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24 DAYS 16 DAY TREK
7 NIGHTS HOTEL/GUESTHOUSE 16 NIGHTS CAMPING
23 BREAKFASTS, 20 LUNCHES AND 20 DINNERS
IMAGE: Trekkers at Concordia on our K2 trek & Gondogoro La trek | Andrew Yue
28 DAYS 19 DAY TREK
8 NIGHTS HOTEL/GUESTHOUSE 19 NIGHTS CAMPING
27 BREAKFASTS, 24 LUNCHES AND 24 DINNERS
IMAGE: Tim Macartney-Snape in his element, Karakoram range, Pakistan | Macartney‐Snape
ultimate k2 trek: basecamp, concordia, gondogoro la with soren kruse ledet
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karakoram exploratory with tim macartney‐snape
trek the legendary baltoro glacier to the '"throne room of the gods"
trek remote and unexplored terrain in the heart of the karakoram mountain range
highlights
• Trek to K2 basecamp, at the foot
of the world's 2nd highest mountain
• Cross the famed Gondogoro La and trek along the Baltoro Glacier
• Experience wonderful trekking: the Gasherbrums, Masherbrum, Broad Peak, Trango Tower, Cathedral Peaks, Mustagh, Chogolisa and more
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highlights
• View K2 from West Mustagh pass • Explore Snow Lake, a high‐altitude,
700 sq km glacial basin, surrounded by the Karakoram's granite towers
• Traverse the Nobande Sobande glacier and climb a 6000m peak
• Trek through one of the most heavily glaciated parts of the world
• Cross the Lupke La to Snow Lake at the head of the Biafo Glacier
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Join Islamabad 2 | Fly to Skardu 3/4 | In Skardu 5 | Drive to Askole approx 8 hrs 6 | Commence trek to Jhola (3200m) approx 6 hrs 7 | Trek to Panmah via Shingrsa approx 5‐6hrs 8/13 | Trek to Nobande Sobande Glacier. Following
days are exploratory trekking, as a guide we may trek to Moribima, Skinmag (Japanese BC), the Chirring Glacier and West Muztagh Pass. Participants will need to be flexible we may or may not reach these points, depending on conditions and the group as a whole 14 | Return trek to Skinmag approx 4‐5hrs 15/18 | Traverse up the Nobande Obande glacier & cross over to the Braldu Glacier 19/24 | Cross Lukpe La descend to Snow Lake & continue down the Biafo Glacier, finishing in Askole 25 | Drive to Skardu 26 | Fly
or drive to Islamabad 27 | In Islamabad
28 | In Islamabad, trip concludes
inclusions
MEALS: 27 breakfasts, 24 lunches & dinners ACCOMMODATION: • good quality accommodation, Islamabad • basic hotel/guesthouse in Skardu •
WHEN TO GO
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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TRIP CODE: K2T
• SpendfourdaysatConcordia,forspectacularmountain scenery, a perfect base for the surrounding range
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Join Islamabad 2 | Fly to Skardu 3/4 | Prepare for trek 5 | Drive to Askole 6/9 | Commence trek ascending Braldu Valley to snout of Baltoro Glacier 10/12 | Ascend Baltoro Glacier, gain initial views of K2 (8611m) 13/15 | At Concordia, beneath the huge peaks
of the inner Karakoram, ascend to K2 base camp (5135m) 16/20 | Exit route to Hushe either crossing Gondogoro Pass (5585m) or returning down Baltoro Glacier 21 | Drive to Skardu 22/23 | Fly or drive to Islamabad
24 | In Islamabad, trip concludes
inclusions
MEALS: 23 breakfasts, 20 lunches and 20 dinners ACCOMMODATION: • good quality accommodation in Islamabad
• basic hotel/guesthouse in Skardu • accommodation in our fully serviced wilderness campsites GUIDES: Led by Soren Kruse Ledet • expert local high altitude guide and experienced local crew TRANSPORT: • airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 24 if on group flights • flights Islamabad/Skardu/Islamabad
valued at approx US$300 • internal transport by air or private vehicle EQUIPMENT: • safety equipment including portable high altitude chamber, satellite phone and expedition medical kit •
all group camping equipment and expedition services including guides, cooks, porters, two person tents, insulated mats, cooking and eating utensils, mess tent with table and stools • crampons, climbing helmet and all required climbing equipment for pass crossing PLUS: • 15kgs porterage of personal gear on trek • all trekking and permit fees valued at US$100 • visa support letter • porter's insurance
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accommodation in our fully serviced wilderness campsites GUIDES: Led by Tim Macartney‐Snape • expert local high altitude guide & experienced local crew TRANSPORT: airport transfers Days 1 & 28 if on group flights • flights Islamabad/ Skardu/Islamabad value: approx US$300 • internal transport: air or private vehicle EQUIPMENT: safety equipment including portable high altitude chamber, satellite phone & expedition medical kit • all group camping equipment & expedition services including guides, cooks, porters, two person tents, insulated mats, cooking & eating utensils, mess tent with table & stools PLUS: • 20kgs porterage of personal gear on trek • all trekking & permit fees value: US$100 • visa support letter • porter's insurance
Tajikistan
Askole Skardu
Islamabad
Pakistan
China
K2 Hushe
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Tajikistan
Askole Skardu
China
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ENTRY LEVEL MOUNTAINEERING/ 8 EXPLORATORY TREK
Islamabad
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