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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