Overview
Annapurna Expedition (8,091m/26,545ft)
Annapurna Base Camp (4200m/13,780ft):
Native Everest Treks operates the Annapurna Expedition in both the autumn and Spring Seasons. We normally operate the Expedition from normal route which is the Southwest ridge. However, we will operate the Annapurna expedition from the Southwest face and the Northwest Ridge. The approach starts south of Annapurna and takes you through Tatopani, Lete and Miristi Khola. Annapurna Base camp is usually set up on a flat, grassy area that is sheltered from avalanches. Satori Adventures advanced base camp will be setup for almost a one month period. On an 8000m Expedition Climbers spend most of their time at base camp, so naturally on any long Expedition, base camp becomes a home away from home. We Establish our camp at a walking distance between meeting points of different group and at a strategic viewing positions of the Annapurna massif. Native Everest Treks provides a personal tent which becomes your private Retreat, a dining tent that is the common area, a shower tent and toilet tent. When you arrive at the base camp it will already be fully Established with hot beverages and snacks available immediately. Waiting for you upon your arrival will be your base camp staff and high altitude Mountain Guide. Prior to your Climbing period you will have a Puja ceremony at the base camp for good luck. This is one Nepalese tradition not to miss, it represents safe Climbing passage for everyone involved in the Expedition.
Annapurna Camp I (5200m/17,060ft) 4hrs:
Once you have Reviewed basic and advanced training from your Climbing Sherpa Guide, you will be ready for your attempt to Climb to camp I (5300m/17,388ft). In this Section of the Climb you will encounter mixed terrain. The first Section of the Ridge Rock and glacier. You will fix camp I at the middle of the glacier on a slope of 25º. This is a safe location and is protected form avalanches. This section of the Climb is a bit technical and your climbing Sherpa Guide will fix Rope through this Section. Some stronger Climbers will Skip this camp after and go Right to camp II.
Annapurna Camp II (5700m/18,700ft) 4½hrs:
The Climbing from camp I to camp II is a moderate section of ice with a few mixed sections of Climbing. Comparing with others Sections the terrain from camp I and camp II is safer and easier but you still have to climb and cross the black Rock wall before heading up the glacier. Then you encounter Several steep Sections of blue ice at 45º, these Sections are roughly 50-60, there is also another 60m high Rock wall to Negotiate. This Section is said to be the crux of the route. Camp 2 is Situated above the Snowy terrace.
Annapurna Camp III (6500m/21,325ft) 5-6hrs:
Camp II to camp III is the longest distance of 800m/2,655ft. Between camp II and camp III Sherpas will fix 80% of the route. This first section of climbing you will be crossing a glacier from east to west, you will then meet a 55º wall, which is almost 500m in length.Climbers have Reported that this Section is easier Climbing but is still not to be taken lightly, your Sherpa will fix Ropes on this Section of the route. Be advised that there is exposure to cold and wind in this section. In autumn there have been Reports of direct sun hitting this section making it feel very warm. This section is little dangerous in autumn season because the snow slope is covering a layer of ice which makes the section avalanche prone.
Annapurna Camp IV (7100m/23,294ft) 3½hrs:
Climbing from camp III to camp IV feels like a short distance. Continue on the plateau where there are crevasses and seracs. Continue to the base of a spur which willjoin a big couloir. Camp IV can be set between 7100m-7200m in a panoramic rock cave. As all climbers are aware the Oxygen levels are very low at this altitude so it is expected that any effort no matter how minimum or trivial will feel arduous. In this Section you have to climb for 3 hours on steep Snow and big wall at a 50-55º slope. This section is little dangerous in autumn season because the snow slope is covering a layer of ice which make the section avalanche prone. Satori team will make an easy traverse to Camp IV at 7100m which allows you to have a shorter Summit day.
Annapurna Summit (8,091m/26,545ft)16-17hrs:
Summit day is the main goal during the Climbing period. Most Climbers begin their Summit bid at 11:00-12:00pm. If all goes well you will Reach the Summit between 7:00-10:00am. Below the main Summit is a false Summit, the main Summit is Reached via a ridge. It takes about 4 hours to return to camp IV from the Summit and another 2 hours to get to camp II for an overnight stay. It Requires an average of 900m of fixed Rope above camp IV and below the Summit. This is the reason we Request almost 900m rope above camp III to the Summit. Most Sections are blue ice and Snow. The Climbing is not technical in the early part as you ascend through several basins with short Snow head walls. The Climb passes the false Summit and finishes on an Exposed Ridge to the true Summit for a spectacular View of the mighty Himalaya. Satori Adventures Sherpa Guides will fix Ropes, break trail and make every effort to assist the group to Reach the Annapurna summit, the 10th highest Mountain in the World.
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