Muztagh Ata Climbing Expeditions
2025 MUZTAGH ATA CLIMBING AND SKIING EXPEDITION
We are Alpinism professionals for Muztagh Ata Climbing/Skiing ,K2 (Qogiri) Trekking and Karakoram area and provide professional lodgistic service for adventure explorers of Xinjiang region of far western China , if you are looking for local agents and tourism professinals for Muztagh Ata (Mustagh Ata ) ,K2 Trekking and climbing other peaks in Karakoram ,we are the ones who can mange such professional expeditions , We are group of local Uyghur Team to provide high quality trekking and climbing service to foreign alpinests , feel free to inquire your destination , please enjoy our sample itineraries for expeditions , if you don’t like them or want to adjust it , please feel free to email us for more details , following are fixed and guaranteed departures for muztagh ata climbing season of 2025
if you are already formed private group yourself you can chose your own schedule for arrival and departure ,and we will customize your expedition .if you are small group of family or friends we will highly recommend you to join our following fixed date departures ,
Our Company had first and most international Climbers since covid ,Muztagh ata was closed for internatinal climbers for 4 years ,
We opened up permits for international climbing team first time in 2024 for Muztagh ata, became first and only company which provided mountaineering services to international climbers
We already proved that we are the best and only who can manage international team for muztagh ata ,so that you don’t have to worry about our service ,permits and logdistics ,
We have had organized 40 climbers to muztagh ata in 2024 from Poland ,Check ,Romania ,Russia ,France and China , 36 climber made successfull summit out of 40 ,we made 90% successful summit rate .
2025 Muztagh at climbing /Skiing Expeditions
| Destinations | Guaranteed Schedules for 2025 |
| Kashgar -Kashgar | July 5-July 26 2025 |
| Kashgar -Kashgar | July 15-Aug 4 2025 |
| Bishkek -Bishkek | July 3 -July 28 2025 |
| Bishkek -Bishkek | July 13- Aug 6 2025 |
Muztagh Ata information
| Name: | Muztagh Ata (father of Ice Mountains in Uyghur) |
| Location | Pamir Mountain range and Kunlun Mountain range ,Kashgar (Kashi),Xinjiang China |
| Elevation | 7,546m (24,757 ft), Ranked 43rd highest in the World |
| Coordinates | 38° 16′ 42’’N / 75° 06′57″E |
| Camp Elevation | Subash Town 3700m , Base camp 4450m camp 1 (5200m),Camp 2 (6200m), Camp 3(6800m) |
| Best time to Climb | June ,July ,Agust |
| Best Time to Skii | June |
| Difficulty Level | Non Technical 7000m peak ,you can just walk up all the way to the summit after good acclimatization |
| First Successful Summit | Soviet-China expedition led by Eugene Beletsky in 1956 from traditional route |
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1-Read about Muztagh Ata
Expedition Overview: if you would like to do some adjustment in this itinerary or if you want detailed price quotation, please feel free to contact us in what area you are not satisfied, we can adjust the itinerary according to your every request. We will arrange Liaison officer to escort you for entire expedition at Base Camp and in Kashgar.
- Name: Muztagh Ata (father of Ice Mountains in Uyghur)
- Elevation: 7,546m (24,757 ft), Ranked 43rd highest in the World
- Coordinates: 38° 16′ 42’’N / 75° 06′57″E
- Number of high camps :there are 3 high camps , camp one(5200m),Camp two (6200m), Camp three(6800m)
- Best Time to Climb: June, July and August
Location: 215km away from kashgar, Muztagh Ata regarded as being part of north western Kunlun Mountain range, but it is geographically more closer connected to the Pamir mountain range, Karakoram highway, which is highest paved international highway in the world to link China with Pakistan through Kunjirap pass, just passes through very close to both Muztagh Ata and Konggur Tagh as well as Karakul lake, it is easily accessible from the Highway to Base Camp of Muztagh Ata.
