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The climbing schedule is flexible and should be used as a general guide as to how the climb will go. Some members are able to summit more quickly, while others require more time. We spend slightly longer on the mountain than most other groups; budgeting extra days for bad weather and for those who may need a couple extra days to get to the top.
The climb starts in Kashgar, the closest major city to Mustagata. See
the Travel Assistance page for
how to get to Kasghar and dates of travel. There are several convenient
options, which include:
- Flying to Kashgar via Beijing or Shanghai — Most members use
this method
- Taking the train to Kashgar from Beijing or Shanghai
- Traveling overland or flying from Pakistan
- Traveling overland from Kyrgistan
- Flying through Russia or middle-east countries
We are glad to assist you with any of these travel options.
If you are going on the pre-climb tour you will have to arrive in Kashgar earlier.
While in Kashgar all members will be staying at the Seman Hotel.
Climbing schedule
| Date |
Week Day |
Schedule |
| 01-July |
Tuesday |
Arrive Kashgar / Some travel options may not arrive Kashgar on this day |
| 02-July |
Wednesday |
Kashgar / Pre-departure meeting - very important / Tour Kashgar |
| 03-July |
Thursday |
Drive to acclimatization camp at Karakul Lake (11,800 feet / 3600 meters) |
| 04-July |
Friday |
Review mountain safety practices / Hike hills around Mustagata |
| 05-July |
Saturday |
Walk to BC (4500 meters / 14,700 feet) |
| 06-July |
Sunday |
Rest day / Skills training |
| 07-July |
Monday |
Acclimatization Hike / Preparations for going higher |
| 08-July |
Tuesday |
Hike to C1, return to BC |
| 09-July |
Wednesday |
Hike to C1, sleep in C1 (5400 meters / 17,700 feet) |
| 10-July |
Thursday |
Hike towards C2 / Sleep in C1 or return to BC |
| 11-July |
Friday |
Morning return to BC or rest in BC |
| 12-July |
Saturday |
Hike to C1 / Sleep in C1 |
| 13-July |
Sunday |
Climb towards C2 / Sleep in C2 (6170 meters / 20,200 feet) |
| 14-July |
Monday |
Return to BC |
| 15-July |
Tuesday |
Rest day |
| 16-July |
Wednesday |
Hike to C1 / Sleep in C1 |
| 17-July |
Thursday |
Climb to C2 / Sleep in C2 |
| 18-July |
Friday |
Climb to C3 / Sleep in C3 (6800 meters / 22,300 feet) |
| 19-July |
Saturday |
Summit (7,546 meters / 24,751 feet) |
| 20-July |
Sunday |
Summit / contingency day |
| 21-July |
Monday |
Summit / contingency day |
| 22-July |
Tuesday |
Summit / contingency day |
| 23-July |
Wednesday |
Hike from BC to vehicles, drive back to Kashgar |
| 24-July |
Thursday |
Depart Kashgar |
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