2006/2007
Fixed Departures
As
of this year AT is proud to offer several fixed departure dates. This
list contains many of our favorite trips. A few of these trips will
be run in conjunction with Eastern Mountain Sports. We are proud to
be the EMS Travel Consultant and ground support for their adventure
travel needs.
15 DAY ---- FANN MOUNTAINS
UZBEKISTAN
July
23 - August 6, 2006
The Fann Mountains are considered to be some of the most beautiful in
Central Asia. This fully supported 10-day camping trek travels through
narrow canyons, picturesque river valleys and high mountain passes.
You'll be exposed to the local Tajik people, who still speak the anicent
Sogdian language – the same language heard by Alexander the Great
when he explored this area.
Grade: Moderate Max. Altitude: 4040m
Duration: 15 days (10 days trekking)
Season: July - mid September
Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive Tashkent. Fly to Bukhara.
Sightseeing. 2: Drive to Samarkand. Sightseeing. 3: Drive to Marguzor
lakes. 4/13: On trek. 14: Return to Samarkand. 15: Drive to Tashkent.
Trip ends.
Support: Donkeys will carry all gear, food and camping
equipment.
Difficulty:
11
nights camping 12 days hiking. Average time trekking each day: 5 - 6
hours. Highest altitude reached is 11,480 ft. No special technical skills
are needed, only experience hiking on rocky dirt trails and good fitness.Age
is also not a factor.
15 DAY ---- MOUNT
ELBRUS (18,435 ft)
RUSSIA
August
12 - 26, 2006
Mount Elbrus is known as the highest peak in Europe. Like Mount
Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, this peak can be climbed by just about anyone
who is fit and in good health. Unlike many Mount Elbrus trips by otherr
companies, you'll be fully supported and acclimatized, thanks to a few
days of mountaineering training and hikes from our base hotel in the
Baksan Valley. We'll use the local Baksan Valley alpine meadows, glaciated
mountain passes and hikes up some of the easier summits, which provide
fitness and views of the Caucasus Mountain Range.
Grade: Strenuous. Max Altitude: 5642m
Duration:15 days (10 days trekking)
Season: July - mid September
Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Moscow. City tour. Hotel.
2: Flight to Mineralnye Vody. Drive to Baksan Valley. 3/9: On trek.
10/12: Elbrus ascent. 13: Return to hotel. 14: Drive to Mineralnye Vody.
Flight to St.Petersburg. 15: City tour. Transfer to the airport. Trip
ends.
Support: Porters for group camping gear and food. You'll
have to carry your own sleeping bag, pad and personal equipment. A porter
can be hired to help you with your load.
15 DAY ----
TUVA REGION & SAYAN MOUNTAINS
SOUTHERN SIBERIA
August 10 - 24, 2006
Located in southern Siberia, on the northern ridge of
Mongolia, the region of Tuva is still unspoiled by tourism and was closed
by the former Soviet Union for half a century. The capital of this area
is Kyzyl, and is the very center of Asia.Our fully supported camping
trek takes us to the high peaks and alpine lakes of the Sayan Mountains,
in southwest Tuva.
Grade: Moderate Duration:
16 days (11 days trekking)
Season: July - September
Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Moscow. Overnight flight
to Krasnoyarsk.
2: Flight Krasnoyarsk - Kyzyl. Hotel. 3: Kyzyl sightseeing. 4: Drive
to the beginning of the trek. Camp. 5/13: On trek. 14: Drive to Abakan.
Hotel. 15: Flight Ababkan - Moscow. Hotel. 16: Flight home.
Support: Horses
will carry all group camping equipment, food and tents, along with your
gear. You'll only have to carry a day pack.
15
DAY - TIEN SHAN CELESTIAL MOUNTAINS
KIRGHIZSTAN
July
8 - 24, 2006
Much of the small republic of Kirghizstan, which is
a neighbor to Kazakhstan, sits at an elevation of approximately 9,800
ft. with half of the country covered in permanent snow. The Tien Shan
mountains are almost as high as the Pamir, but much less rugged and
stark. The region is rich in alpine meadows, with the largest fresh
water lake in Central Asia, Issyk-Kul. The name Issyk-Kul translates
to "Sacred Lake;" and despite it's altitude of 16,400 ft.,
it is still warm in the summer.
