gasherbrum i/hidden peak – 8068m (53 days)
Gasherbrum means "Shining Wall". Highest (8,068m/26,470ft) among the six peaks of the huge massif, it has been called 'Hidden Peak' by nineteenth century British explorer Conway. There are six Gasherbrum Peaks; Hidden peak is the highest one among them. It is world’s eleventh highest peak with challenging technical difficulties at lower level of ascent. Its first part of climb is steep snow and ice with rocks then easy climb on snow and mixed slops. The most common route is North West Face.
The first successful ascend was made on July 5, 1958 by an American Expedition led by Mr. Nick Clinch when his two fellow climbers Pete Schoening and Andy Kauffman reached on the summit for the first time.
Itinerary
Departure 1 | Program | Accomodation |
24-06-2021 | Arrival in Islamabad | Hotel |
25-06-2021 | Drive to Chilas (13-14 hours) | Hotel |
26-06-2021 | Drive to Skardu (9 hours) | Hotel |
27-06-2021 | Free day for final preparation and briefing session | Hotel |
28-06-2021 | Drive to Askoli by jeeps (6 hours) | Camping |
29-06-2021 | Trek to Jhula (6-7 hours) | Camping |
30-06-2021 | Trek to Paiju (6-7 hours) | Camping |
01-07-2021 | Rest day in Paiju-Acclimatization day | Camping |
02-07-2021 | Trek to Urdukas (7 hours) | Camping |
03-07-2021 | Trek to Goro-II (5 hours) | Camping |
04-07-2021 | Trek to Concordia (4-5 hours) | Camping |
05-07-2021 | Trek to Shagring (6-7 hours) | Camping |
06-07-2021 | Trek to Gasherbrum Base Camp (4-5 hours) | Camping |
07-07 to 06-08-2021 | Climbing Days | Camping |
07-08-2021 | Trek to Concordia | Camping |
08-08-2021 | Trek to Goro I | Camping |
09-08-2021 | Trek to Khuburste | Camping |
10-08-2021 | Trek to Jhula | Camping |
11-08-2021 | Trek to Askoli | Camping |
12-08-2021 | Drive to Skardu | Hotel |
13-08-2021 | Flight to Islamabad or drive to Chilas | Hotel |
14-08-2021 | Free day or drive to Islamabad | Hotel |
15-08-2021 | Departure from Islamabad | On board |
Approach route:
Islamabad-Skardu-Askoli-Concordia-Gasherbrum Base Camp
Duration of Expedition:
53 days
First Departure:
24-06-2021 to 15-08-2021
Nature of Expedition:
Un-guided
Average Daily walk:
5-7 hours
Climbing Difficulty:
Hard
Trekking days (in & out):
14
Days at base camp & above:
31
Hotel Nights:
07