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RAKAPOSHI NORTH RIDGE EXPEDITION 2009 |
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i-EXPLORER.ORG share positions on its summer 2009 Rakaposhi Expedition (7788m) at the Pakistani Karakorum Range.
It will be attempted the North Ridge route.
It is a 33 days (22 climbing) expedition. Without confirmed dates yet, it is scheduled for .
Prices from € ( $ / £).
This is a non guided expedition where all members will share logistics, services and common climbing equipment except the personal gear.
The expedition has a leader which is responsible for strategy and logistics.
All members assume their responsibility and will follow directives from the briefings.
In spite of the common objective, every member will be able to adapt their own rhythm and schedule.
The expedition will attempt a fast and light type of climb, with probably 3 to 4 altitude camps.
RAKAPOSHI (7788mt / 25551ft) 36.17ºN / 74.48ºE
One of the most beautiful and magnificent mountains, it is ranked 27th highest in the world and 12th in Pakistan. It is situated in the Nagar Valley, very close to the Karakorum Highway in its section between the city of Gilgit and the Khunjerab Pass, and near Karimabad/Aliabad towns.
Rakaposhi, meaning shining wall due to the massive snowed and iced slopes, is also known locally by the name Dumani (Mother of Mist).
Being massive and broad means that it dominates the skyline, and it can be seen as far as from the KKH, before reaching Gilgit from South.
Hardly somebody will not be impressed by its distinct beauty and its hugeness and steepness so close to human environments.
Nevertheless, Rakaposhi is not an easy climbing mountain in any of its routes. A wonderful challenge is assured, for its incredible rise over the surrounded area. Rakaposhi comes in 3rd position in rising steepness, a measure of how impressive it is to stand at the top of the peak and look down, coming just after Nanga Parbat and Dhaulagiri, two 8000s, and before the famous K2, Kangchenjunga or the Annapurnas. That notable feature means that it rises about 6000m in only 16.5km horizontal measure from the Hunza River that runs between the KKH and the main peak.
The famous glaciers and valleys of Barpu, Biro, Bagrot, Pisan, Surgin, Masot, Gulmit, Minapin and Hinarchi surround the mighty Rakaposhi.
Nearby the main summit, there are the secondary East Rakaposhi peak (7290m) and the East-East Rakaposhi peak (7010m). |
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EXPLORING A PLANET LIKE NO OTHER |