Muztagh Ata 7,546m(24,757 ft ), which is second highest mountain in Kunlun range, lies just south of Konggur Tagh(7649m) ,highest in Kunlun range ,and south west of Karakul lake, Together they form somewhat isolated group with many other 7000m peaks around, and isolated from the main chain of the Kunlun,
Difficulty Level: Muztagh Ata is Most Popular 7000m easiest peak in the world to climb by being Technically not difficult and good for not very competent mountaineers, you can just walk up all the way to the summit, most difficult part is from camp one to camp two that you will take the zig zag track and facing the two crevasses on the way, rest of the way is just a trekking,
Other difficulties are bad weather ,thick snow ,some times it snows in high camps very thick like one miter or half deep, it makes it very difficult to walk on that fresh snow even with crampons ,so you need to wait day or two until the snow hard enough to walk on it ,
Climbing History: First tries to climb up Muztagh-Ata were made in 1894 by Swedish geographic Sven Hedin from the West. In two his attempts he reached the same altitude of 6300 m. In 1947 famous British climbers E. Shipton and H. Tilman together with sirdar Gyalzen Sherpa could arrive to the summit dome at some 7000 m. The first historic ascent of the Muztagh-Ata summit had been realized in 1956 by Soviet-China expedition led by Eugene Beletsky following the route west face outlined by Hedin.
Ski Expeditions : Muztagh Ata is perfect mountain to ski after ascent , you can ski down from summit to the 6000m, then you can not ski from 6000m to 5650m because of zig zag track with crevasse ,from 5650m to 4800m you can ski,
Porter service: there are porters and donkeys arranged by our company to different camps, your luggage can be portaged until camp 3 with support of our porters ,
2-Brief Itinerary
Day 1 arrive Kashgar via airport or Torugat pass(land border between China and Kyrgyzstan)
Day 2 kashgar -Subash Mountaineering town Elevation :3700m
Day 3 Subash-Muztagh ata base camp Elevation :4450m
Day 4 -Day 20 acclimatization and ascent to summit
Day 21 Muztagh ata base camp-Kashgar
Day 22 Departure from Kashgar
3-Detailed Itineray
3-Detailed Itineray
3-Detailed Itineray
3-Detailed Itineray
Day 1 Arrive To Kashgar /Hotel
Our staff will meet you at Kashgar airport and you will be accommodated at the hotel and have dinner. Include: Dinner
Day 2 Kashgar- Subash village /Camping.
Today we have to drive about 200 km (4-5 hours) along the Karakorum Highway, winding for several hours along the narrow gorge of the Gez River. Then we will ascent to an altitude of 3,900 meters and drive along the shore of Karakul Lake. Accommodation will be in yurts or tents.
Include: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3 Trekking to the muztgah ata base camp /Camping
Today you will drive by car for about 10 km. Next, you meet with drovers of horses and camels, load all your belongings and trek to the base camp. The journey takes about four hours. Bright alpine flowers, cute marmots and the beauty of landscapes will entertain you and you will not notice how you find yourself in the base camp. Overnight in tents.
Day 4-20. Acclimatization and ascent /Camping
These days are for climbing to Peak Muztagh-Ata. You have to install high-altitude camps, organize high-altitude meals yourself. Food and tents are provided only in the base camp for 10 days. These days include extra ones in case of bad weather.
Day 21 Base camp-Transfer to Kashgar/Hotel
After breakfast you hike down to Subashi. The baggage is also sent down on camels or horses. A bus will be waiting for you in Subashi to take the group to Kashghar. Dinner and hotel accommodation.
Day 22 Depart from Kashgar.
Today is the last day of your expedition and you can depart from Kashgar airport, our driver will drop you off at Kashgar airport or
Our staff will meet you at Kashgar airport and you will be accommodated at the hotel and have dinner. Include: Dinner
4-Recommended Equipments
Boots When hiking from the base camp to C1 you will need lightweight trekking boots. Upper you will need warm high-altitude boots. The recommended brands: La Sportiva Olympus Mons, Zamberlan Everest Scarpa Phantom 8000.During the ascent feet won’t froze in such boots, but on the way down it can be quite hot. Boots from the same class, but less warm: Zamberlan Denali, La Sportiva Spantik, Scarpa Phantom 6000. It is advisable to wear these boots on two warm socks and to have warm overboots just in case. Crocs for the time at the base camp.For staying at the Base Camp, we recommend you to have crocs (light slippers) 
Trekking boot High altitude boots
First layer of clothing (thermal underwear)
The function of thermal underwear is to remove sweat from the skin and prevent you from freezing. We recommend have it before expedition
Second layer of clothing (warming) The fleece jacket with a zipper, with a high collar and pants made of stretching material, which dries quickly and protects from the wind. It’s good if the pants have pockets for small things. ing 2 sets of thermal underwear 
Third layer of clothing (protection from cold) This layer of clothing protects you from the cold in bad weather. It is membrane waterproof jacket with ahood and opening zipper in the armpits for ventilation. It is advisable to have waterproof trousers with a zipper along the entire length, so that you have the opportunity to wear them without taking off your boots and unzip them for ventilation if there is such a need. 
