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North Face Standard Route – North Face to Batian Summit – Batian (5199m, 17,057 ft)
Grade – 4+
Season – Mid June, August, September
Length – 600m, 24 pitches
Duration – 10 hours climbing, 1 overnight, 5 hours descent
The North Face standard route to Batian is attempted via the North side of the mountain; this is the most direct route to the true summit of Mt Kenya. The climb is technically harder than the Normal route as it is longer with some harder pitches involved. Like the Normal route, the climb itself can be broken up in to sections; bivy is often taken in the large “Amphitheatre” before heading to the summit at first light.
The first ascent of the north face to Batian was completed by Arthur Firmin and PH Hicks in 1944, in what would have been a very daring attempt by 2 very brave and internationally famous mountaineers, below find an itinerary, requirements and cost.
What to prepare
National ID / Passport
Wallets and bank cards
Suitable footwear
Suitcases and luggage backpacks
Any required medicine before traveling
What’s Included
What to prepare
National ID / Passport
Wallets and bank cards
Suitable footwear
Suitcases and luggage backpacks
Any required medicine before traveling
What’s Included
The 3 days 2 nights tour takes you to the Taita Hills conservancy and spends your nights at the Salt lick lodge which sits at the heart of Taita Hills conservancy. Salt lodge is the world’s most photographed lodge.
Don't just get there, get there in style.
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