Baruntse Expedition 2011/2012
7129m, NEPAL
Baruntse is a mountain in eastern
Nepal, crowned by four peaks and bounded on the south by
the Hunku Glacier, on the east by the Barun Glacier, and
on the northwest by the Imja Glacier.
The peak stands majestically surrounded by some of the
world's highest mountains - Everest, Lhotse and Makalu
to the north and Makalu on the other side. The climb up
to West Col imposes significant challenge. The summit,
overall is not so technical but is physically demanding.
The mountain was first climbed
May 30, 1954 via the south ridge by Colin Todd and Geoff
Harrow of a New Zealand expedition.
Itinerary
Day 01 Arrive in Kathmandu,
Transfer to Hotel
(H)
Day 02 Kathmandu sightseeing tour & preparation for
Expedition
Welcome dinner in the evening
(B, D, H)
Day 03 Fly to Lukla (2800m), Trek to Puyan (2800m), Camp
(B, L, D, C)
Day
04 Pangkonngma (2846m)
(B, L, D, C)
Day 05 Nashing Dingma (2,600m)
(B, L, D, C)
Day 06 Chalem Kharka (3600m)
(B, L, D, C)
Day 07 Chunbu Khaka (4200m)
(B, L, D, C)
Day 08 Khote (Hinku
valley) (4200m)
(B, L, D, C)
Day 09 Tagnang (4320m)
(B, L, D, C)
Day 10 Khare (4850m)
(B, L, D, C)
Day 11 Rato Odhar (5000m)
(B, L, D, C)
Day 12 Panch Pokhari (5250m)
(B, L, D, C)
Day 13 Baruntse Base Camp (5450m)
(B, L, D, C)
Day 14 – 25
Climbing period
Day 26 Amphu Latsa Base Camp
(5650m)
(B, L, D, C)
Day 27 Chukung (4730m)
(B, L, D, C)
Day 28 Pangboche (3930m)
(B, L, D, C)
Day 29 Namche Bazaar (3440m)
(B, L, D, C)
Day 30 Lukla (2800m)
(B, L, D, C)
Day 31 Fly to Kathmandu,
Transfer to Hotel
(B, H)
Day 32 Free day in Kathmandu
(B, H)
Day 33 Fly back
(B)
Excellent Support Team
The expedition will be led by
very experienced leader from Makalu Adventure. Our
climbing Sherpa guides have climbed Baruntse several
times. To their aid will be a team of cook and friendly
helpers.
World Class Equipment
We import original products
from Mountain Hardware & North Face. The tents and whole
set of camping equipment are of world class.
Safety
We provide emergency oxygen,
satellite phone, portable altitude chamber and first-aid
with medicines. There is always a backup team should
climbers require emergency support, descent or
evacuation. The office in Kathmandu can manage to send a
helicopter within hours on favourable weather
conditions.
Baruntse Expedition Details
Find the detailed itinerary, price, information
Departure Dates 2011/2012
- Autumn : 10 Oct 2011
- Spring : 17 Apr 2012
Trek Only
It is also possible to trek only up to the
Baruntse Base Camp and come back. The trek
rewards magnificent views & goes deep into the
wild terrain. See the
trek only
option
Experience Counts
Makalu Adventure has now put 26 climbers on
top of Baruntse.
