Annapurna IV Climbing Expedition with IMG
TUESDAY, 23 AUGUST 2011
Do you want to go climb a big Himalayan Peak but you don't want to break the bank? Well, give Annapurna 4 a shot! Craig John and I tried to climb this gorgeous mountain back in autumn 1987. We had a great trip right up until we got creamed by one of the all-time big autumn snowstorms to hit the Himalayas. I always wanted to try it again. This time, though, we are going to try it in the spring season, when there is a bit less chance of the big snow event.
Leading the 2012 Annapurna 4 expedition will be IMG senior guide Craig John. Craig was with me on that 1987 trip, and at the time it was his first Himalayan expedition. Since then Craig has been back to the Himalayans many times, with summits of Everest and Cho Oyu under his belt and many other climbs and expeditions all over the world.
Craig will be joined by a cadre of our IMG Sherpa A Team to lend a hand with the camps and route. This climb will require three camps above Base Camp. There is a combination of snow and a bit of rock getting up to Camp 1, then snow to Camp 2 up on the ridge. Higher, we will put a Camp 3. We are not planning to use oxygen, but we will bring oxygen along for emergency. For climbers that do want to use oxygen, we have our personal sherpa and extra oxygen option (they go together).
Going abroad is half the fun of international climbing. Though the climbing itself is brilliant, there is nothing like landing in Kathmandu and experiencing the hustle and bustle of one of the most interesting cities in the world. Then, we are off to sleepy Pokhara, and onto to the famous Annapurna circuit trail, considered as one of the most beautiful treks on the planet.
Craig and our IMG staff will work with you on your technical climbing skills, as well as teaching you the tricks for going to high altitude. This is a fun climb, perfect for climbers with Denali, Cotopaxi, or Aconcagua under their belts who are ready for a real Himalayan expedition.
After the climb ends, for people in a hurry, you have the option of flying straight back to Kathmandu. Or, if you can spare a few days, trek on around the Annapurna Trek to Jomsom via the Thorung La, one of the world's classic high trekking passes (17,873 ft; 5416 meters). From there you can fly back to Kathmandu.
Hope you can join us!
—Eric Simonson
IMG Himalayan Program Director
www.mountainguides.com
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