gasherbrum mountain

Gasherbrum-I

Contrary to the prevailing assumption, the name "Gasherbrum" does not translate to "shining wall."

It originates from the Balti language, where "rgasha" signifies beautiful and "brum" means mountain. Within the Gasherbrum Peaks, of which there are six, Gasherbrum I stands out.

Also known as K5 and Hidden Peak, it was christened by William Martin Conway in 1892, an homage to its profound isolation.

As the highest of these peaks, it claims the title of the 11th highest summit globally and secures the second highest position within the Karakoram Range.

This colossal cluster of mountains includes four of the formidable 8,000-meter summits, tightly grouped atop the upper expanse of the Baltoro glacier—a pivotal path threading through the heart of the Karakoram Range.

The Karakoram, the second loftiest mountain range on Earth, looms approximately a thousand miles westward from Nepal's Himalayas.

Spanning across the borders of Tajikistan, China, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India, it forms a condensed nexus of towering peaks, with over 60 summits surpassing the 6,900-meter mark.

Of the fourteen loftiest peaks worldwide, four proudly grace the Karakoram Range: K2, Gasherbrum I and II, and Broad Peak.

Nestled in the remote recesses of the Karakoram, the Gasherbrum peaks adorn the northeastern extremity of the sprawling 36-mile Baltoro glacier.

This cluster forms a semi-circular embrace around the South Gasherbrum Glacier. An initial endeavor in 1936 by a French Expedition led by H.

De Segogne fell short at Camp V, at an elevation of 6,797 meters. However, the tide turned in 1958 when an American Expedition under the guidance of Nich Clinch achieved the maiden ascent of Gasherbrum I.

Pioneering this feat were Pete Schoening and Andy Kaufman, who etched their names on the summit.

The apex of Gasherbrum I mountain hosted a groundbreaking event—the world's premier 8,000-meter ascent in pure Alpine Style.

This approach involves commencing the ascent from the mountain's base, carrying all necessary gear en route, and relying solely on personal climbing equipment without supplemental oxygen.

Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler etched their names in history by accomplishing this audacious feat in August 1975.

Their ropeless, oxygen-devoid journey commenced on August 8th and culminated with a triumphant summit on August 10th, introducing pure Alpine style climbing to the Karakoram.\

Among the exalted ranks of 8,000-meter peaks, Gasherbrum I resides as one of the lesser frequented summits. With fewer than 200 successful ascents, it occupies the tenth position on the list of such accomplishments.

This lower count of fatalities is attributed to the selective nature of mountaineers attempting such a challenging ascent.

The primary route to the summit typically originates from the western flank, converging onto "The Japanese Couloir," a critical passage atop the northwestern facade.

The inaugural ascent in 1958 followed a trajectory via Spur Peak, leading to a prolonged southeast ridge traverse culminating at the summit.

gasherbrum i mountain

Cost includes

  • Country: Pakistan
  • Duration: 53 Days
  • Min. Altitude: (0m./0ft.)
  • Max. Altitude: (8068m./26470ft.)
  • Walking Per Day: Approximately 5-6hrs
  • Nature: Camping
  • Grade: Hard
  • Best Season: June-July.
  • Price Per Person: 00

Itinerary

Day 01

Arrive Islamabad, transfer to hotel.

Day 02

Islamabad- briefing at Ministry of Tourism about Gasherbrum route.

Day 03

Drive to Chilas, transfer to hotel for overnight.

Day 04

Drive to Skardu, overnight at hotel.

Day 05

Skardu- Preparations.

Day 06:

Drive to Thongal/Askole, overnight camp

Day 07

Trek to Korofong, overnight camp

Day 08

Trek to Chobraqk, overnight camp

Day 09

Trek to Paiju, overnight camp

Day 10

Trek to Urdukas, overnight camp

Day 11

Trek to Goro, overnight camp

Day 12

Trek to Concordia, overnight camp

Day 13

Trek to Sharing, overnight camp

Day 14

Trek to Base Camp

Day 15 - 47

RESERVED FOR CLIMBING GASHERBRUM

Day 48

Trek back to Sharing, overnight camp

Day 49

Trek back to Concordia, overnight camp

Day 50

Trek to Ali, camp. Overnight camp

Day 51

Trek to Low Camp via the Gondogoro Pass

Day 52

Trek to Dalsang Pa. Overnight camp

Day 53

Trek to Hushe, overnight camping

Day 54

Drive to Skardu, overnight at hotel

Day 55

Skardu- relax at Skardu

Day 56

Drive to Chilas, overnight at hotel

Day 57

Drive to Islamabad, overnight camp

Day 58

Islamabad- debriefing at Ministry of Tourism

Day 59

Fly to onward destination - End of our Services for Gasherbrum

Cost includes

  • All airport-hotel – airport transport
  • 3 nights accommodations in Islamabad with breakfast
  • All transportation in Pakistan, including round-trip flights from Islamabad to Skardu & Skardu to Islamabad. In the event these flights are cancelled we will usually wait a few days for another flight before making the 2 day journey by bus to Skardu
  • Internet access & satellite phones in base camp. Satellite phone is available at $3 per minute
  • Professional weather forecasting services from USA & European based meteorologists
  • Sherpa, porters, liaison officer, camp staff and guides
  • All administration fees owed to Islamabad, including climbing permits
  • Climbing permit fee.
  • Necessary number of porters/yak to carry load to & from base camp
  • Equipment allowance and insurance of Liaison officer
  • Personal climbing Sherpa with wages/equipment allowance/ insurance/high camps load ferry bonus
  • Cook and cook boys with their equipment allowance, wages and insurance
  • Best quality tents at Base camp with sleeping mattresses
  • Best quality dinning tent with heater at Base Camp
  • All necessary kitchen & camping equipment at base camp and camp 2 along with table/chairs.
  • Shower facility at base camp
  • Fresh and organic food and beverages at Base Camp and imported quality high altitude food (individual packet)
  • Enough numbers of EPI gases with burner for high camps
  • Walkie-talkie and permit fee
  • Satellite phone for the emergency purpose (Personal call $ 3 per minutes)
  • Solar panel/Generator with accessories at base camp for recharging & power supply
  • Necessary climbing hardware gears with fixed ropes except the personal gears
  • Required Oxygen bottles with mask and regulator.
  • Insurance of local team members
  • Rope fixing fee
  • Tented accommodation and meal at in/out to base camp

Cost does not includes

  • International round-trip airfare
  • Major meals in
  • Personal climbing equipment
  • Insurance, should include evacuation
  • Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks
  • All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evacuation fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc.)
  • Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail) between Pakistan and home country
  • Sherpa summit bonus ($1000).
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