Lhakpa Ri Expedition With Climbing Training At Yala Peak

Posted on February 10, 2012
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Lhakpa Ri Expedition With Climbing Training At Yala Peak

LHAKPA RI EXPEDITION WITH CLIMBING TRAINING AT YALA PEAK

(34 days)

 

An introduction to Himalayan climbing with an easy trek and ascent to Yala Peak in the Langtang region, in preparation for the big challenge – the ascent of Lhakpa Ri in Tibet.

This program accommodates climbing training at Yala Peak in the Langtang region and an expedition to Tibetan peak Lhakpa Ri.

The Langtang Valley is located only 19 miles north of Kathmandu, close to the border of Tibet, below the main crest of the Himalaya. The valley is dominated by Langtang Lirung (7246m), the highest peak in the area. This trek and climb to Yala Peak offers a wonderful introduction to mountaineering in the Himalaya, among some of the most beautiful scenery in the whole of Nepal.

Flush with the ascent of Yala Peak, you head towards Tibet for your real challenge – the ascent of Lhakpa Ri.

Lhakpa Ri (Xang Dong Feng) mountaineering expedition gives you an impeccable mountain climbing experience amidst the richly varied landscape. Lhakpa Ri (Xang Dong Feng), towering over Tibet mountain range at an elevation of 7,045 meters, divides the upper East Rongbuk glacier and upper Kharta glacier. It lies in proximity to mighty Mt Everest boasting mesmerizing sights of Nyonno Ri range in eastern Tibet, the north faces of Chomolonzo, Makalu and Pethangtse, Shartse, Kangshung (east) face of Everest, east face of Lhotse, the north east ridge of Everest, the North Col, Changtse, Cho Oyu and Shishapangma as stunning backdrops.

The ascent up this mountain is regarded as the easiest 7000+ peak ascent.

You make the ascent via the Everest Advance Base Camp.

TRIP FACTS

Trip length: 34 Days
Grade: Strenuous (Peak Climbing)
Starts in: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel and camping
Transportation: Bus, 4WD Land cruiser
Maximum altitude: 7045m

OUTLINE ITINERARY

(24th Aug) Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu
(25th Aug) Day 02 Drive to Syabrubesi
(26th Aug) Day 03 Lama Hotel (2380m)
(27th Aug) Day 04 Langtang village (3500m)
(28th Aug) Day 05 At Langtang Village
(29th Aug) Day 06 Kyanjin Gompa (3800m)
(30th Aug) Day 07 Yala peak base camp 4800 m
(31st Aug) Day 08 Climbing training
(1st Sept) Day 09 Climbing training
(2nd Sept) Day 10 Summit day (5500 m)
(3rd Sept) Day 11 Lama Hotel
(4th Sept) Day 12 Syabrubesi
(5th Sept) Day 13 Drive to Kathmandu
(6th Sept) Day 14 In Kathmandu
(7th Sept) Day 15 Drive to Nyalam
(8th Sept) Day 16 Acclimatization
(9th Sept) Day 17 Drive to Tingri
(10th Sept) Day 18 Drive Rongbuk (5000m)
(11th Sept) Day 19 At Everest Base Camp (5200m)
(12th Sept) Day 20 At Everest Base Camp (5200m)
(13th Sept) Day 21 At Everest Base Camp (5200m)
(14th Sept) Day 22 Trek to Camp 1 (5460m)
(15th Sept) Day 23 Trek to Interim Camp (5760m)
(16th Sept) Day 24 Rest day at Interim Camp (5760m)
(17th Sept) Day 25 Trek to Camp 2 (5970m)
(18th Sept) Day 26 Trek to Camp 3 (6400m)
(19th Sept) Day 27 Rest day at camp 3
(20th Sept) Day 28 At camp 3
(21st Sept) Day 29 Climb Lhakpa Ri (7045m.), return to ABC
(22nd Sept) Day 30 Spare day for weather etc
(23rd Sept) Day 31 Trek to Base Camp
(24-25th Sept) Day 32-33 Drive back to Kathmandu
(26th Sept) Day 34 Depart Kathmandu

Contact as at enquiry@explorehimalaya.com for more information

http://www.explorehimalaya.com/lhakpa-ri-yala-peak-expedition.php

 

Gaurab Dangol

Explore Himalaya

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Diet Prior For A Mountain Climber

Posted on February 5, 2012
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Diet Prior For A Mountain Climber
If you are a mountain climber, you should have a balanced diet prior. It’s very important. The manus should have plenty of proteins and carbohydrates. Foods easiest to digest at high attitude should be chosen first. Vegetables and salad is needed in every meal or main course.

 

Breakfast can be granola, toast, fruit, eggs, and sometimes pancakes or French toast. During lunch time, you can have pasta or rice with fish or chicken as you climb up the mountain.

 

Lunches are normally taken as you are on the trail, either up or down the mountain. Fresh and hot vegetable soups are served after every meal though packed soup, tea or coffee can be made available on request. Make sure to do the climb with expert mountaineers as they will ensure that you will have the best foods for your summit. These companies normally have expert cooks who prepare all the meals for the you.

 

You should be fit for any trek or mountain climb.

A doctor’s through check up and go ahead is necessary for any summit. You should also be able to know to what limits your body can go to. Another thing is that you should keep fit, exercise regular and eat well a few months before the planned mount climb. You can also choose to take routes that are not very difficult. You must also be over sixteen years old in order to take this trip.

 

Icerock, a Kenyan tour company, is managed by Joseph Muthui Gathu, a pioneer mountaineer and graduate of the American National Outdoor Leadership School. He is a former member of Kenya’s Mountain Rescue Team and spent 13 years working in the mountains before setting up Ice Rock in 1998. For more info on Icerock Tour Company, reach Joseph at http://www.icerockclimbing.com/index.html

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