Miyar Valley | Tharang I & II Ski Descents

DATES May 2027 | 16 days | Keylong to Keylong A 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. REGION Miyar Valley, Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh, India OBJECTIVE An 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. These are objectives, not promised summits or descents. 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. DIFFICULTY Expert / exploratory expedition. Most operations take place between approximately 3,800 m and 6,000 m. Confident skiing or splitboarding in steep, exposed and variable backcountry snow Strong uphill capacity over consecutive days while carrying expedition loads Prior ski-mountaineering, crampon, ice-axe and roped-glacier experience Crevasse-rescue and avalanche-rescue competence Ability to make controlled turns in firm snow on slopes around 40 degrees or steeper PRICE Price 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. GROUP SIZE Small expedition team. Final guide-to-participant ratio and team size will be confirmed after an experience and fitness review. View the Himalayan ski-mountaineering gear list EXPEDITION STYLE This 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.