Gasherbrum II 8035M Expedition
The Gasherbrum II expedition is looking for compotent climbers to join. Climbers are expected to be fully compotent mountaineers with previous 7000M+ experience. The maximum size for the climbing team will be 10 members plus two high altitude porters.
Dates: June 5-July 25, 2009
Duration: 50 Days
Team Size: 10 members, Western Leader, 2 High Altitude Porters
Cost: ~$12750 usd
Climbing Grade: ADVANCED, ALTITUDE
Gasherbrum 2 is the shining mountain of the Karakoram range and is the second highest peak among the Gasherbrum Peaks with an altitude of 8,035m/26,361ft. The first ascent made by Austrians led by Fritz Moravec along with Josef Larch and Hans Willenpart on 8th July, 1956.
The climb on this peak is both on rock and ice. A high level of technical skill, physical fitness and acclimatization is required. The approach to basecamp is via Skardu and about a week trek on Baltoro Glacier.
Itinerary:
- Day 1 Arrive Islamabad.
- Day 2 Briefing at Ministry of Tourism. Meeting with LO (Liaison Officer).
- Day 3 Fly to Skardu (1 hr) or drive to Chilas.
- Day 4 Day free at Skardu or drive Chilas - Skardu (8-10 hrs).
- Day 5 Free Day at Skardu for final preparation.
- Day 6 Skardu - Askoli (6-7 hrs).
- Day 7 Trek to Jhula near Domardo River. (8-9 hours)
- Day 8 Trek to Paiyu provides good views of Baltoro South, Cathedral Towers and triangle of K2 at far view (5-7 hrs).
- Day 9 Day free at Paiyu for acclimatization (3600 m).
- Day 10 Trek to Urdukus: To Khuburtze (8-9 hrs): A gradual climb up Baltoro Glacier on the southern edge. The walk mostly along the crest of lateral moraine, with stunning views of Paiyu Peak, Chorichi, Uli Biaho, Trango Towers and so on. A good camp site at 4200 m.
- Day 11 Goro II: The first hour walk is across difficult side crevasses, however the way is smoother and easy in the center. Continue opposite of Yermanendo Glacier for 3-4 hrs to the camp site at 4500 meters pitched in the center of the glacier.
- Day 12 Concordia: 5-6 hours slightly easy walk, with spectacular views and gigantic mountain panorama, including Mustagh Tower, G IV, Mitre Peak and the mighty K2. Camp at Concordia at 4700 m.
- Day 13 4-5 hours trek to Shaghrin.
- Day 14 4-5 hours trek to Gasherbrum II basecamp.
- Day 15-39 Climb Gasherbrum II. No. of days depends on weather, fitness, and experience of the climbers.
- Day 40-46 Return to Askole or Hushe and drive to Skardu. In case of trek via Gondogoro number of trekking days can be lesser.
- Day 47 Fly to Islamabad or drive to Chilas.
- Day 48 Day free at Islamabad or drive to Islamabad.
- Day 49 De-briefing at the ministry of tourism.
- Day 50 Fly to destination.
Included in Cost:
- Airport transfers.
- 06 Nights hotel accommodation in Islamabad & Skardu.
- Trekking fees.
- Domestic airfare.
- Peak permit fee and all government taxes.
- Liaison officer.
- Guides and porters equipment, daily wages, food, insurance.
- Deluxe Base Camp services.
- Medical/ emergency oxygen with regulator and mask.
- High Altitude mountain tents.
- Mountain Fuel.
- Gamow bag / Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC)
- Group equipment.
- Satellite Phone & email access.
Not Included:
- Personal medical and evacuation insurance.
- Nepal entry visa.
- Lunch & Dinner in Islamabad & Skardu.
- Personal climbing equipment.
- International airfare and airport tax.
- Tips and personal nature expenses.