Q) Who should go for this expedition?
A) You must not be an absolute beginner. Some prior trekking experience is required. Those who have been trekking for a while and now want to push their limit or try their hand particularly at mountaineering can go for this expedition. It’d be even more helpful if you have had some mountaineering experience, preferably on a 5000m peak.

Q) How difficult is this expedition?
A) UT Kangri is a high altitude, moderate-level Himalayan expedition. It demands good physical fitness, stamina, and endurance, for you need to trek for 5-6 hours per day, even more on summit push.

Q) Is this expedition suitable for beginners?
A) You must not be an absolute beginner. Some prior trekking experience is required.

Q) What are the best months to visit UT Kangri?
A) Though July-September are the best month to climb this peak, one can also go during January-March when a short window opens for winter climbs.

Q) How different is this from a usual trek?
A) Most of the days would feel like a regular trek except for the summit push when you have to start climbing in the middle of the night using proper mountaineering gears

Q) What to pack?
A) You’ll need to pack your basic clothing and accessories you’ve used on your previous treks. Mountain gears that you require after the summit camp, such as Ice-axe, Snow boots, Crampons, Harness, etc., will be provided by us.

Q) What will be the accommodation type in this trek?
A) You will stay in a hotel for 2 day before the climb, and 1 day at the end of the journey. Other days, you will stay in camps, Tents on Twin-sharing basis.

Q) What will the temperatures be like during this trek?
A) Though mornings are mostly sunny, temperature drops during nights. On summit night, it will be between -10 to -18 degree celcius.

Q) Will there be snow?
A) Yes, you will get to see the snow from halfway on summit day during the summers, and from the intermediate camp during the winters.

Q) Who will lead us on the trek?
A) There is a whole team of Professionals guides, helpers, cook & coordinator. Nevertheless, there will also be someone from Boots & Crampons’ internal staff leading the trek.

Q) What are the gears we will be using? Is it easy climbing with those gears for the first time?
A) Till the base camp, you’ll not require any typical mountaineering gears but from the summit camp you will. You will also be provided with enough training so that you can climb with gears such as snow boots, crampons, ice-axe, harness, ropes, helmet, etc. Not to mention, there will always be people around you for supervision.

Q) Will I be carrying my bags during the whole time?
A) Mules are there to take the bags till last camp

Q) What’s the success ratio for the summit attempt?
A) UT Kangri is attempted by both, beginner and intermediate climbers. Still, about 70% people are successful at their attempt.

Q) What kind of fitness level is required?
A) You must be ideally fit, untouched by any sort of physical injury, illness or overweight. Should be able to walk for 6-8 hours easily.

Q) How can I prepare for this expedition?
A) You must start preparing at least 1.5-2 month prior to the kick off date. Below are some of the exercises you could add in your fitness regime:
-Jog/Run for 5 Kms in 25-30 mins Or walk continuously for 10 kms (with 3-4 small breaks) on plain terrain (slight incline is better), even better if done with some weight on your back
-3 sets of Climbing 30 – 40 steps in one stretch
-Push Ups – 10 x 3
-Lunges & Squats – 15 X 2 sets
-Planks

Q) Is transportation included? Where will you pick us from and where will you drop us?
A) We will pick you up from the LEH airport and drop you at the same place. Other domestic transportation, i.e. from hotel to road head (where the trek starts), will also be provided by us.

Q) Is mobile network available during the trek?
A) Your number will go unreachable as soon as you start your trek and will stay like that until you’re back. You’ll be out of network for about 6 days, except on the top of the summit where you’ll get the network for a short period of time.

Q) What are the toilet facilities during the trek?
A) A toilet tent will be fixed at all the camps.

Q) What kind of food is available during the trek?
A) A variety of highly nutritious veg & non-veg food is available during the whole journey. However, at the summit camp, limited food can be carried. That day, you’ll be given noodles, soup, tea, sandwich, etc.

Q) For what other things will I be charged?
A) We don’t work with any hidden costs. You’ll get everything required and mentioned in the brochure from the time you arrive in Leh, till we bid you adieu.