Shipton Spire 5,881 meters (19,295 feet)👉Khosar Gang Adventure

Shipton Spire 5,881 meters (19,295 feet)

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Shipton Spire is also known as Spantik Peak. It is located in the Spantik-Sosbun mountains of the Karakoram range in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is nearly 5,881 meters (19,295 feet) above sea level. Shipton Spire is a favored climbing location for mountaineers and climbers. Shipton Spire is attracting professional climbers who are seeking a challenging climb. There are numerous and fairly challenging to very difficult routes to climb the highest point and it usually takes a number of days to complete the climb. The peak is famous for the amazing views of the ice and mountain ranges in the area. The village of Arandu which is situated in the Gilgit-Baltistan region from where the ascent of the Shipton Spire often begins. From Askoli Village as well climbers usually find their way to base camp at the mountain's base and start their ascent. The ascent requires a highly trained mountaineering kit and technical knowledge. Dr. Karl Kramer's along with the Austrian-German expedition achieved the very first ascent of the mountain in 1955. Since then, numerous foreign expeditions attempted the ascent of Shipton Spire and succeeded.

Itinerary

Arrival Islamabad and transfer to hotel.

Fly to Skardu via PK-451 ( In case weather not support Drive from Islamabad - Chilas

Drive from Chilas to Skardu

Sight seen in Skardu final packing for the Expedition.

Drive to Askoli by Jeep

Trek to Jhula

trek to paiju (3,380m) 6 hours walk

Trek to Shipton Base Camp

Acclimatation/Climbing Day

Trek back to Koro Fong

Trek to Askoli ,Drive to Skardu by Jeep

Fly to Islamabad ,subject to weather Drive to Chils

Drive from Chilas to Islamabad

Onward to your own Distinations

Services

Services Included

Lodging at base camp (single supplement)

Full base camp with dinning tent, bathroom, showers & solar charge

All internal/domestic transport

All domestic flights

50kgs (110 lbs) personal baggage

All meals during trek and at base camp (B,L,D)

Group emergency equipment/satellite phone service with fixed calling charge

Two nights stay in Islamabad hotel on arrival and two on return (bed & breakfast only)

Staff insurance (guide, cook, kitchen staff, assistant(s) & porters etc)

Experienced cook from Pakistan

Kitchen staff

Porters for all expedition supplies

Solar power at base camp

Electricity generator (backup for high voltage devices)

Services Excluded

International airfare

Permit/royalty fee according to number of persons

Personal climbing equipment, clothing & sleeping equipment

Group climbing gear (rope, ice crew, snow bar, EPI gas, cooking pots and others)

Mountain climbing rescue and evacuation insurance policy - mandatory

Lodging and meals above base camp

Any service above base camp

Communication radio (walkie talkie)

Weather reports

Personal equipment cargo to/from Islamabad

Pakistan visa fee

Tips/gratuities to staff, cook, assistant(s) of US$ 250 per person in total

Meals in Islamabad

Extra hotel nights after the climb

Trip cancellation insurance

All expenses incurred in the event of early wind-up/summit (extra hotel nights, meals at hotels, evacuation)

Charges incurred due to delays beyond the control of Apricot Tours (Force majeure)

Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail) between Pakistan and home country.

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