Mountain Expeditions

K2 was climbed in an epic expedition by Italians. Probably the most remarkable feat was a forced bivouac in the open high above 8000 m by the most acclaimed climber Walter Bonatti. K2 is considered to be the most difficult high 8000er.

Two peaks in one sweep

The peak has two summits, the broad topped middle summit and the main summit. It was first climbed by H. Buhl, K. Diemberger, M. Schmuck and F. Wintersteller in 1957. The Austrians were the first ascensionists on Broad Peak in 1957, the route they followed on the west face is a steep broad ridge connecting the base camp to a saddle between the central and higher south summit. Our route approach to the base camp is from the Skardu town, which is connected to Islamabad both by air and land. The last village on the trek to the Baltoro glacier is Askole. The base camp is about six or seven days away.

The peak has two summits, the broad topped middle summit and the main summit. It was first climbed by H. Buhl, K. Diemberger, M. Schmuck and F. Wintersteller in 1957. The Austrians were the first ascensionists on Broad Peak in 1957, the route they followed on the west face is a steep broad ridge connecting the base camp to a saddle between the central and higher south summit. Our route approach to the base camp is from the Skardu town, which is connected to Islamabad both by air and land. The last village on the trek to the Baltoro glacier is Askole. The base camp is about six or seven days away.

Gasherbum II lies at the head of the Baltoro Glacier amongst the greatest concentration of high mountains in the world.

It was first climbed by S. Larche, F.Moravee and H. Willenpart in 1956. This shining mountain is generally considered the easiest of the eight-thousanders. The Austrians were the first to make its summit back in 1956. All the existing five routes to the peak begin in the Gasherbum Valley.

The Base Camp lies at the junction between the stunning South Gasherbum and Abruzzi glaciers. The mountain itself is pyramid-shaped and as beautiful as they come.

Our approach to the Base Camp is via Skardu town and a weeks trek on the Baltoro glacier.

To the local inhabitants the name translates into "Shining Wall". Among the six Gasherburn Peaks in the Karakoram range Gasherbrum I is the highest. The Americans were the first to reach its peak in autumn of 1958. It was first climbed by A. Kaufman & P. Schoening in 1958. Although the French had made an attempt as early as 1956.

The Hidden Peak was also the first eight thousander to be climbed in Alpine style. These days there are more than six different routes on Gasherbrun I with as many variations providing the able mountaineer with opportunities galore. The trek to the Base Camp starts at Skardu town through Shigar valley across the Baltoro glacier.