MOUNTAIN EXPEDITION MUZTAGH ATA 7546mnv – 2010
Location: Kunlun Shan massif, China
Transportation: Airplane, minivan
Accommodation: hotel in Beijing, hotel in Kashgar, yurt in Subashi, tents on the expedition
Start: 2. July 2010
Lenght: 29 days
ITINERARY
- day: Arrival to Beijing, change flight to Kashgar. Arrival in Kashgar, accomodation in hotel, overnight.
- day: Day for rest in Kashgar.
- day: Day for rest and expedition preparation in Kashgar.
- day: Transfer from Kashgar to Karakul lake, then easy trekking to nomad settlement Subashi on 3400m. Accommodation and overnight in Yurt.
- day: Ascent to Base camp on 4450m. Overnight in camp.
- day: Acclimatization walk around BC area. Overnight in tents.
- day: Ascent from BC to C1 on 5200m, set up the tents. Overnight in C1.
- day: Descent from C1 to BC. Overnight in tents.
- day: Day for rest in BC. Overnight in tents.
- day: Ascent from BC to C1. Overnight in tents.
- day: Ascent from C1 to C2 on 6200m. Overnight in tents.
- day: Descent from C2 to BC. Overnight in tents.
- day: Day for rest in BC.
- day: Day for rest in BC.
- day. Ascent from BC to C1. Overnight in tents.
- day: Ascent from C1 to C2. Overnight in tents.
- day: Ascent from C2 to C3 on 6800m. Overnight in tents.
- day: Ascent from C3 to summit of Muztagh Ata on 7546m. Return to C3. Overnight.
- day: Descent from C3 to BC. Overnight in BC
- day: Extra day in BC in case of bad weather during the climb.
- day: Extra day in BC in case of bad weather during the climb.
- day: Extra day in BC in case of bad weather during the climb.
- day: Extra day in BC in case of bad weather during the climb.
- day: Extra day in BC in case of bad weather during the climb.
- day: Descent from BC to Subashi. Transfer to Kashgar. Overnight in hotel.
- day: Day for rest in Kashgar.
- day. Departure from Kashgar to Beijing. Arrival in Beijing and accommodation in hotel. Overnight.
- day. Day for rest ond visit of Beijing
- day. Departure from Beijing.
PRICE: 2450 Euro
PRICE INCLUDED:
- Return airplane ticket Beijing-Kashgar-Beijing
- climbing permit
- transportation from Torugart pass to Kashgar and back (for client who will flight to Bishkek)
- visa support and all necessary official documents
- Chinese liaison officer-interpreter
- Transfer from airport in Kashgar to hotel and back
- transportation Kashgar - Subashi and back
- Base camp equipment: a big mess tent, tables, stools, a mess kit, gas stoves and a cooking set......
- Chinese cook for cooking in the Base Camp
- 10 days fresh meal at BC
- food on the way
- meals in Kashgar
- Pack-camels for the luggage transportation Subashi - Muztagh-Ata Base Camp and back
- ecological fee
- double hotel rooms for 3 nights
- base camp tent with mattress
one day acclimatization in Subashi. (included meal in 204/Subashi and accommodation in yurt in 204/Subashi
PRICE NOT INCLUDED:
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Hotels and meals in Beijing and in Urumuchi,
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Airplane ticket to Beijing or Bishkek
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Kashgar (a small expense),
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flights (we help you find an inexpensive flight),
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personal clothing and equipment (sleeping bag, boots, ice axe, etc.),
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personal climbing oxygen,
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vaccinations (please consult with your doctor),
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health, travel and rescue insurance and comprehensive insurance,
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personal snack-energy food (power-bars, chocolate bars, best brought from your home)
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upper camp food, gratuities (tips),
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expenses of a personal nature, and personal changes to the pre-planned itinerary. Not included are unexpected expenses, such as those due to emergencies, accidents, rescues, weather, itinerary changes, political situations, crime, transport delays, etc.
