EXPEDITION NEWS
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Gasherbrum II 2008
Our team is on its way to G2 and we welcome you to follow the trip led by Chris Szymiec!
July 1 - Headed up in the morning!
June 28 - One night in C1 but Snowbound in BC
June 25 - C1 Established and heading up to sleep!
June 22 - G2 BC reached
- All healthy and well!
June 19 - Concordia Reached...K2
in view
June 18 - Headed in the morning to Concordia!
G2 2008 Dispatch home | G2 2009 Information
Spantik 2008
Our Spantik expedition will get under way August first and we still have room for a few more climbers! Disptaches to begin August 1, 2008.
Welcome to Field Touring Alpine!
We are the largest and longest established expedition and alpine outfitter
in Australia, catering to an extensive world-wide client base.
We specialize in cost effective climbing expeditions and remote alpine treks for independent climbers and walkers.
In the past few seasons we operated ten 7000m climbs, four major 8000m expeditions
that included K2, a host of alpine and remote based treks, and numerous sub
6000m trips. While roundly held as the world leader in expedition organization
inside Pakistan’s Karakorum Himalaya, we also operate extensively in
Nepal, Ecuador, Bolivia, China, Russia, and on Aconcagua.
We would like to thank Eureka! for their major sponsorship of our recent expeditions
to Broad Peak and K2, Cho Oyu and Ama Dablam. Providing 44 of the best tents
they make, we rested assured that our members spent their most challenging
nights in arguably the world’s toughest tent – the Fifth
Season Exo!
It is never too soon to think about the season ahead, already 90% of our trips are confirmed to go - Gasherbrum II / Gasherbrum I in June/July, Spantik Expedition, Snowlake and K2 treks in August, Ama Dablam in October and in November and we are starting to fill places on Ecuador in November and Aconcagua Polish and False Polish in January and February. We are also putting final details together for summer trips to Satopanth and Muztag Ata and have new treks to Zansgar in India and the Wakhan near Afghanistan, and trekking peak Tharpu Chuli in Nepal.
There is, quite literally, something for everyone, and with an office now
in the USA we have expanded our organizational and support operations and
look forward to offering even richer programs in the years ahead.
Happy adventures! Dave Hancock,
FTA Principal
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Spantik 2008 7,027m |
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Join FTA guides Jacob Schmitz and Chris Szymiec for an introduction to 7000m peak climbing! 10 members on top with Jacob and Chris in 2007 and already filling up for 2008. Friends and family members can join the team for a support trek to base camp, August 1 to 31, 2008 CONFIRMED
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K2 Base Camp Treks in 2008 |
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Aug 1 to Aug 24, 2008
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Snow Lake (biafo - hispar) 2008 Trek |
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One of the "World's Top 5 Walks"
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Elbrus 2008 |
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Join FTA guides for a great introduction
to the Seven Summits
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Cho Oyu 2008 |
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Join FTA senior guide Stu Remensnyder for a great trip to Cho Oyu. 2008 applications already being accepted! Sept 05 to October 14, 2008 CONFIRMED
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Aconcagua 2008 Winter Ascent |
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Our 5th season on the normal route in the winter. No crowds, great adventure! Sept 5- Sept 28, 2008
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Ecuador Volcanoes 2008-2009 |
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Join us for a superior introduction to high altitude climbing in a stunning setting! November 25 - December 17, 2008
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Ama Dablam 2008 |
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Over the last three years we have safely placed 33 members on top of Ama Dablam and are looking forward to a 4th year in a row with a strong team of sherpas, guides and members. Join FTA guides and our dedicated team of Sherpa’s for a great expedition to this Himalayan gem. We will have an additional November trip for a second season in a row due to an rising demand from climbers for a November departure (Nov 3 ex KTM). October 15 - November 14, 2008 CONFIRMED
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Ama Dablam/Everest Base Camp Treks Autumn 2008 |
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Join FTA guide Chris Szymiec for a trek to
Everest Base Camp with side trips to Ama Dablam BC and Gokyo and an optional
extension to climb Island Peak.. We will trek into Ama Dablam BC with
the climbing team and then continue on up to Everest basecamp and climb
Kala Pattar before crossing the Cho La and visiting Gokyo. Climb Island
Peak after the trek and then come out with the main climbing team for
added fun!
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Tharpu Chuli 2008 |
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Also known as "Tent Peak", Tharpu Chuli is a gem in the heart of the Annapurna range with stunning views of Annapurna's south-west face and of famed Machapucharre.For anyone considering a run up Ama Dablam but without enough alpine climbing or high altitude experience, this would be an outstanding preparation! LIMITED SEATS - BOOK SOON
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Aconcagua False Polish 2009 |
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With some 27 previous ascents, two National Geographic documentaries, and a near 90% success rate in the past 4 years, few operators know Aconcagua as well as we do. Join our FTA guides and local guide Martin Girodo for a great climb followed up by a unique visit to Martin's bee farm in one of Mendoza's beautiful outlying towns. LIMITED SEATS - BOOK SOON December 15, 2008 to Jan 05, 2009
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Aconcagua Polish Glacier 2009 |
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Ready for a true alpine climb and no crowds on summit day? Come join our FTA guides on an attempt of one of the world's most dramatically situated glaciers. After the climb we'll reunite with the False Polish group to enjoy the sights and sounds of Mendoza in summer. LIMITED SEATS - BOOK SOON January 10- 31, 2009 Confirmed
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Gasherbrum II/Gasherbrum I double |
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June 10 to July 31, 2009
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Broad Peak /K2 Double |
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K2/Broad Peak double June 10 to August
14, 2009
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