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Expedition/Trek
in the Cordilliera Blanca
Pisco
5760m and Chopicalqui 6345m
June, 2008
The Cordilliera Blanca in Peru offers some of the worlds best climbing.
Only a few hours drive by bus from Huaraz, a city with a population
of almost 60000, it is very accessible. This is a great introductory
mountaineering trip to the high mountains of the world and offers
the right mix to acclimatize well and have the opportunity to climb
some of Peru’s most beautiful mountains. Pisco and Chopicalqui
are not extreme climbing peaks, however, good physical fitness and
moderate ice experience are imperative. The weather in spring (June)
is usually very stable. Temperatures even at high elevation are
similar to the European Alps – they usually never drop much
below freezing and during the day one can frequently be climbing
above 15000ft in short sleeves. For a first time experience at high
altitude this is the perfect place!
Itinerary:
Day 1: Fly into Lima late in the evening and transfer to hotel.
Accomodations
Day 2: Catch an early bus to Cusco - City tour of this important
city in Inca culture. Accomodations
Day 3: Take the train to Agua Calientes and visit the City of Ollantaytambo
with its interesting irrigation system and rosè stone. Accomodations
in Agua Calientes.
Day 4: Take the bus up to Macchu Picchu and visit the Inca ruins
which is considered part of the Unesco historic world treasure.
Very rich flora and fauna combined with the spectacular incan archeology
make this an unforgettable experience. This is a very long day and
we will spend the night in Cusco again. Macchu Picchu is located
at an elevation of over 3000m so these days serve as good acclimatization
for the rest of the climbing trip.
Day 6: Long travel day from Cusco over Lima to Huaraz. Accomodations.
Day 8: Rest day in Huaraz. Organize for our trek and climb.
Day 9: Bus to the trailhead and trek up to basecamp(4100m). Camping
in tents. Luciano will be our fantastic peruvian cook!
Day 10: Acclimatization day.
Day 11: Summit Pisco and descend down to basecamp.
Day 12: Transfer to Chopicalqui basecamp
Day 13: Climb to Camp 1.
Day 14: Summit of Chopicalqui and descend to Camp 1 or BC.
Day 15: Reserve day
Day 16: Reserve day and return to Huaraz in the evening
Day 17: Huaraz. Day to relax and do a bit of shopping
Day 18: Bus Transfer Huaraz - Lima. Evening flight home
Nepal
Everest Trek 2007
with Island peak option
(Oct. 14 – Nov. 4)
Our trek follows the final leg of Hillary and Tenzing’s historic
1953 approach. This is one of the all time classic Himalaya treks
– winding through deep valleys, passing quaint little sherpa villages
and beautiful Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and above all surrounded
by towering Himalayan giants. One of our high points will be Kala
Pattar (5600m) which offers incredible views of Everest, Nuptse
and Pumori. The other will be Island Peak (6183m) offering panoramic
views of Lhotse, Makalu and Ama Dablam. This is a strenuous trek
which offers the possibility of climbing a technically moderate
6000m peak. (Island Peak)
 Itinerary:
Day 1 & 2: Katmandu
Day 3: Fly to Lukla and trek Phakding(
elv. 2652 m)
Day 4: Phakding to Namche Bazar (elv.
3445 m)
Day 5: Visit Namche Bazar, Natio
Day 6: Namche to Tyangboche (elv. 3880
m)
Day 7: Tyangboche to Dingbuche (elv 4390
m)
Day 8: Acclimatization day Dingboche
Day 9: Dingbuche to Lobuche (elv 5050
m)
Day 10: Visit Kalapatter and return to
Lobuche
Day 11: Lobuche to Chukung
Day 12: Chukung to Island Peak B.C.
