Overview
Peak Fitness
Patrick Curley Peak Fitness is located in Gorey, north Co.Wexford, and is more than your average gym.
Peak Fitness offers a community of inspiring individuals a space to gather as a group and encourage each other to push their boundaries in whatever aspect of fitness they desire.
While they offer gym-based sessions focused on strength, cardio, hyrox and boxing, they also offer individually-tailored programs for marathon prep and mountain running. Group-based programs are also available, focusing on trail running, photoshoot prep, beginners’ running, sea swims, and hiking adventures, to name a few! Full nutritional guidance is also available.
All of these programs have lead to lots of clients successfully completing many challenges and trips within Ireland and beyond.
In Ireland, Peak Fitness community members have completed: Malin Head to Mizen Head, The 4 Peaks Challenge, The 26 Peaks Challenge, The Mourne Wall, The Wicklow Way, numerous guided hikes up Carrauntoohil and around the Reeks area in Kerry, as well as many weekend hikes in and around their local mountains in Wexford and Wicklow.
Over the past 2 years, the overseas trips have expanded to include an incredible trip to Everest Base Camp with Earth’s Edge in 2023, and an amazing trip to the Arctic Circle in early 2025. They are so excited for what’s to come over the next 5 years, the first of these being this Kang Yatse II expedition in India at the start of June 2026.
Trekking Kang Yatse II
Earth’s Edge are the only company in the world who have an expedition leader and doctor on all Kang Yatse II (6,250m) expeditions. As well as this, we keep our group sizes sustainably small. Established in 2007, we offer high-altitude trekking and mountaineering in some of the most breathtaking locations around the world.
This 13-day expedition is suitable for experienced trekkers, or those who have a good level of fitness. Towering at an impressive 6,250m, Kang Yatse II is a serious challenge. Furthermore, it is the highest trekking peak in the Indian Himalayas.
Our route to the mountain is along the stunning Markha valley. As we trek, we pass through traditional villages and enjoy stunning mountain views. Ascending the valley is gradual, which is perfect for acclimatisation and improves our chances of a successful summit attempt.
The 16-hour summit day is the crux of the itinerary. We spend most of the day on snow, which requires the use of ropes. The view from the top is one of the best in the Himalayas! As well as this, the trek offers great views of the Zanskar and Karakoram ranges, including K2 (8,611m), the second-tallest mountain in the world.
This is one of the best trekking peaks in the Indian Himalayas, with its proximity to Leh making it very accessible. In addition, visits to monasteries, palaces, markets, and remote villages are all included along the trail.
Itinerary
Day 5
Leh to Chilling to Skiu (3,400m), 6 hrs trekking
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Drive to Chilling village, then trek to Skiu.
Day 6
Skiu to Markha (3 800m), 8 hrs trekking
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Cross the Markha river several times before we reach Markha village.
Day 7
Markha to Thachungtse (4,150m), 6 hrs trekking
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Trek through Umlung and Hankar villages to reach our campsite at Thachungtse. We get our first view of Kang Yatse today!
Day 8
Thachungtse to Nimaling (4,700m), 4 hrs
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Climb away from the Markha valley to reach a beautiful plateau called Nimaling.
Day 10
Rest day at Base Camp
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We practice skills on a nearby snow slope and go for an acclimatisation hike in the afternoon.
Day 11
Base Camp to to Kang Yatse II (6,250m) to Base Camp:, 16 hrs.
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Early in the morning, we ascend on scree and moraine to reach the snowline. From there the terrain is mostly gradual, except for a few short, steep sections which may require the use of rope. From the summit we descend to reach Base Camp for lunch.
Day 13
Base Camp to Chuskirmo to Leh (3,500m), 10 hrs
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We retrace our steps back down to Nimaling, and then ascend to the Kangmaru La Pass (5,260m) where we enjoy our last panoramic views of the larger peaks before descending to Chuskirmo and driving to Leh.
Day 14
Spare day in Leh
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Relax or go shopping or sightseeing in Leh. In the evening we have a celebration meal.
Day 15
Depart Leh
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Enjoy the final morning in Leh before departing for the airport. Expedition ends.
Facts
Kang Yatse II Expedition Costs and What's Included
Cost and Payment Schedule
- Secure your place with a €399 deposit
- A part payment of €1,000 is due six months before departure
- The remaining balance is payable by instalments or in full
- All fees are due three months prior to departure
- Total expedition cost is detailed above
Your fees include the following;
- Experienced expedition leader
- Dedicated expedition doctor
- Training Weekend
- Earth's Edge guides and a full support team
- All accommodation based on twin sharing in hotels in Leh, and camping elsewhere
- All meals and drinking water (except in Leh where accommodation is based on B&B)
- A celebratory dinner at the end of the expedition
- Permits for tekking within the Ladakh region
- All group transport throughout the expedition
- All group gear consisting of a fully stocked med kit
- An Earth's Edge buff for all participants
Flights
Please consult us before booking your flights to ensure you arrive in time for the expedition briefing on the first day. It’s essential that you do not miss this meeting.
Want more information on our Peak Fitness x Kang Yatse II Expedition?
Contact us on support@earths-edge.com to request your free:
- Peak Fitness X Kang Yatse II Information Pack (including detailed itinerary)
- Peak Fitness X Kang Yatse II Fitness and Training Guide
- Peak Fitness X Kang Yatse II Equipment List
Or, book your free 15-minute trip consultation with one of the team to have all of your questions answered - we can help you make sure that this expedition is right for you!
