The Mountains of Asia
There are more than 400 mountains in the world over 7,000m high and they are all in Asia. Containing the great peaks of the Himalaya, Karakoram, Tien Shan and the Pamir, Asia can boast the most exciting climbing in the world and climbing among them is a calling few mountaineers can ignore. [read more]
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The diversity of these mountain ranges is immense, mainly due to the climate, which is profoundly affected by the mountains themselves. The great barrier of the Himalaya prevents the summer monsoon from crossing it, so Nepal to the south is lush and forested, while Tibet to the north is a high altitude desert. Expeditions to the Himalaya usually take place either side of the monsoon, in the spring or autumn. The Chinese Pamirs and the Tien Shan are barely reached by the monsoon, and it is colder, so the summer months are the best time to go there.
Our expeditions to the great Asian mountain ranges are mostly tried and tested objectives. The easier climbs sich as Stok Kangri and Mera Peak are best described as treks culminating in the ascent of a non-technical peak. At the other end of the scale, we have some major undertakings which are only available to accomplished climbers, such as Baruntse, Everest and Ama Dablam. In between, we offer the widest choice of expedition objectives available. Climb a Himalayan Trekking Peak![[The summit of Mera Peak, 3 kb]](/images/t/1205.jpg) You don't have to be an accomplished mountaineer to join an expedition to the Himalayas. Our trips to Mera Peak (3 weeks) in Nepal and Stok Kangri (2 weeks) in India are designed for fit walkers and trekkers who are looking to extend their experience to higher altitudes. You will gradually trek in to the mountain, taking time to acclimatise, before the ascent to the summit from a high camp. Both climbs are on low angled snow slopes, where basic crampon and ice axe techniques, a lot of effort and some luck with the weather are required for success.
EquipmentPHD Mountain Software make specialist clothing suitable for mountaineering expeditions, including lightweight shells, wind suits, down jackets, salopettes and sleeping bags. Visit the 6,000m and 7,000m Himalayan pages of their Gear Advisor. |
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