Day 13: Island Peak high camp
Day 14: Climb Island peak (6183 m) and
return to Chukung
Day 15: Chukung to Tyangboche
Day 16: Tyangboche to Namche Bazar
Day 17: Namche to Lukla
Day 18-19: Fly to Kathmandu/sightseeing
Day 20: Depart Kathmandu
Cost: For
information email armin.fisher@mountainsandmore.com
Includes:
airport transfer, Guide 20 days, 4 night hotel vaishali on B/B plan
(Sharing basis), Sagarmatha National Park entry permit fee, Island
peak permit fee, one climbing sherpa equipment allowance, flight
Kathmandu/ Lukla/ Kathmandu, Nepali dinner at the end of the trek.
Cost also covers full inclusive camping trek with guide, cook, porters,
food, kitchen and camping equipment. The cost does not include international
airfare, lunches and dinners in Kathmandu.
Not included:
International flight, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, tips to porters
and guides.
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If you do not feel fit enough to attempt Island peak you can also
do a shorter version of the trip: 16 days instead of 20 days.
Land cost:
$1850 US/person.
 Annapurna
Sanctuary Trek 2007
(September 28 – October 13)
This
is the most accessible but also one of the most beautiful treks
that can be done in the Himalayas. After only one week of trekking
one is immersed in a glacial cirque offering breathtaking 360° views
of some of the highest mountains in the world. Annapurna, Gangapurna
and Machapuchare are just a few of the impressive peaks towering
above our heads. We walk to Annapurna south basecamp (4500m) from
where we climb Tent Peak (5663m) to gain even more impressive views
of the massive rock faces, hanging glaciers and jagged snow covered
peaks. The Annapurna trek is perfect for those who have no mountain
experience and have never been trekking to the Himalayas before.
Itinerary:
Day 1 & 2:
Kathmandu
Day 3: Kathmandu to New bridge (Drive)
Day 4: New Bridge to Gandruk
Day 5: Gandruk to Chumrung
Day 6: Chumrung to Bamboo
Day 7: Bamboo to Himalyan Hotel
Day 8: Himalayan Hotel To M.B.C
M.B.C to Tent peak B.C
Day 10: Summit (5663m)and return to Base
camp
Day 11: Base camp to Dovan
Dovan to Chumrung
Day 13: Chumrung to Tolka
Day 14: Tolka to Dampus to Pokhara ( 1
night stay at Pokhara in hotel)
Day 15: Visit Pokhara in the morning Fly
to Kathmandu in the Afternoon.
Kathmandu
Day 17: Dapart Kathmandu
 Cost:
For
information email armin.fisher@mountainsandmore.com
Includes: Airport
transfer, 3 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B/B plan,
transportation from Kathmandu to New bridge by reserved bus, full
inclusive trek with guides, porters, cook, sirdar, kitchen equipment,
1 night stay at hotel in Pokhara on full board after the trek, flight
from Pokhara to Kathmandu, peak permit fee, Annapurna conservation
fee and Nepali dinner at the end of the trek.
Not included:
International flight, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, tips to porters
and guides.
South America
Aconcagua (22,834 ft.)
(December 18 – January 9 2006/2007)
At
22,834 ft. Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the western hemisphere.
Climbing this magnificent mountain, which towers 4,000 ft above
its neighboring peaks, is a great way to experience the spectacular
Andes mountains. We will climb the technically not difficult standard
route. The extreme altitude and cold weather make Aconcagua a mountaineering
experience not to be underestimated. Good acclimatization is fundamental
for a safe summit bid. Our three week trip is offered every December/January
Land Cost: For
information email armin.fisher@mountainsandmore.com
Includes:
All land transportation, meals, accommodation, mountain guide for
the entire period.
Volcanoes
of Ecuador
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Mt. Corazon 4710 m
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Mt. Chimborazo-
6272m
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Mt. Cotopaxi-
5,897 m
Climb
3 volcanos in two weeks. Starting the climbs in the tropics we top
out at glaciered summits. Chimborazo is America's 2nd highest summit.
Cost: for
info contact armin.fisher@mountansandmore.com
Includes: All
land transportation, meals, accommodation, mountain guide, 3-4 day
canoe trip on Rio Napo.
Minimum number of participants: 5.
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