Langtang Climbing Camp Trek

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LANGTANG CLIMBING CAMP TREK &

CLIMBING COURSE

(15 days)

The Langtang Climbing Camp is a unique opportunity to include within a two week

holiday, a trek to the Langtang Valley, a Classic in its own right and an introduction to the

basic skills of mountaineering culminating with the ascent of Yala Peak (5500m).

Within two weeks in Nepal this trip gives an ideal cross-section of all that is the essence of thiswonderful mountain kingdom: the alleys, courtyards, palaces and temples of Kathmandu, the

terraced "middle hills', the high glaciated valleys and pastures, the stunning views of theHimalaya, including several of the world's highest peaks, and an amazing mix of cultures,

religions and races. And combined with the trek into the dramatic Langtang Valley the main

objective will be to climb Yala Peak, technically straightforward but very much a Himalayansummit with stunning views in all directions and surrounded by high, snowy peaks and glaciers.

This trip will allow participants to have a through grounding in basic mountaineering skills fromour experienced and qualified leaders for those who are keen to take up mountaineering as a

pursuit, or for those who are curious about mountains and mountaineering and simply wish togive it a try, for the enjoyment of experience alone. Either way by the end of this trip participants

will have enough in the way of skills, as well as the confidence gained from the achievement, togo on to greater things in the future-and what better place is there to learn about mountaineering

and to be inspired to climb peaks than the Nepal Himalaya!.

TRIP FACTSTrip length: 15 Days

Activity: Climbing course

Starts in: Kathmandu / Ends in: Kathmandu

Accommodation: Hotel & campingTransportation: Bus, 4WD Land cruiser with support truck, 1 flight transfert

Maximum altitude: 5500m


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OUTLINE ITINERARY

Day 01 - Arrive KathmanduDay 02 - Charter bus to Syabrubesi

Day 03 - Lama Hotel (2380m)Day 04 - Langtang village (3500m)

Day 05 - At Langtang VillageDay 06 - Kyanjin Gompa (3800m)

Day 07 - Kyanjin GompaDay 08 - Yala peak base camp 4800 m

Day 09 - Acclimatization dayDay 10 - Summit day (5500 m)

Day 11 - Lama HotelDay 12 - Syabrubesi

Day 13 - drive to KathmanduDay 14 - Sightseeing Kathmandu

Day 15 - depart KathmanduDATES

06 APR 2010 - 20 APR 201012 OCT 2010 - 26 OCT 2010

PRICE

USD 1910 per person (Single Supplement USD 55)(Group joining - required minimum of 3 participants to run this trip)

DETAILED ITINERARY

The day-to-day program is subject to weather, conditions and the progress and wishes of the

group. Most importantly, the leaders will be making daily decisions, for example, about exactly

how far or which way we go, and will be thinking ultimately about the safety and health of all inthe party, as well as the enjoyment of the group and success in the outcome of the trek and climb.

Day 1

Flight to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, welcome meal and evening illustrated briefing on the trip.

Day 2Charter bus to Syabrubesi. A dramatic ride over the high ridges surrounding Kathmandu withawe-inspiring views including the Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh, Langtang, Jugal and Rowaling

Himal. Introduction to camp life, health and hygienic in remote areas.


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Day 3The Tamang village of Syabrubesi, makes a fascinating start to the trek. Straightway, we will be

climbing up through forest and the occasional terrace of rice or millet, with hazy glimpse of thehigh peaks beyond, to camp at Lama Hotel (7hrs. 2380m). Evening discussion on the effects of

altitude the importance of acclimatisation and how to achieve this safely and well.

Day 4Continuing steadily uphill, we pass through the narrowest part of the Langtang valley, a gorge of

tumbling forested ridges and rock faces, with the roaring torrent below. Quite suddenly, all thisgives way to the wider and quieter glaciated valley as we approach our camp at Langtang village.

There is a very strong feeling of having arrived amongst the environment and culture of the highmountains (6hrs.3500m). This is also the cue to think about weather and hazards in the

mountains in particular snow conditions, avalanches, problems of cold and the effects of the sun.it is the development of the awareness of these aspects that ensures safe and enjoyable mountain

experiences and climbs.

