Karakoram ski expedition(4)
Spantik

Spantik also known as Golden Peak for its golden wall facing Hunza from the south, it is the most attainable 7000m peak in the Karakoram. The dramatic approach trek along the Chogolungma Glacier passes through a variety of beautiful mountain surroundings far from the regular trekking routes. The climbing is relatively straightforward that leads to the summit of the mountain where clear weather conditions result in tremendous views in all directions.

There are two prominent ridges; South East and North West. South East is a long and demanding snow ridge with few sections of technical difficulty and little objective danger. This route was climbed on July 5, 1955 by a party led by K. Kramer. The North West (Golden Pillar) is massive combination of ice and rock. The first successful summiteers on this route are British climbers Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders.

Spantik is a truly Himalayan scale objective: an ideal for those who have previously climbed 6000m trekking peak, or good for acclimatization for those preparing for an 8000m expedition.

 

Expedition Summary (Standard plan-32 days)
Approach route:  Islamabad-Skardu-Arandu-Spantik Base Camp- Skardu- Islamabad
Duration of Expedition: 32 days
Average Daily walk:  6-7 hours
Climbing Difficulty: Moderate
Trekking days (in & out): 06
Days at base camp & above: 19
Hotel Nights:  07

 

SPANTIK EXPEDITION

(32 DAYS ISLAMABAD–ISLAMABAD)

 

Day To Day Itinerary
DAY PROGRAM 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) 2300m Hotel
3 Reserve day or drive from Chilas to Skardu (7-8 hours) 2300m Hotel
4 Drive  to Arandu (6-7 hours) 3165m Tents
5 Trek to Tsas Chumic (6 hours) 3300m Tents
6 Trek to Bolocho (5-6 hours) 3750m Tents
7 Trek to Spantik Base Camp (5-6 hours) 4160m Tents
8-26 Climbing days for Spantik Tents
27 Trek to Tsas Chumic Tents
28 Trek to Arandu & drive to Skardu Hotel
29 Flight to Islamabad or drive to Chilas Hotel
30 Free day or drive to Islamabad Hotel
31 Free day in Islamabad Hotel
32 Departure from Islamabad  

 

SPANTIK EXPEDITION

(30 DAYS ISLAMABAD–ISLAMABAD)

DAY PROGRAM ALTITUDE HOTEL/TENTS
1 Arrival in Islamabad & flight to Skardu or drive to Naran 2300m Hotel
2 Reserve day or drive from Naran to Skardu (10 hours) 2300m Hotel
3 Drive  to Arandu (6-7 hours) 3165m Tents
4 Trek to Tsas Chumic (6 hours) 3300m Tents
5 Trek to Bolocho (5-6 hours) 3750m Tents
6 Trek to Spantik Base Camp (5-6 hours) 4160m Tents
7-25 Climbing days for Spantik Tents
26 Trek to Tsas Chumic Tents
27 Trek to Arandu & drive to Skardu Hotel
28 Flight to Islamabad or drive to Chilas Hotel
29 Free day or drive to Islamabad Hotel
30 Free day in Islamabad Hotel
27 Departure from Islamabad  
WILL BE UPDATED SOON

EX-ISLAMABAD EXPEDITION SCHEUDLE -2024

FROM (STARTING DATE) TO (END DATE)
JULY 1, 2024 JULY 30, 2024
JULY 30, 2024 AUGUST 28, 2024

 

TRIP SUMMARY
Duration of Expedition 30 days/29 nights Islamabad to Islamabad
Days at BC & Above 32 Days
Trekking Days (in & out) 11 Days
Hotel Accommodation 07 Nights
Group Sizes 08-12 climbers
Type of Expedition Un-guided (Services upto Base Camp only)

 

 

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY

1st DEPARTURE 2st DEPARTURE PROGRAM OVERNIGHT 
01-07-2024 30-07-2024 Arrival Islamabad & domestic flight to Skardu Hotel
02-07-2024 31-07-2024 Reserve day Hotel
03-07-2024 01-08-2024 Final preparations Hotel
04-07-2024 02-08-2024 Drive by jeeps to Arandu (6-7 hours) Tents
05-07-2024 03-08-2024 Trek to Tsas Chumic (5-6 hours) Tents
06-07-2024 04-08-2024 Trek to Bolocho (5-6 hours) Tents
07-07-2024 05-08-2024 Trek to Spantik Base Camp (3-4 hours) Tents
08-07 to

25-07-2024

06-08 to

23-08-2024

Climbing Days Tents
26-07-2024 24-08-2024 Spantik Base Camp- Bolocho (8 hours) Tents
27-07-2024 25-08-2024 Trek to Arandu (4 hours) & drive to Skardu (6 hours) Hotel
28-07-2024 26-08-2024 Flight to Islamabad  or drive to Chilas Hotel
29-07-2024 27-08-2024 Chilas-Islamabad Hotel
30-07-2024 28-08-2024 Departure from Islamabad On board

Note: If flight operates on day-1, group can proceed to Arandu on day-3 with mutual understanding

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