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The beautiful Ak-Sai glacier lies in the Ala Archa National Park, a protected alpine area in the Tien Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan . You will acclimatise whilst undergoing training in: ice axe and crampons, glacial travel, crevasse rescue, roping up and movement over glaciated alpine terrain, rock climbing and belaying.
This course of alpine training is set in a magnificent and unspoilt area of Kyrgyzstan far away from the crowded European Alps. The beautiful Ak-Sai glacier lies in the Ala Archa National Park, a protected alpine area in the Tien Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan . You will acclimatise whilst undergoing training in: ice axe and crampons, glacial travel, crevasse rescue, roping up and movement over glaciated alpine terrain, rock climbing and belaying. You will experience what it feels like to be part of an expedition and we will make ascents of some impressive peaks 4500-4800m. The highlight will be an attempt on Korona Peak 4800m. A real adventure!
For this trip we have achieved a fully inclusive cost for two weeks that is roughly equivalent to many one week courses in the European Alps! The course covers the following essential alpine and expedition skills:
* A deposit of £400 will be required at checkout.
Days 1-2 | International flights - Arrive Bishkek Transfer to the hotel. Expedition/Course briefing before we explore the city of Bishkek and purchase supporting food supplies. (H, B) |
Day 3 | Bishkek – Ala Archa National Park – Racek hut |
Day 4 | Racek hut – Glacier & Rock Training Day 1 -– Racek hut |
Day 5 | Racek hut - Uchitel Peak (4560m) – Racek hut |
Day 6 | Racek hut – Box Peak (4211m) or Rutsek Peak (3870 m) -– Racek hut Distances and travel time: to Box Peak 7-8 km, +950m, 6-7hours. |
Day 7 | Racek hut – Korona hut |
Day 8 | Trek & Training on the glacier |
Days 9 | Ascent to Korona peak |
Days 10 - 11 | Reserve Weather Days. (R, B, L, D if staying in the mountains) |
Day 12 | Korona hut to Ala Archa National Park, transfer to Bishkek |
Day 13 | In Bishkek (H, B) |
Day 14 | Return International flights. |
It is essential for a trip of this type that you are adequately insured. When researching insurance options, please ensure the policy covers you for the following:
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We are aware the following provide insurance:
Expeditions and Treks under 7000m - Campbell Irvine Direct : http://www.campbellirvine.com/AdventurePeaks
HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
Rothwell & Towler: www.world-first.co.uk Tel: 0345 908 0161 (under 6400m)
J S Insurance: www.jsinsurance.co.uk Tel: 0844 848 1500
Snowcard: www.snowcard.co.uk Tel: 01295 660836
The B.M.C.: www.thebmc.co.uk Tel: 0161 445 6111 (call and speak to Jim. Please note the BMC cannot cover Mt Damavand)
Dogtag: www.dogtag.co.uk Tel: 0800 036 4824 (Check excess etc)
HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK): www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
AXA Worldwide Travel Ins: www.axainsurance.com Tel: +44 (0)844 874 0360
Ingle International: www.ingleinternational.com Tel: (USA) 1.800.360.3234
Insure for Less: www.insure4less.com.au (Australian clients)
You do not have to use any of the above, but if you make your own insurance arrangements documentary evidence of your own policy is required.
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