Auden's Col

Outdoor Adventure · Oct 2nd, 2006, 13:53

Congratulation on successful completion of the trek cum expedition. I request you to write compelete trek log for the benefit of the Forum and to make Auden Col easy. Gr8 photographs. Keep trekking.

Happy Outdoor

Outdoor Adventure.

bohemraj · Oct 2nd, 2006, 19:18

Yeah sure, I'll write a report on the trek very soon. You're absolutely right, we need to make it easier. That's very important. That part of the Himalayas, particularly the Khatling Gl, is still almost unexplored by the Indians. Only some of the foreign teams visit there once in 2/3 yrs.

Martin Moran explored that region last yr and according to him it's "...a valley of exquisite sylvan beauty and a vast mountaineering potential that has barely been tapped".
http://www.moran-mountain.co.uk/mora...n-pillars.html

BTW, our guide was Attar from Mount Support, Uttarkashi. He is the brother of Lakshman, a very well known HAF. Will let you know his contact no. later..

Hi Dooms, we went along Rudgaira Gl up to the col and Rudgaira valley & Kedartal are in two opposite sides of Patangini Dhar (ridge).

VSK Sharma · Oct 7th, 2006, 20:56

Hi,
Just went through the writeups on my return. Well, enough has been written about the trek and I agree about the difficult sections. The climb down the col is also ok but the section between the two waterfalls is really something to worry about, since it is rotten rock and may be down anytime, which would make this section really bad to climbdown.
Well, our team crossed it on 17 Sep and at the col a recc team of Rimo Expeditions met us, this team came down from Kedarnath and was fast moving with One guide Neema from Romo, One local Uttarkashi guide and a single porter.
We camped at 5200 meters between the two big crevasses. (May intrest the teams who crossed before us). Also, we did not have the guide. The rope was also used only at the second waterfall by three members/ porters.
Another team was supposed to be leaving Gangotri on 19 Sep for the trek. What happened to their trek, I have no idea.

So, the trek is already popular and hopefully see more activity next year.
Bye
VSK

snowleopard_biswa · Feb 16th, 2008, 11:23

Is there anyone from Kolkata, who can inform me from where I could hire Crampon. I am going to Tapovan-Nandanvan-Vasukitaal in starting of May. Please inform me. biswarup_81@rediffmail.com

sanjava7 · May 4th, 2008, 18:48

May seem awful, I am lone & don’t have a team and am interested in doing the trek from Gangotri to Kedarnath via Auden’s Col, Khatling, Chowki. Can someone help me get a guide cum porter, any contact number etc. Are there ay permits that I have to take. If so from where. Or if any of you are doing this trek in 2008, can I be induced in it. Heaps of thanx for helping me out

narayan · Aug 3rd, 2008, 22:11

Hi all,

I am new to this forum, but have been trekking in the indian himalayas for the last 20 years. I am planning to trek to Auden's Col with a group of 15 members this October. I have already done the Khatling glacier trek in 2002, but don't know much about the Auden's Col route. Could any one tell me more about the trek and also info about any guide with their phone nos.

thanks in advance

regards

nani

capt_mahajan · Aug 3rd, 2008, 22:17

Welcome

Auden's Col

narayan · Aug 3rd, 2008, 22:24

Hi

Can anyone recommend an organization for a trek to Auden's Col? There are so many on the internet but I'm looking for a good reference.

Nani

VSK Sharma · Aug 3rd, 2008, 23:45

Hi,
If you look around you will see reports about Auden's col in this Forum. You may try Rimo Expeditions, they are good but I have no idea about their rates etc. Further move during early Oct otherwise it would be too cold. and your team also seems to be big one.
All the best and share your exp with us all.
VSK

AvidTrekker · Aug 6th, 2008, 21:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by narayan

Hi all,

I am new to this forum, but have been trekking in the indian himalayas for the last 20 years. I am planning to trek to Auden's Col with a group of 15 members this October. I have already done the Khatling glacier trek in 2002, but don't know much about the Auden's Col route. Could any one tell me more about the trek and also info about any guide with their phone nos.

thanks in advance

regards

nani

Welcome to IndiaMike !!

Auden's Col is a difficult route. I hope you know what you are getting into, with fifteen members...??

All the best and...

HAPPY TREKKING

.
.

rajnag · Aug 7th, 2008, 00:18

I think it will be a logistical nightmare. Good luck !

VSK Sharma · Aug 10th, 2008, 00:06

No doubt about that.

bharata · Aug 11th, 2008, 09:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajnag

I think it will be a logistical nightmare. Good luck !

Hmm... I am also planning to join a group of 15 to Auden's Col. Could you kindly be a bit verbose about the logistical problems one is likely to face with such a big group ? Just trying to understand the problems/challenges involved so as to be prepared for the expedition.

