Batian peak is the highest summit on Mount Kenya at 5,199m (17,057 ft). The North Face side standard route tackling the peak it is in condition from June – October from Shiptons Hut [4,200m] or Kami Campsite [4,500m] base camps.
The rocks hold granite rock which runs vertically and horizontally with weathered fissures but they offer good holds and friction. Helmets are recommended. Although the guide leads, it is important to have good belay skills when following and be familiar with all types of belay devices. Controlling the risks and hazards relies highly on your skills and experience as well of those of the guide.
One rock climbs Batian peak in 2-3 days which are additional from the normal hiking itineraries from base camps. Adding more days is possible regarding that the weather changes.
The start Grade is IV+ and the first two pitches of the climb are easy for scrambling then Grade III, Grade IV to get to amphitheatre. From there is an easy walk reaching Firming Tower continuing up on a quite tricky about Grade V in a small gully not enough to fit in coming to a knife edge doing Grade IV+ and another Grade IV reaching Shiptons notch. From here, the rocks are lose thus more careful is needed. After Shiptons notch, you are now at Batian Peak 5,199 m.
This climb involves 21-23 solo pitches in one long day 11-13 hours to complete. Coming down, participants would need to be familiar with leading long abseils and putting in safe protections.
At Spiky Tours, we provide technically qualified and experienced guides, porters service support, transports to hotel bookings. Discuss with us for a comfortable solution and itineraries that will suit you on this real life adventure
PRICE PER PER PERSON SHARING, MINIMUM 2.
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No of Pax Sharing |
Non Residents |
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1 pax |
$ 1,920 |
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2 pax |
$ 1,760 |
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3+ pax |
$ 1,600 |