Day 5After 2 days of climbing we need to stop and acclimatise. A chance to explore the Tibetan-style

Langtang village and get some enticing views of the snow peaks and glaciers from nearby highpoints. This is also our first chance to start familiarization with some of the specialist equipment

that we need for the ascent of Yala peak, fitting crampons rope handling and so on. We will usean area of local crags and rocks to practice tying into the rope, moving singly or together whilst

roped up and securing the rope in different way to safeguard out ascent and descent.

Day 6A morning's walk brings us to Kyanjin Gompa, the highest proper settlement in the valley at3800m. the glaciated walls of the 7000m . Langtang Lirung are directly above our campsite by

the gompa - the combination of grazing yaks, fluttering prayers flags and Tibetan looking people,all overshadowed by ridges of snow and ice, leaves us in no doubt about where we are. We will

spend the afternoon discussing and trying the equipment and techniques needed for walking onsnow and ice, including the use of rope, ice axe and crampons. This is also a convenient time to

look more closely at the planning and logistics of the ascent of a peak with particular referenceof course of Yala Peak.

Day 7Depending on progress we will either spend a second night at Kyajin or move to a highercampsite close to Yala Peak. If we do not move, we will do a walk right up to the edge of the

tumbling icefalls coming off Langtang Lirung and then continue on to our first (small!) peak ofabout 4700m for a dramatic view of the glaciers. This will also give us a chance, both during the

day and in the evening, to practice techniques of walking and scrambling on steep ground as wellas looking closely at glacier terrain, how glaciers work, principles of glacier travel and dangers

to ba aware of e.g. crevasses, snow-bridges, seracs etc.

Day 8We are now ready to go up to Base Camp at about 4800m nestling high above the LangtangValley. This steep walk only takes about 3 1/2hrs. but we need to go quite slowing at this


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altitude. There is plenty of time to revel in the situation and also our first close up views of thepeak - with the anticipation of the climb to come! With our increasing altitude and remoteness,

we can think about the "what ifs' , how we should react if there is an emergency, what thepriorities should be, how to organize help and rescue, and so on. All vital consideration at the

start of a mountaineering career.

Day 9A last acclimatisation day before the summit. An important day to check over equipment and the

planning and organization of the group ready for our summit attempt. Also a day of rest andrelaxation, to give the best chance of success in the ascent.

Day 10Summit day. A pre dawn start ensures plenty of time for our ascent and allows us to witness themagical spectacle of the sunrise over Nepal. The route traverses stony hillsides and crosses steep

"moraine" ridges before stepping onto the Yala glacier. Axe and crampons make the climb of thesnow and ice slopes quite straightforward whilst all around the views of mountains, glaciers and

deep valleys become more incredible as we ascend. Pulling over a snowy ridge, we suddenlyfind ourselves on the summit ridge. A new vista is revealed of the tangle of peaks at the head of

the Langtang valley as well as mighty Shishapangma, at just above 8000m., over the border inTibet. At last airy walk brings us to the summit itself. After the efforts of the climb the sense of

achievement, the enjoyment of the situation and the amazing mountain panorama will ensure thatthis moment will be remembered for years to come. Depending on conditions on the mountain, it

will have taken between 4 and 6 hrs. to reach the summit. It is now downhill all the way and wedescend right past Base Camp and on down to Kyanjin to rest, reflect on the day and celebrate!

Day 11Now well acclimatized and following the valley the easy way-downwards! We will trek all the

way to Lama Hotel.

Day 12The last day of walking returns us to the sub-tropical world of Syabrubesi, a warm and relaxing

place to share a final convivial evening with our Sherpas and porters.

Day 13We retrace our route to Kathmandu by bus and as we look back at the snow peaks it will be with

the satisfaction of knowing that we have been right in amongst them - and to the top of one ofthem.

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A day to enjoy all that Kathmandu has to offer: a city tour will be included, there will be with the

satisfaction of knowing that we have been right in amongst them - and to the top of one of them.

Day 15Departure from Kathmandu. The flight out of Kathmandu, with its unique panorama of the

Himalaya, is in itself one of the highlights of the trip. Nepal will continue to amaze and impressuntil the last possible moment!


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