Thanks,
Bharata.

rajnag · Aug 11th, 2008, 10:20

Bharata,
think about food,shelter,safety for a group of 15.Think of the high altitude.Think of the newcomers,number of porters,guidesmaking sure every one is together and no one strays off. If there;s a blizzard,snow storm,avalanche what are your backup plans. If everyone's experienced and carryimg their won stuff and can be independent thats a different proposition. IF not...make sure everyone signs some doucments that they are aware of risks.

bharata · Aug 11th, 2008, 11:06

rajnag, Thanks for your reply - Bharata.

Oct 2nd, 2006, 13:53	#46
Outdoor Adventure Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Indore Posts: 32	Auden Col made easy Congratulation on successful completion of the trek cum expedition. I request you to write compelete trek log for the benefit of the Forum and to make Auden Col easy. Gr8 photographs. Keep trekking. Happy Outdoor Outdoor Adventure.

Oct 7th, 2006, 20:56	#48
VSK Sharma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune,India Posts: 404	Auden's Col During Sep Hi, Just went through the writeups on my return. Well, enough has been written about the trek and I agree about the difficult sections. The climb down the col is also ok but the section between the two waterfalls is really something to worry about, since it is rotten rock and may be down anytime, which would make this section really bad to climbdown. Well, our team crossed it on 17 Sep and at the col a recc team of Rimo Expeditions met us, this team came down from Kedarnath and was fast moving with One guide Neema from Romo, One local Uttarkashi guide and a single porter. We camped at 5200 meters between the two big crevasses. (May intrest the teams who crossed before us). Also, we did not have the guide. The rope was also used only at the second waterfall by three members/ porters. Another team was supposed to be leaving Gangotri on 19 Sep for the trek. What happened to their trek, I have no idea. So, the trek is already popular and hopefully see more activity next year. Bye VSK

Aug 3rd, 2008, 22:11	#51
narayan Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 4	Auden's Col Hi all, I am new to this forum, but have been trekking in the indian himalayas for the last 20 years. I am planning to trek to Auden's Col with a group of 15 members this October. I have already done the Khatling glacier trek in 2002, but don't know much about the Auden's Col route. Could any one tell me more about the trek and also info about any guide with their phone nos. thanks in advance regards nani

Aug 3rd, 2008, 22:24	#53
narayan Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 4	Auden's Col trek Hi Can anyone recommend an organization for a trek to Auden's Col? There are so many on the internet but I'm looking for a good reference. Nani

Aug 3rd, 2008, 23:45	#54
VSK Sharma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune,India Posts: 404	Hi, If you look around you will see reports about Auden's col in this Forum. You may try Rimo Expeditions, they are good but I have no idea about their rates etc. Further move during early Oct otherwise it would be too cold. and your team also seems to be big one. All the best and share your exp with us all. VSK __________________ http://himalayancamping.com/index.php

Oct 2nd, 2006, 19:18	#47
bohemraj Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 9	Yeah sure, I'll write a report on the trek very soon. You're absolutely right, we need to make it easier. That's very important. That part of the Himalayas, particularly the Khatling Gl, is still almost unexplored by the Indians. Only some of the foreign teams visit there once in 2/3 yrs. Martin Moran explored that region last yr and according to him it's "...a valley of exquisite sylvan beauty and a vast mountaineering potential that has barely been tapped". http://www.moran-mountain.co.uk/mora...n-pillars.html BTW, our guide was Attar from Mount Support, Uttarkashi. He is the brother of Lakshman, a very well known HAF. Will let you know his contact no. later.. Hi Dooms, we went along Rudgaira Gl up to the col and Rudgaira valley & Kedartal are in two opposite sides of Patangini Dhar (ridge).

Feb 16th, 2008, 11:23	#49
snowleopard_biswa Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 7	Is there anyone from Kolkata, who can inform me from where I could hire Crampon. I am going to Tapovan-Nandanvan-Vasukitaal in starting of May. Please inform me. biswarup_81@rediffmail.com

May 4th, 2008, 18:48	#50
sanjava7 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: India Posts: 6	May seem awful, I am lone & don’t have a team and am interested in doing the trek from Gangotri to Kedarnath via Auden’s Col, Khatling, Chowki. Can someone help me get a guide cum porter, any contact number etc. Are there ay permits that I have to take. If so from where. Or if any of you are doing this trek in 2008, can I be induced in it. Heaps of thanx for helping me out

Aug 3rd, 2008, 22:17	#52
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,105	Welcome Auden's Col

Aug 7th, 2008, 00:18	#56
rajnag Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NY Posts: 80	I think it will be a logistical nightmare. Good luck !

Aug 10th, 2008, 00:06	#57
VSK Sharma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune,India Posts: 404	No doubt about that.

Aug 11th, 2008, 10:20	#59
rajnag Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NY Posts: 80	Bharata, think about food,shelter,safety for a group of 15.Think of the high altitude.Think of the newcomers,number of porters,guidesmaking sure every one is together and no one strays off. If there;s a blizzard,snow storm,avalanche what are your backup plans. If everyone's experienced and carryimg their won stuff and can be independent thats a different proposition. IF not...make sure everyone signs some doucments that they are aware of risks.

Aug 11th, 2008, 11:06	#60
bharata Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 5	rajnag, Thanks for your reply - Bharata.

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