1 Planning for a backpacking trip works pretty much the same as planning for everyday life. Some people like planning, some people hate it. Some do it better than others. But everyone agrees (as much as everyone agrees on anything) that you need to know certain basics before you go tromping off in to the back of beyond.
Here's what they are:
Consult a map or a guidebook to get an idea of the terrain. You need to know whether you're in for an easy stroll or muscle-wrenching climb. Guidebooks and maps will also tell you about campsites, distances between them, elevation gain and loss, and water sources.
Get a weather forecast (remember that valley forecasts do not apply to a ridge 5,000 feet up a mountain!) You should also know what the average conditions are, as well as the possible extremes. Can it snow in August? You'll need a hat and warm clothes. Do the springs run dry during a drought? Bring an extra water bottle.
Know how far you have to walk between campsites. Campsites may be dictated by local regulations, water supply, or the terrain. Be sure you can make the distance!
Pack enough food (plus a little extra for the time you intend to be out).
Leave your itinerary (however detailed it may or may not be ) with someone at home. Let them know when you'll be back, and what to do if you don't show.
2 Ministry of Tourism Pakistan has decided to continue the 50% reduction in mountaineering royalty fee for climbing mountains above 6500-M located in Northern Areas of Pakistan during the Calendar Year 2006.
1 K-2 (8611-M) $ 6000 for 7 member
for additional member $ 1000
2 8001-8500-M $ 4500
for additional member $ 750
3 7501-8000-M $ 2000
for additional member $ 250
4 7001-7500-M $ 1250
for additional member $ 150
5 6001-7000-M $ 750
for additional member $100
WAIVER OF THE ROYALTY FEE FOR PEAKS UPTO 6500-M FOR THE YEAR 2006
Ministry of Tourism Pakistan has also decided to make an extension of one year viz, 2006 to waive off royalty fee for Peaks upto 6500-M.
It has also decided that only 10% royalty will be taken for mountains situated in Chitral, Gilgit, and Ghizer in order to attract the expeditions for utilizing the peaks which are presently unutilized.
Here's what they are:
Consult a map or a guidebook to get an idea of the terrain. You need to know whether you're in for an easy stroll or muscle-wrenching climb. Guidebooks and maps will also tell you about campsites, distances between them, elevation gain and loss, and water sources.
Get a weather forecast (remember that valley forecasts do not apply to a ridge 5,000 feet up a mountain!) You should also know what the average conditions are, as well as the possible extremes. Can it snow in August? You'll need a hat and warm clothes. Do the springs run dry during a drought? Bring an extra water bottle.
Know how far you have to walk between campsites. Campsites may be dictated by local regulations, water supply, or the terrain. Be sure you can make the distance!
Pack enough food (plus a little extra for the time you intend to be out).
Leave your itinerary (however detailed it may or may not be ) with someone at home. Let them know when you'll be back, and what to do if you don't show.
2 Ministry of Tourism Pakistan has decided to continue the 50% reduction in mountaineering royalty fee for climbing mountains above 6500-M located in Northern Areas of Pakistan during the Calendar Year 2006.
1 K-2 (8611-M) $ 6000 for 7 member
for additional member $ 1000
2 8001-8500-M $ 4500
for additional member $ 750
3 7501-8000-M $ 2000
for additional member $ 250
4 7001-7500-M $ 1250
for additional member $ 150
5 6001-7000-M $ 750
for additional member $100
WAIVER OF THE ROYALTY FEE FOR PEAKS UPTO 6500-M FOR THE YEAR 2006
Ministry of Tourism Pakistan has also decided to make an extension of one year viz, 2006 to waive off royalty fee for Peaks upto 6500-M.
It has also decided that only 10% royalty will be taken for mountains situated in Chitral, Gilgit, and Ghizer in order to attract the expeditions for utilizing the peaks which are presently unutilized.
