High Altitude Lakes Run

Margalla Trail Runners (MTR) has yet again planned the exciting, thrilling, longest, and toughest hill/trail run. This time, MTR planned for the high-altitude lakes run of Neelum (AJK) and Kaghan (KPK) Valleys. For the first time in the history of Pakistan, MTR is going to attempt the breakthrough of high lakes run in ONE GO. It’ll be the first time anyone and, in a group, to do high altitude (average more than 3500m altitude) group run in beautiful valleys Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Mansera, KPK, Pakistan.
Margalla Trail Runners (MTR) did recce of high-altitude lakes route in July 2021 named “MTR High Altitude Lakes Expedition”. The plan is to touch as many lakes in ONE GO RUN and approximately more than 20 lakes will cover.
Program Details:
Duration: 4 Days and 4 Night
Dates: 5–9 August 2022
Temperature: Normal to Cold
Max Altitude: 4,200 meters
Availability: 12 seats
Meeting place and cost charges decided later and informed accordingly.
We will leave Friday late evening for Dowarian, Neelum Valley, AJK on 05 August 2022. Dinner in the way and later move into jeeps for Ratti Gali basecamp. Saturday and Sunday 6th and 7th August 2022 will stay at Ratti Gali basecamp and both days will do short rotational runs and hikes around Ratti Gali and Gittian lakes for acclimatization.
Important Note: Only invitee members are allowed and can join the High-altitude Lakes Run. Participants must carry their CNIC/Passport.
Run Details:
Monday on 8th August 2021
Wake Up Call: 03:00 am
Run Starting Time: 04:00 am
Level: Very Difficult
Duration: 15 to 18 hours
Terrain: Trail
Distance: 65km
Ascent: 4000 meters.
Shoes: Trail or Multi-terrain shoes
Gears: Rain Jacket, Warm Jacket, Gloves, Extra pairs of Socks, hat/cap, warm cap, head/hand torch.
Hydration and Food: Running vest or trail running 10 to 15-liter bag, snacks (dates, chocolates, etc)