Warm jacket and trousers (down proof) We recommend having the warm down proof jacket for the high-altitude ascent. It is desirable that the jacket has a hood. The same must be the trousers. 
GEAR Backpack You will need over 50L backpack for higher camps and expedition haul bag to deliver main stuff to C1 on donkey or carried by porters. 
Sleeping bag Nowadays there are many models with synthetic and down fillers. Choose following your preferences. We only recommend the sleeping bag for -30˚ -40˚.Sleeping bag Sleeping bag 
High altitude tent The ascent tent to be made of strong fabric, with strong arcs, preferably with a “skirt” to protect from the wind. Do not use the old multi used tent, as it cannot withstand strong winds above. 
Mat (pad)
You can use self-inflating or folding as harmonica mat.
Additionally, recommended gear
High altitude tableware: pot or jet boil
Anti-sticking crampons with semi-automatic or automatic mounting system (like Grivel G12) Harness (like Pletzl or Black Diamond with wide waist and leg belts)
Rope tethers (2)
Large Carabiners (3-4 items)
Jumar
Telescopic trekking sticks
Thermos for hot tea
Release device –“eight” type
Ice axe
Snowshoes or skis for ski tour
Helmet lamp
Camera
Video camera and accessories
Storage battery
Wind block jacket
Wind block pants
Polartex jacket-100 – 2
Thermo underwear – 2 kits
Personal underwear
Polartex gloves – 2 pairs
Mittens – 2 pairs
Warm woolen socks – 4-5 pieces
Balaclave helmet or ski mask
Warm hat
Face mask (wind block)
UV glasses
Ski goggles (preferable)
Gaiters
5-Terms and Conditions
Why We are Different ?
We are Flexible ,if you finish expedition earlier than Scheduled time ,we will arrange private Logistics for your early departure
We are experts and 16 years of Experience on Mountaineering In Xinjiang Especially in Muztagh Ata，
Provide world class Best Cooking Service At Base Camp
Highly professional Managing Team
We are only local Adventure Company in China which can organize expeditions to muztagh ata and k2
Include:
Liaison with chinese government for issuance of climbing permits.
Invitation letters for chinese visa.
English speaking guide/liaison officer during a expedition at base camp
Cook, assistant cook, camels for lodgeistics from subash -base camp and back
All land transfers by van,buses, truck if needed to transfer the equipments between subash and kashagr
All the entrance fees for the sites when visiting kashgar city.
4* standard hotels with breakfast in kashgar ,one night yurt or camping in subash village
Good quality of tents shared by two people with mattresses,
Ecological protection fees.
Insulated mats, cooking and eating utensils, toilet tents, mess tent with table and stools. nest coffe , tea and other daily use of stuff
All meals at bese camp (breakfast, lunch and dinner), meals in kashgar
Exclude :
International flight tickets/ travel for arrival and departure from Kashgar
Chinese visa fees ,Airport and departure taxes
Sleeping bags, personal equipment and Personal Travel Insurance.
Medications ground evacuations and rescue charges of any kind.
Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks.
Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, bar bills etc.
Tips of guide, drivers, porters etc.
Porterage or shipment of any to high camps
Extra room charges for earlier check-in and late check-out. (check out is 1200 hrs)
Extra days beyond the specified itinerary.
Charges incurred as a result of delays ,health issues beyond the control of our company
Single supplement.
2024 Muztagh ata Expedition Gallery
