Ski Touring in the Central and Eastern Tibetan Himalaya

Location: Central Tibet
Offered: Spring
Duration: 3 weeks. Land costs: from $4,100

Location: Eastern Tibet
Offered: Winter/Spring
Duration: 2 weeks
Land costs: from $2,980

We have designed ski tours for advanced backcountry skiers in several ranges of central and eastern Tibet. In central Tibet we will traverse part of the Southern Tibet/northern Sikkim Himalaya. These peaks have never been climbed, much less skied. In many spots the glaciers of these peaks descend to isolated monasteries, alpine lakes, and meadows. A dirt road runs parallel to the range offering access to our landcruisers which follow our progress throughout the trip. In east Tibet's Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Region, a stunning range of low angle glaciated peaks known locally as the Gongkala Shan, offers endless potential for ski-touring. Our routes here traverse the range from east to west. In both central and eastern Tibet locations we will be traveling in areas rich in Tibetan culture. Though many of our camps will be on or near glaciers, some will be near restricted villages and monasteries seldom if ever visited by foreigners. As with our central Tibet ski tours, we will be supported by landcruisers on the east Tibet routes. All trips are guided by professional guides-with expertise in backcountry ski touring. During the approach and exit from our ski destinations, we will have ample opportunity to visit some of these fascinating Tibetan Buddhist strongholds.