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Trekking Peaks
What exactly is a trekking peak?
A trekking peak is generally a summit that can be reached by either just trekking or with the very minimum of climbing skills that can be taught and practiced prior to any ascent. The use of specialist equipment such as crampons, an ice axe and a climbing harness will be required in all cases for safety (it is unlikely that would be able to progress without them in most cases). The skills necessary for their use will be taught prior to ascending. No previous mountaineering skills are necessary.
Travel and Trek offers two specific peaks:
- Island Peak, Nepal (6189m)
- Stok Kangri, Ladakh, India (6153m)
We are also planning to offer additional peaks such as Mera Peak (Nepal) and Jupono (Sikkim, India). Ask for details.
Suffice to say that trekking peaks involve more physical effort than just trekking as they tend to be at higher altitudes. Fixed ropes will often already be in place or be fixed for you by a specialist climbing Guide or Sherpa. The ropes are there for you to clip onto and allow easier ascent (generally with the use of a jumor (ascender)).
Trekking peaks are generally located in more remote areas and therefore you are highly likely going to be tented rather than in lodges so the conditions are more basic (and colder).
Trekking peaks should be treated as challenges for non climbers. They are very safe and provide a good step up for trekkers to experience very high altitude climbing (albeit at a low level of skill) with wonderful rewards on the summit.
