Despite the stories in old guide books and journals, much has been done in recent years to remove rubbish and human waste to leave an much cleaner environment with well managed camps. If the weather is clear we get our first glimpse of Broad Peak today. 7 to 8 hours walking.ĭays 7/8 We continue up the Braldo River, sometimes close to the raging water, sometimes taking a higher path used by pack animals. Beyond here a new path has been cut through the cliffs making the walk to camp straightforward. We follow the Braldu river valley through green pastures and after crossing the Biafo River we skirt around the base of the terminal moraines of the Glacier for lunch at Korophon.
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The flight however will not operate in poor weather, and you must be prepared for a wait in Islamabad if the flight is cancelled.ĭay 4/5 After a free day in Skardu,we travel by Jeep to Askole, the last village between us and K2, This journey takes about 7 hours and is on very rough narrow tracks often blocked / damaged by landslides.ĭay 6 We set off early to avoid the heat of the day. Given good weather this is perhaps the most spectacular commercial flight in the world, with magnificent views of Nanga Parbat the ninth highest mountain in the world. After an early breakfast we return to the airport for the flight to Skardu, which usually departs mid-morning. Read a detailed client report about this Trekĭays 1/3 Depart UK, arriving Islamabad the next day and transfer to the hotel for a few hours’ sleep. TRAVEL BETWEEN ISLAMABAD AND SKARDU WILL BE BY AIR AND NOT BY ROAD, EVEN IF THIS CAUSES DELAYS IN OUR ITINERARY Previous experience in using ice axe and crampons is a pre-requisite for all clients wishing to cross the Gondogoro La. This is a trek that requires physical and mental fitness but boy, it is worth it! The return to civilisation is down the Hushe valley, passing the extremely photogenic and arrow-like Leila Peak.
Conditions permitting, we return via the spectacular Gondogoro La (5600m), a dramatic high col that affords further stunning views of not only the Gasherbrum peaks but also Broad Peak, K2 and the Muztagh Tower. Many trekking operators only include a trek up to BC on a day return but Adventure Peaks takes you on up past Broad Peak to K2 Base Camp where we spend a night, allowing you time to absorb the unique atmosphere and environment surrounding this unforgettable mountain. However this is a tough but rewarding trek, with many days being spent on the rugged, tumbled glacier as you head up to ‘Concordia’ where the Baltoro and the Godwin-Austen glaciers converge in a beauty and simplicity of ice and rock. This is one of the greatest treks in the world, unbeatable in terms of close-up mountain views and proximity to many of the world’s highest peaks. Visit Broad Peak and K2 Base Camps and the Art Gilkey memorial Unforgettable scenery whilst you cross the Gondogoro La.
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