{"product_id":"miyar-valley-tharang-i-ii-ski-descents","title":"Miyar Valley | Tharang I \u0026 II Ski Descents","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rich-text__text rte scroll-trigger animate--slide-in\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay 2027 | 16 days | Keylong to Keylong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flexible expedition window is essential. The exact order of carries, rest days and summit attempts will be adapted to access, acclimatisation, weather, avalanche conditions and the spring freeze-thaw cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREGION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiyar Valley, Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh, India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOBJECTIVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exploratory ski-mountaineering expedition on the Tharang Glacier, with condition-dependent ski objectives on Tharang II \/ Shailaputri (approximately 6,025 m), the Tharang I massif (6,066 m), and lower acclimatisation or alternative lines around Tharang Fang \/ Vishal Dant and Tharang III.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are objectives, not promised summits or descents.\u003c\/strong\u003e Route choice and turnaround decisions will be made in the field. Previous parties have found avalanche activity, cornices, seracs, crevasses, hard snow, exposed rock and ice on these mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIFFICULTY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpert \/ exploratory expedition. Most operations take place between approximately 3,800 m and 6,000 m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfident skiing or splitboarding in steep, exposed and variable backcountry snow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong uphill capacity over consecutive days while carrying expedition loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrior ski-mountaineering, crampon, ice-axe and roped-glacier experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrevasse-rescue and avalanche-rescue competence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to make controlled turns in firm snow on slopes around 40 degrees or steeper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRICE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice on application. Submit an expression of interest so we can confirm guiding, permits, porter or mule support, transport, equipment requirements and the final team size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROUP SIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall expedition team. Final guide-to-participant ratio and team size will be confirmed after an experience and fitness review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Gear list for Himalayan backcountry skiing and splitboarding\" href=\"https:\/\/skimo.in\/blogs\/news\/essential-gear-for-backcountry-skiing-splitboarding-in-the-himalayas\"\u003eView the Himalayan ski-mountaineering gear list\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXPEDITION STYLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a supported exploratory expedition, not a resort trip or a fixed summit package. Expect load carries, camp building, melted snow for water, long periods above 4,800 m and days when the best decision is to wait, change objectives or turn around.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"skimonk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54653538697495,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/skimo.in\/products\/miyar-valley-tharang-i-ii-ski-descents","provider":"Skimo.in","version":"1.0","type":"link"}