Ulysses 360 Degrees

Expedition is a loosely used word for mountaineering activity carried out by seasoned mountaineers under technically challenging terrain. Most of the times any trek above 6000 meters is considered to be expedition grade.

Expedition in the truest sense of the word is where even the best get tested. And that is what we mean to do, test even the best known in the business. We have gone to Mt. Thingchinkhang, Ama Dablam, Baruntse Peak, Mt. Everest, Cholatse, Lhotse, Annapurna, Kanchenjunga, Kun, Kedar Dome, Nun, Changabang, Kamet, Nanda Devi, Khangla Tarbo, Papsura, Chomoyummo, Bhagirathi (1, 2,3), Kedarnath etc.

1. Qualifications of Leader: Would have done an Advance Mountaineering Course with ‘A’ Grade from a Govt. Institute. Would have participated in at least 2 - 4 expeditions to peaks above 6,000m and have summited at least 1 peak above 6,000 m.
2. Qualifications & Composition of Team: The team will have adequate number of members qualified on Advance / S&R / MoI courses with experience of expeditions. Some members could be with only Basic Course qualification and a couple members with high altitude trekking, rock climbing and related experience may be included. The team finally selected will be capable of dealing with all possible contingencies without jeopardizing the overall safety. Though the size of the team would be dictated by the altitude of peak, degree of difficulty of climb, accessibility etc.
3. Duration of Expedition: Peaks bookings are valid for 15 days from Base Camp to Base Camp. Certain special cases exist.
4. Insurance: All team members will be duly insured (minimum Rs 2.0 lakh for non-earning and Rs 3.0 lakh for earning members) against accident. Additional clause for altitude and exposure related physiological conditions (Frost Bite, Hypothermia, HAPE, HACE etc) would be included in the scope of insurance or covered through a separate ‘Mediclaim’ policy. All porters will be insured for at least Rs.1.0 lakh.
5. Helicopter Rescue: Helicopter Rescue facility will be taken with an advance of Rs. 3.0 lakh deposited with the IMF.
6. Medical: The team leader will obtain a medical fitness certificate for undertaking the expedition from each member. The team would preferably include a doctor or paramedic. The team will carry all appropriate medical equipment and stores in adequate quantity to cater for all mountaineering related contingencies. There would be a camp conducted to ensure adequate training of all members on mountain medicine aspects.
7. Weather: We will arrange for obtaining weather bulletins through Metrological Department and All India Radio.
8. Communication Equipment: The team will be equipped with suitable communication equipment for the expedition.