Broad Peak Expedition

52 DAYS / 51 NIGHTS
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“I am graceful, I am branded take me for granted and you’ll be stranded” Liver Khan

Broad Peak 8051m is one of the huge mountains which towers above Concordia at the heart of the Karakoram range. It lies on the Pakistani/Chinese frontier between K2 and the Gasherbrum peaks and was first climbed by an Austrian group in 1957, which included Kurt Diemberger and Herman Buhl.

Expeditions to Broad Peak start with a spectacular trek to base camp passing some of the most breath taking scenery in the Karakoram. The climb itself is more challenging than nearby Gasherbrum II. We climb the peak by the ‘classic’ West Ridge route that rises directly above base camp on the Godwin Austen glacier. The route follows a 30-45 degree snow slope with short rock sections. Three or Four camps will be placed and ropes will be fixed on the steeper sections of the climb. It is an excellent and exciting challenge for a mid-level as well as a senior level mountaineer.

Broad Peak More Information:

Other Names/Spellings Falchen Kangri – K3
Elevation (feet) 26,414
Elevation (meters) 8,047
Location Karakoram Baltoro
Latitude 35°; 48′ N
Longitude 76°; 33′ E
Best Climbing Months June, July, August
Convenient Center(s) Skardu, Pakistan
Nearest Major Airport Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Importance 12th Highest Mountain In The World.
Best Trek Season June to August

Itinerary

Transfer to hotel. Made necessary arrangements.

Briefing at Ministry of Tourism.

Drive to Chilas. Transfer to hotel for overnight.

Drive to Skardu. Overnight at hotel.

Drive to Askole. Overnight in camp

Trek to Jhola. Overnight in tents.

Trek to Paiyu. Overnight in tents.

Free day for local exploration. Overnight in tents.

Trek to Urdukas. Overnight in tents.

Trek to Goro II. Overnight in tents

Trek to broad peak base camp altitude 5000m. overnight in tents.

31 days in base camp for climbing. Overnight in tents.

Trek back Askole village. Overnight in tents.

Drive to Skardu. Overnight in hotel.

Trek to Kuksel valley. Meals and overnight in hotel.

Drive to Islamabad. Overnight at hotel.

Debriefing at Ministry of Tourism. Overnight at hotel.

Transfer to Airport.

Please Note:

The above itinerary is not a fixed programme but is intended to give an indication of the likely events during the expedition. Please note that because of the nature of mountaineering on 8,000m peaks, it will be necessary to have a flexible plan in order to take the best advantage of situations as they present themselves. Any changes to the itinerary will be made with a view to maximizing the benefit to the team members and of ensuring their eventual success on the mountain.

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Broad Peak 8051m is one of the huge mountains which towers above Concordia at the heart of the Karakoram range. It lies on the Pakistani/Chinese frontier between K2 and the Gasherbrum peaks and was first climbed by an Austrian group in 1957, which included Kurt Diemberger and Herman Buhl.

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