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Spantik Peak Expeditions

Climbers’ Favorite Peak to train for higher goals in recent years has been Spantik Peak Mountain 7,027.

History & Technicality Of Spantik Peak Mountain:

First Ascent Of Spantik Peak was first ascended in 1955 by a German expedition led by Karl Kramer. Since then, the mountain has been successfully climbed numerous times, attracting mountaineers from various countries seeking to conquer its challenging slopes. The most common route to the summit follows the Southeast Ridge, which offers a mix of technical climbing and high-altitude trekking.

Spantik Peak offers various routes to the summit, each with unique challenges and advantage. Following are the routes of Spantik Peak:

Southeast Ridge :

The Southeast Ridge is the most popular route to Spantik Peak due to its relatively moderate technical difficulty and well-established trail. The route begins at the Spantik Base Camp, approximately 4,500 meters (14,764 feet). From there, climbers follow a glacier and moraine terrain, gradually gaining elevation until they reach Camp I at Five thousand one hundred meters (16,732 feet).

North Ridge:

The North Ridge is a more challenging and technical route than the Southeast Ridge, offering a more direct line to the summit. This route is recommended for experienced mountaineers with strong technical skills and a high fitness level. The North Ridge starts at the Spantik North Col, approximately 5,800 meters (19,029 feet). From there, climbers ascend a steep, exposed ridge with rock, snow, and ice sections. The route becomes increasingly difficult towards the summit, with sections reaching an angle of 50 degrees.

West Ridge :

The West Ridge is the most challenging route to Spantik Peak, reserved for highly experienced mountaineers with exceptional technical skills and a strong sense of adventure. This route is known for its complex terrain and demanding climbing conditions, making it a true test of mountaineering expertise. The West Ridge starts at the Spantik West Glacier, approximately 5,000 meters (16,404 feet). From there, climbers ascend steep ridges and ice walls, navigating through crevasses and exposed terrain. The route culminates in a final summit push involving a technical ice climb.

We provide base camp logistic Services as well as full board .The duration may be longer or shorter depending on the client’s experience, skill and available time.

DAY

TRIP ITINEARY

ALTITUDE

HOTEL/TENTS

1

Arrival in Islamabad, transfer to hotel

500m

Hotel

2

Flight to Skardu (1 hour) or drive to Chilas (10-12 hours)

1200m

Hotel

3

Reserve day or drive from Chilas to Skardu (7-8 hours)

2300m

Hotel

4

Skardu Briefing In Ministry Of Tourism & Preparation Of Expedition With Staff

Hotel

5

Drive  to Arandu (6-7 hours)

3165m

Tents

6

Trek from Arandu  to  Chogo Brangsa (6-7 hours)

3,322m

Tents

7

Trek from Chogo Brangsa  to  Bolocho (5-6 hours)

3750m

Tents

8

Trek from Bolocho - Spantik Base Camp (5-6 hours)

4160m

Tents

9-28

Climbing days for Spantik

Tents

29

Trek back from Spantik Base Camp  to  Bolocho

Tents

30

Trek back from Bolocho - Arandu village

Tents

31

Drive from Arandu village to  Skardu

 

Hotel

32

Skardu De-Briefing & Final Farewell Dinner

Hotel

33

Fly To Islamabad Or Drive From Skardu - Chilas (Flight Totally Subject To Weather)

 

Hotel

34

Islamabad Sightseeing Or Drive From Chilas - Islamabad

 

Hotel

35

Fly Out To Your Own Destination (END OF OUR SERVICES)

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Services Included

  • All Airport pick and drop
  • Both ways air fare between Islamabad – Skardu – Islamabad.
  • Transportation briefing, debriefing and sightseeing.
  • Transportation between Skardu – Arandu – Skardu
  • Three nights’ Accommodation, twin bed room in Islamabad (bed & breakfast)
  • Three nights in Skardu Hotel with full board.
  • Two nights in Chilas Hotel with full board.
  • Local staff Wages, insurance, food and equipment.
  • Low porters to carry expedition and trekking equipment, foods.
  • Way up 75kg each climbing members.
  • Way down 50kg each climbing members.
  • All trekking and base camp foods.
  • Comfortable members tent, Mess tent, Kitchen tent, store tent, office tent, toilet tent, table, chairs & kitchen utensils.
  • Assistance for Reconfirmation of international flight tickets.
  • All Camping fees, road taxes & bridge crossing fee.
  • Low Porters Equipment’s.
  • Documentation & climbing permit
  • CKNP west management fee
  • Royalty fee and additional member fee
  • Govt Liaison officer Kit allowance, foods, flight fare, accommodation.

Services Not Included

  • Member international flight tickets
  • Helicopter emergency rescue fees (refundable if not used, it is now US$15000/-)
  • Members any climbing gears
  • Member personal insurance
  • High altitude tent
  • High altitude food
  • High altitude porter
  • Sleeping bag and all personal expenses such as telephone calls, fax, email charges, liquor or soft drinks
  • Room service, gratuities for personal services, items of a purely personal nature
  • Custom clearing charges (import and export of equipment)
  • EPI gas and oxygen cylinder
  • Any unforeseen expenses (just like road block, extra hotel stay or if members stay more days at Base Camp) then members will pay according to the number of days spent at Base Camp.
  • Trekking members and climbing members will come together. If any/some member split during the period then extra expenses will be charged according to normal price.
  • FLEECE JACKET WARMER - 1 PIECE
  • LIGHT DAWN PANTS - 1 PIECE
  • CLIMBING BOOT - 1 PAIR
  • CRAMPONS - 1 PAIR
  • HARNESS - 1 SET
  • LOCKING CARABINEER - 2 PIECE
  • NON LOCKING CARABINEER - 1 PIECE
  • DAWN JACKET & PANT - 1 SET
  • ASCENDING JUMAR - 1 PIECE
  • DESCENDING 8 FIGURE - 1 PIECE
  • SUMMIT GLOVES - 1 PAIR
  • NORMAL GLOVES - 2 PAIR
  • SLEEPING BAG - 1 PIECE
  • ICE AXE - 1 SET
  • HELMET - 1 PIECE
  • TAB SLING - 1 PIECE
  • SUN GLASS - 2 PIECE
  • SUN BLOCKS - 1 PIECE
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