EXTRA:
- Extra days in Kashgar (30€ day)
- Extra days in BC (26€ day) days which are not included in the climbing itinerary
- Personal porters (from BC to C1 = 3$/kg, from C1 to C2 = 10$/kg, from C2 to C3 = 20-30$/1kg)
- Rent of oxygen bottles
- Propan-butan cartridges (5eur/pcs)
- Rent of expedition tent for two (120eur per expedition)
LEGEND:
BC – Base Camp
C1, C2, C3 – Altitude Camp 1, 2 i 3
NOTE:
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The ascent on Muztagh Ata is very demanding, and climbers must be in excellent fitness.
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Obligations of any extra charges incurred due to unforeseen circumstances during the expedition up to 5% of the total cost assumes ESC Pozitiv, as well as any payment for situations that are prourokovane by ESC Pozitiv. All the extra charges, which are not caused by ESC Pozitiv, but the result of individual behavior, the burden falls on the group.
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Latest date for applications is 2nd Jun 2010 with the mandatory deposit of 850euro in advance.
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Requested all interested to apply until the deadline below, due keeping the best prices for airline tickets.
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If someone abandone the participation in the expedition , paid deposit in advance is NON REFUNDABLE, but need to find a replacement for a reserved place.
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In the case of cancelation of expedition, ESC Positive is obliged to return to client paid deposit, less for any costs that were incurred during the organization with the obligation to contribute documentation to the client by which the cost was made.
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The rest of the money it is possible to pay in two installments, or in total amount not later than 10 days before the time of departure on expedition.
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There in not minimum number of participants
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Basic knowledge of handling with mountaineering equipment for winter conditions (showshoes, ice axe, crampons...) is mandatory.
TOUR & EXPEDITION LEADER: Slobodan Stokić
president of The ESC Pozitiv
tel: +381.63.83.22.485
e-mail: xtfreeman@yahoo.com, slobodan.stokic@gmail.com
skype: slobodan.stokic
msn: bobanextreme@hotmail.com
web: www.pozitiv-club.net
MUZTAGH ATA 7562mnv INFO
Muztag Ata (Father of the ice mountains in the translation) is located in China, in Xinjiang Autonomous Region (38 ° 16'42 "N, 75 ° 06'57" E) and the second highest peak of the peaks that are located on the northeastern edge of the Tibetan plateau (not the second highest on the Tibetan plateau). Belongs to Kunlun Shan Mountains massif, although it is physically closer to the Pamir massif. This top has a reputation as the easiest 7000mnv over the top, because the western slopes of mild and relatively dry climate which is characteristic of the region of Xinjiang.
Muztag Ata is located south of the peak Kongur Tagh, the highest peak of Kunlun Mountains Shan massif. Together, the two peaks forming isolated entity that is separate from the main wreath Kunlun Mountains, but also separate from the Pamir massif to the west. Sometimes both the top called "Chinese Pamir. Not far from these peaks to the north and east are plain Tarım Basin and the Taklamakan desert. Karakoram Highway passes near both the top and in the vicinity of the Karakul lake from which to see both the mountain.
Zdravko Dejanovic, member of ESC Pozitiv on the summit of Muztagh Ata in 2009
LIST OF EQUIPEMENT
WARDROBE:
- cotton T-shirts 3-5 pcs, active t-shirts for trekking 2 pcs
- trekking and expedition socks 3-5 pcs
- panties 5 pcs
- long legged active lining 1 piece
- thermo-active layer 1 kom
- fleece or windstop softshell
- gore-tex hardshell
- trekking pants
- gore-tex pants
- gloves 3-layer
- hat or headband
- trekking or walking shoes
- highmountain boots
LIČNA OPREMA + TEHNIČKA OPREMA:
- transport bag 50-70l
- climbing backpack up to 40l max
- tent (onte tent on 2-4 persons, depends of the capacity of tent)
- sleeping bag
- matress (thick)
- shoe gaiters
- crampons
- harness
- carabiners (1 HMS, 2 obična)
- walking poles
- head lamp
- glasses and/or gogles
- cooking pots
- Cutlery (spoon, fork and knife)
HYGIENE:
- Accessories for toiletries (toothbrush and toothpaste, soap, shampoo ...)
- nail clipper
- small towel
- large towel
- wet wipes
- Toilet Paper
