Gasherbrum II Expedition
About This Tour
Gasherbrum II, 8,035 m, at the head of the Baltoro beyond Concordia, is one of the safer 8,000 m peaks, climbed by its south-west ridge after crossing the Gasherbrum icefall. Shared base camp logistics with Gasherbrum I make it a popular pairing.
Itinerary
Islamabad and Skardu (days 1–3)
Briefing and transfer north.
Skardu to Askole
Jeep to the trailhead.
Trek to Gasherbrum base camp (days 5–12)
Up the Baltoro past Concordia and the Abruzzi Glacier to base camp at 5,000 m.
Base camp setup (days 13–14)
Rest, icefall briefing and gear check.
Acclimatisation rotations (days 15–39)
Through the icefall to Camps 1 and 2, then rotations to Camp 3.
Summit window (days 40–44)
Summit push via Camp 3 on the south-west ridge.
Walk out (days 45–48)
Back down the Baltoro to Askole.
Return to Skardu
Jeep to Skardu.
Departure
Debriefing in Islamabad and flight home.
Included
- Climbing permit and royalty, liaison officer and briefing in Islamabad
- Certified high-altitude guide and high-altitude porters
- Base camp tents, kitchen, cook and all meals at base camp
- Porters to base camp and back, jeeps from Skardu or Gilgit
- Fixed ropes above base camp and high-camp tents
- Satellite phone and weather forecasts
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Personal climbing kit, down suit and boots
- Bottled oxygen (available on request)
- Rescue and medical insurance (mandatory)
- Summit bonus for high-altitude staff
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