This is a backpacking trek with everyone being required to
carry their own personal equipment, clothing, sleeping bag and mattress.
Porters will be hired to carry our food, tents and other group equipment.
Grade: Moderate. Max Altitude: 3700m
Duration:15 days (10 days trekking)
Season: July - early September.
Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive Almaty. 2: Drive to the mountains.
3/12: On trek. 13: Drive to Issyk-Kul Lake. 14: Return to Almaty. 15:
Trip ends.
Support: Porters for group food and camping equipment.
This is a backpacking trip and you will be expected to carry your sleeping
bag, pad and personal equipment.
23 DAY ---
MARTHA VALLEY TREK
w/ STOK KANGRI CLIMB
LADAHK, INDIA
August 6
- 27, 2006/2007
Many people call the Ladhak region of India "Little Tibet,"
because the dominant popluation are Buddhists who migrated from the
Tibetan Plateau centuries ago. The region is arid, with moonscrape-like
valleys and canyons that will make you think you're in the desert southwest
of the USA. This fully supported camping trek is topped off with a non-techincal
climb of Stok Kangri (20,075 ft.).
18
DAY ---- ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TO JOMSOM
KATHMANDU,
NEPAL
November 1 - 18, 2006/2007
This fully support 14-day teahouse trek takes you from
the lowland terraced farmlands up to the Manang region and over the
Thorung La at 17,599 ft. All the while, you'll be circimnavigating the
Annapurna Himal, with peaks over 26,000 ft. cast against the cobalt
blue skies of this remote region. Considered one of the most geologically
diverse treks in Nepal, it exposes you to a cultural blend of Newarie,
Tamang, Gurung and Sherpa peoples. This trek can be enjoyed by anyone
in good fitness and health.
24 DAY -----
MERA PEAK (21,825 ft.) CLIMB
KATHMANDU, NEPAL
March
7 - 30
October 23 - Nov. 15
2006/2007
Mera Peak, at 21,825-ft.,
is the highest peak of the category, "trekking peak" in Nepal's
Himalaya. It is also one of the most popular peaks to climb in Nepal.
If you reach the summit, you'll be rewarded with an uncomprised view
of Mount Everest, which is only 12k from Mera's summit. The route to
Mera Peak is remote and challenging, with steep and rocky trails. Climbing
Mera Peak is a mountaineering experience as far as gear and altitude,
but mostly just a long hike to the summit without need for much in the
way of technical skills. This is a fully supported camping trek, our
highly experience Sherpa staff will work with members to make sure everyone
understands what is needed each step of the way.
19 DAY ----
EVEREST BASE CAMP
KATHMANDU, NEPAL
Hike
up Kala Pattar 18,300-ft
March 21
- April 8
October 25 - Nov. 12
2006/2007
This is the classic trek to the foot of Mount Everest, following
in the footsteps of the most famious mountaineers in the world. Spring
is the best time to go if you're interested in the drama that usually
transpires when major expeditions are waiting to climb. Voted one of
the top ten places people wanted to visit in their lifetimes, this trek
is the definition of a "once in a lifetime" experience. This
is a fully supported teahouse trek. If we have a large group tents,
will be provided, but we'll still eat meals in the teahouses.
25
DAY ---- EVEREST EXTRAVAGANZA
KATHMANDU, NEPAL
Trekking
circuit covering the entire Khumbu region
March 21 - April 14
October 25 - Nov. 18
2006/2007
If you want to experience everything the Khumbu has to offer,
then join us for this very challenging trip. You'll visit Everest Base
Camp, then head over the Cho La Pass (17,482 ft.) down to Gokyo Lakes.
You'll have time to climb Gokyo Ri (18,200 ft.) before we head over
the Renjo La (17,515 ft.) and descend down to the Nangpa Valley. We'll
visit the monastery at Thame before heading down to Namche and the end
of our trip in Lukla, where we fly back to Kathmandu. This is a fully
supported combination of camping and teahouses. Age isn't a factor in
joining this trip, but fitness and good health are very important.
If you want the most up to date
info on upcoming adventures, just e-mail
us or give us a call at 603-374-2438.
