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A selection from our climbing programme
Nepal
Mera Peak
Main Seasons:
Feb - April and Oct - Nov
Duration: 22 Days
Departure Dates: On demand
Suitable for: Experienced hill walkers, as long as you
are competent in using axe and crampons.
Mera Peak at 6,476m/21,246ft, is the highest of the trekking peaks. The ascent of Mera Peak presents no technical difficulty; however, full altitude acclimatisation is essential on this expedition. The itinerary allows sufficient time for most reasonably fit winter hikers to make the summit of this most spectacular peak. The view is one of the finest in the entire Nepalese Himalaya.
Island Peak
Nepal
Main Seasons: Feb - April and Oct - Dec.
Duration: 21 Days
Departure Dates: On demand
Suitable for: Experienced hill walkers, as long as you
are competent in using axe and crampons.
A 23 day expedition to Kala Pattar and the summit of Island Peak (Imja Tse) (6,173m / 20,252ft) is situated at the top of the Imja Khola valley in the Khumbu, just above the summer settlement of Chukhung, surrounded by the Imja and Lhotse Shar glaciers. It offers a worthy challenge to the experienced winter walker, who is competent in using ice axe and crampons. The most difficult section being a mixed rock and ice wall at a slope of around 50 degrees leading to the narrow summit ridge. The climb will be undertaken towards the end of the trek when everyone will be fully acclimatised.
Tibet
Cho Oyu
Main Season:
Feb - April
Duration: 42 Days
Departure Dates: April 2003 and on demand
Suitable for: Experienced high altitude climbers only.
One of our most popular mountaineering expeditions, the world's 6th highest 8000+m summit awaits you in Tibet. At 8201m / 26,906ft she is high, but it is not a very technical climb, but you need to be in the best of condition. First climbed by an Austrian team in 1954, led by Herbert Tichy. The three man team was not in good shape and the expedition was carried out on a shoestring budget after a hasty decision. This expedition on the contrary will have extremely fit and able climbers and has involved much planning and preparation.
Tibet
Lhakpa Ri
30 days of
high adventure expedition style trekking with the option to climb Lhakpa Ri - Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa - guided tour over 2 days.
Trekking to Camp III on Everest's north route - Optional easy climb to the
summit of Lhakpa Ri (7045m.)
Duration: 30 Days
Departure Dates: May -
September
Suitable for: Experienced high altitude trekkers. The climb to
Lhakpa Ri summit is over easy snow fields.
Peru
Cordillera Blanca - Tocllaraju
& Chopicalqui
Climb Chopicalqui,
6345m and Tocllaraju 6034m after an initial acclimatisation period. The
highlight is Chopicalqui, a beautiful snow covered pyramid, just to the east of
Huascaran. It is one of the highest peaks in the Cordillera Blanca and a
challenging climb for those with previous experience of winter or Alpine
climbing.
Ecuador
Chimborazo
Main Seasons: June - December
Duration: 2 days plus acclimatisation time
Departure Dates: On demand
Suitable for: Experienced hill walkers with some climbing
experience, as long as you are competent in using axe and crampons.
Located 150 km (93 miles) south/southwest of Quito, Chimborazo
is the highest peak in Ecuador and the point on the Earth's surface
closest to the sun due to the Earth's equatorial bulge of more
than 8000 metres.
Climbing Chimborazo will present a challenge to even the most
experienced mountaineer; it is not very technical (easy to moderate),
but the long approach to reach the peak will certainly push you
to your physical limits. In addition to adequate acclimatisation,
excellent physical condition is required to cover the 1300 meter
altitude gain between Whymper Refuge and the summit, a 9 - 12
hour climb. Challenge yourself and break the 20,000 ft. barrier
and stand on the furthest point from the centre of the Earth.
This is a physically challenging but non-technical Climb.
Isla del Sol Trek
& Huayna Potosi Climbing Expedition
At 6,088 meters or 19,974 feet, Huayna Potosi (literally,
"Young Riches") is a beautiful and massive glaciated peak which
dominates the view as you come in to land at the La Paz airport. Multiple route
choices are available ranging from a number of standard routes on the beautiful
east face to some of the most challenging and direct routes to be found anywhere
in the Andes on the imposing west face.
Season: April through October
Duration: 4 days plus 4 days trekking to acclimatise
Departure Dates: Every Monday for the climb
Suitable for: Novice climbers who are
competent with ice axe
and crampons
Bolivia
Mt. Parinacota
If you are competent with an ice axe
and crampons you can climb the Andes with Muir's Tours. At 6,330 meters / 20,767 feet, Parinacota
is one of the highest mountains located in the Cordillera Occidental
of Bolivia. Parinacota is a beautiful cone shaped volcano situated
on the Chilean and Bolivian border.
Season: April through October
Duration: 4 days plus 4 days trekking to acclimatise
Departure Dates: On demand
Suitable for: Novice climbers who are
competent with ice axe
and crampons
Mt. Illimani
Season: April through October
Duration: 4 to 6 Days
Departure Dates: Every Monday Throughout Season
Suitable for: Intermediate
At 21,125 feet, Illimani is the highest peak in the Cordillera Real and one that dominates the skyline just outside of La Paz. This glaciated massif is topped by five imposing summits and rimmed with numerous glaciers. The approach travels through some of the most interesting landscapes in Bolivia, to include the Valle de Las Animas (literally, “The Valley of the Spirits”). The ascent begins at the Unna Village (12,464-ft.) followed by a trek to base camp (14,760-ft.).
High camp is reached the next day, which appropriately is called Nido de Condores (literally, “The Nest of the Condors”). Two days are allowed to summit, in the event of bad weather or delayed acclimatisation. Like its sister peaks to the north of La Paz, Illimani is a demanding high-altitude challenge. However, like many of the peaks in the Cordillera Real of Bolivia it isn’t a logistical challenge. Base camp is less than a day from La Paz!