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About Traill's Pass Expedition

15 Days
17,428 FT
Extreme

Widely feared and rarely crossed. Traill's Pass at 17,400 ft connects the Pindar and Goriganga valleys. Known for its lethal ice-falls and unstable glacial terrain, it is the elite prize of Himalayan explorers. Named after G.W. Traill, it remains one of the most technical and risky crossovers in Kumaon.

Expedition Highlights

The Summit Saddle

Standing on the razor's edge at 17,427 ft, looking back at the green Pindari valley and forward into the desolate, brown trans-Himalayan Tibetan plateau.

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Traverse Statistics

Traverse Rate

33%

Annual Attempts

~30

Annual Traverses

~10

Fatalities Recorded

8

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Most common bailout point: Traills BC

Ice wall too dangerous

Common Questions

Is Traill's Pass a trekking route?
No. It is an extreme alpine climbing expedition crossing. You will spend days walking on crevassed ice fields and ascending 60-degree ice walls.
Can I do this if I've done Roopkund or Goechala?
No. You need certified mountaineering training (Basic/Advanced Mountaineering Course) and direct experience using ice axes, crampons, and roped-up glacier travel.
Why is it considered so dangerous?
The Pindari icefall leading up to the pass is heavily broken with hidden crevasses. Snow bridges collapse frequently. Furthermore, the descent into the Lawan/Milam valley is a sheer, avalanche-prone ice drop.
Where does the expedition start?
It starts exactly like the Pindari Glacier trek at Loharkhet, moving up through Khati and Dwali to Phurkia.
How many days does it take?
Usually 14 to 16 days. The weather above zero point is incredibly unpredictable, demanding multiple buffer days for storm pin-downs.
Will I need to carry my own heavy gear?
Yes. Mules cannot cross the Pindari zero point. High Altitude Porters (HAPs) will carry the main expedition tents and ropes, but you must carry your heavy personal technical load on the ice.
Is mobile network available?
Complete dark zone after entering the Pindari valley, lasting for nearly 12 days until you exit towards Munsiyari.
What is the peak altitude?
The technical saddle of Traill's Pass sits at 17,427 ft (5,312m).
Are permits difficult to get?
Extremely. Because it exits into the Milam/Lawan valley near the Tibetan border, the Inner Line Permit (ILP) process is intensely scrutinized by the ITBP.
What happens if we can't cross?
This is highly common. If the ice walls are too unstable or weather turns, the expedition leader will abort. You will retrace your steps back down the Pindari valley.
Is Traill's Pass a trekking route?
No. It is an extreme alpine climbing expedition crossing. You will spend days walking on crevassed ice fields and ascending 60-degree ice walls.
Can I do this if I've done Roopkund or Goechala?
No. You need certified mountaineering training (Basic/Advanced Mountaineering Course) and direct experience using ice axes, crampons, and roped-up glacier travel.
Why is it considered so dangerous?
The Pindari icefall leading up to the pass is heavily broken with hidden crevasses. Snow bridges collapse frequently. Furthermore, the descent into the Lawan/Milam valley is a sheer, avalanche-prone ice drop.
Where does the expedition start?
It starts exactly like the Pindari Glacier trek at Loharkhet, moving up through Khati and Dwali to Phurkia.
How many days does it take?
Usually 14 to 16 days. The weather above zero point is incredibly unpredictable, demanding multiple buffer days for storm pin-downs.
Will I need to carry my own heavy gear?
Yes. Mules cannot cross the Pindari zero point. High Altitude Porters (HAPs) will carry the main expedition tents and ropes, but you must carry your heavy personal technical load on the ice.
Is mobile network available?
Complete dark zone after entering the Pindari valley, lasting for nearly 12 days until you exit towards Munsiyari.
What is the peak altitude?
The technical saddle of Traill's Pass sits at 17,427 ft (5,312m).
Are permits difficult to get?
Extremely. Because it exits into the Milam/Lawan valley near the Tibetan border, the Inner Line Permit (ILP) process is intensely scrutinized by the ITBP.
What happens if we can't cross?
This is highly common. If the ice walls are too unstable or weather turns, the expedition leader will abort. You will retrace your steps back down the Pindari valley.

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