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Shipton Spire is also known as Spantik Peak. It is located in the Spantik-Sosbun mountains of the Karakoram range in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is nearly 5,881 meters (19,295 feet) above sea level. Shipton Spire is a favored climbing location for mountaineers and climbers. Shipton Spire is attracting professional climbers who are seeking a challenging climb. There are numerous and fairly challenging to very difficult routes to climb the highest point and it usually takes a number of days to complete the climb. The peak is famous for the amazing views of the ice and mountain ranges in the area. The village of Arandu which is situated in the Gilgit-Baltistan region from where the ascent of the Shipton Spire often begins. From Askoli Village as well climbers usually find their way to base camp at the mountain's base and start their ascent. The ascent requires a highly trained mountaineering kit and technical knowledge. Dr. Karl Kramer's along with the Austrian-German expedition achieved the very first ascent of the mountain in 1955. Since then, numerous foreign expeditions attempted the ascent of Shipton Spire and succeeded.
Lodging at base camp (single supplement) |
Full base camp with dinning tent, bathroom, showers & solar charge |
All internal/domestic transport |
All domestic flights |
50kgs (110 lbs) personal baggage |
All meals during trek and at base camp (B,L,D) |
Group emergency equipment/satellite phone service with fixed calling charge |
Two nights stay in Islamabad hotel on arrival and two on return (bed & breakfast only) |
Staff insurance (guide, cook, kitchen staff, assistant(s) & porters etc) |
Experienced cook from Pakistan |
Kitchen staff |
Porters for all expedition supplies |
Solar power at base camp |
Electricity generator (backup for high voltage devices) |
International airfare |
Permit/royalty fee according to number of persons |
Personal climbing equipment, clothing & sleeping equipment |
Group climbing gear (rope, ice crew, snow bar, EPI gas, cooking pots and others) |
Mountain climbing rescue and evacuation insurance policy - mandatory |
Lodging and meals above base camp |
Any service above base camp |
Communication radio (walkie talkie) |
Weather reports |
Personal equipment cargo to/from Islamabad |
Pakistan visa fee |
Tips/gratuities to staff, cook, assistant(s) of US$ 250 per person in total |
Meals in Islamabad |
Extra hotel nights after the climb |
Trip cancellation insurance |
All expenses incurred in the event of early wind-up/summit (extra hotel nights, meals at hotels, evacuation) |
Charges incurred due to delays beyond the control of Apricot Tours (Force majeure) |
Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail) between Pakistan and home country. |
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