high-altitude climbing.

Note

Adventure Mania sherpa and guide team will fix rope, help ferry loads and set up camps and even cook for you all along the route/trip.

OUTLINE ITINERARY ( July 1 to July 30, 2011)

Day 1: arrive Delhi
Day 2: briefing at IMF,Drive to Rishikesh
Day 3: Drive to Uttarkashi
Day 4: Admin day in Uttarkashi
Day 5: Drive to Gangotri (3000m)
Day 6: Free day in Gangotri
Day 7-8-9: trek to BC(4800m-Vasukital) via Bhujbasa(3790m)-Nandanvan(4400m)

Day 10-25: actual climbing period ( with intermediate camps at c.5300m, 5800m, 6200m. Alpine-style tactics will be used with exception of one section of fixed rope on the crux snow/ice ridge)

Day 26: trek to Bhujbasa
Day 27: trek to Gangotri,Drive to Uttarkashi
Day 28: transfer to Delhi
Day 29: de-briefing at IMF
Day 30: fly out of India

Equipment you need to bring:

Two Axes, Crampons, Helmet and lightweight Harness are required for the climb. Plastic mountain boots plus overgaiters will be needed on this trip, plus lightweight trekking shoes. Clothing is required to withstand a big temperature range from -15degC at night to +25degC by day. Take a 60-70 litre Rucksack to carry plus large tough travel holdall for mules/portering.

Expedition Cost: US$2750 per climber

Booking deposit: US$500

Booking Deadline: bookings must be received before 15th March 2011

Cost includes:
IMF royalty
State Government fees
Gangotri National Park charges
LO charges
accommodation in hotel/guest houses in Delhi, Rishikesh, Uttarkashi,Gangotri
private transport from Delhi to road head Gangotri and back
all food/ kitchen crew during the trek and climbing period
all group camping and climbing gear
porters up to base camp
climbing sherpa support up to summit during the expedition

Cost exclude:
individual climbing and camping gears
insurance
any expense of personal nature
cost of evacuation in case of emergencies/accidents
tips
major meals in Delhi

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