Muztagh Ata is an isolated massif rising from the western end of the Takla Makan desert in the Sinkiang Province of China. It lies in the hub of the great mountain ranges of Asia, with the Karakoram to the South, the Pamir to the west and the Kun Lun and Tien Shan to the North. Some 100 miles to its North is thefabled city of Kashgar. The snowy ramparts of Muztag Ata rise from a remote corner of the central Asian plateau, the easiest route to it being via the notorious Karakorum Highway. Only settlements in the area lie astride the highway while nomadic Kirghiz tribes- People roam the vast rolling plains with their camels and horses. At 24,757FT, (7547M) Muztagh Ata is perhaps the highest ski-able mountain in the worl. Of course, its early pioneer did not have skis and deep snow thwarted early attempts on it, including one by Eric Shipton and Bill Tillman in 1947. They ploughed a furrow to within 70 meters of the summit before being rurned back. It was eventually climbed in 1956 by a large Sino-Russian expedition, which placed a total of 31 climbers on the summit. Three year later even this success was topped when 33 members of the Chinese expedition climbed it, 8 of who were women. The first ski ascent of Muztagh  Ata was made in 1980 by an American expedition led by Ned Gillette. Since then skils have become de reieur on the mountain, with many successful ascents in the last few years, including of course, Himalayan Kingdoms, first expedition to it in 1989.

EXPERIENCED REQUIRED:
Muztag Ata is a technically straight forward mountain, which does not requie technical mountaineering experience. However, our expedition will be a ski ascent so members will need to be competent and experienced ski tourers. If you have completed the Haute Route (Taking in the Plateau de Couloir, Peigned, Arolla, etc, Skied Mont Blanc or similar, and wish to take your mountain skiing experience a big leap higher, then you should consider joining this expedition. Ropes will be taken by their use is only anticipated to protect members from creavasses rather than using them as an aid to ascent or descent.

EQUIPMENT NEED:
Snow Shoes -Rucksack -Iceaxe (s)-Harness-Helmet-Plastic mountaineering boots - Down/Duvet Jacket - Wind/Waterproof Clothing-Sleeping bag-Mat-(This ia a mountain which has Skiing  Opportunities You have option to bring your ski equipment).