Mustagata 2008 Ski and Climb Expedition
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What’s included

This is a full-service expedition. All you have to bring is your personal climbing equipment and clothing and some snack food. There will be at least a 1:4 climber to staff ratio. The climbing staff carries all group equipment up the mountain, sets-up the camps, puts in the route, watches over your safety, and climbs with you to the summit.

You are required to carry your personal belongings above base camp, such as clothing, sleeping bag & pad, climbing equipment, and mountain food. Most members hire a local to carry their things to camp 1. This is done on the spot at base camp. If you need assistance above camp 1 you must hire a personal climbing “Sherpa.” If you would like to hire a personal “Sherpa” we must know before June 1st.

Base camp meals are hearty, tasty, and plentiful. For on the mountain we give you a variety of instant and easy-to-cook foods. However, we do not include freeze-dried meals. If you would like, please bring a few of your favorite freeze-dried foods. Be sure to bring any specialty items if you have any dietary restrictions or just foods you enjoy.

Some members choose to rent equipment from us in order to reduce the weight of their checked luggage on the airlines. We have an extensive selection of technical equipment and deliver to base camp.

View the personal equipment list.

Included in expedition fee

  • Experienced leadership and dedicated climbing staff
  • All climbing permits and other necessary permits & fees
  • Full base-camp set-up and meals: 3 meals/day, toilette tents, shower tent, storage tent, electricity, cook staff, and more
  • Mountain equipment 1: high-altitude tents, stoves and gas, ropes, wands (route flagging), safety gear, and more
  • Fixing of the route and establishment of high-altitude camps
  • Transport of all equipment to/from base camp: Personal equipment not to exceed 70 lbs (32 kilograms) plus skis
  • Medical supplies, portable altitude chamber, oxygen, two-way radios
  • Your personal base-camp sleeping tent and thick foam mattress
  • Mountain food 2
  • Airport/train station – hotel shuttle in Kashgar
  • Two meals in Kashgar - July 1st and July 23rd
  • All you have to bring is your personal climbing equipment and clothing

1 We typically use roomy 3-person high-altitude tents. Generally, in camp 1 and camp 2 it is 2-people per tent. In camp 3 be prepared for a full house.

2 We supply a variety of instant and easy-to-cook foods for on the mountain. However, we do not include freeze-dried meals. We recommend you bring two freeze-dried meals. Be sure to bring specialty items if you have any dietary restrictions or specific foods you enjoy.

Not included in fee

  • Personal climbing equipment, clothing, and snack food 1
  • Transport to and from Kashgar from your home country
  • Hotel and meals in Kashgar
  • Gratuities

1 You can rent certain equipment from us and have it delivered to base camp. Please see the list of equipment items and costs. Some members choose to rent equipment to reduce the weight of their checked luggage on the airlines.