The climbing route (1) to the West Col of Broad Peak and up the summit ridge. This portion of the climbed will be fixed.
We’ve chosen Broad Peak (8051m) for our Summer 2023 eight thousand meter expedition for several reasons. Firstly, it is one of the most obtainable 8000 meter summits, being the 12th highest of the fourteen 8000 meter peaks, with Shishapangma being the 14th and a difficult climb to reach the true summit. Secondly, it lacks the steeper slopes that other 8000 meter peaks have, and it also doesn’t have seriously technical climbing. Additionally, Broad Peak has no icefall to navigate on its West ridge route.
The summit ridge of Broad Peak.
COST EFFECTIVE. FULL SERVICE.
Our base camp at Gasherbrum BC will be fully stocked with a variety of meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with snacks. We will have hot showers in camp, two pit toilets, and each member will have their own roomy 2 person four season tent. The purpose of a base camp is for you to have a place to recover, and relax, and have space from the mountain to collect your thoughts, gather your energy reserves, and move to climbing on the mountain. We will make two rotations on the mountain before making our summit bid. A rotation entails climbing on the peak, spending nights in established and stocked camps, and then returning to our base camp for a hot shower, fresh meals, and relaxing. Our goal as a guide service is to provide a climb that keeps you strong, physically healthy, and mentally prepared for your summit.
PROVING GROUND
Broad Peak is an excellent segue way into Everest and other difficult 8000 meter peaks. Come and test yourself on a Karakoram giant, surrounded by K2, Gasherbrums, and the sharp and spectacular Karakoram.
TRUST
Climbing at 8000 meters is no place to be short on resources. We make the proper advance preparations to ensure that our team will be properly cared for, from airport to summit to airport.
FEATURES
- Broad Peak expedition climb | 8051m
- Spectacular and scenic approach via Concordia (K2 base camp)
- 1:2 Sherpa:climber ratio
- Team mentality
We will be climbing the West ridge. The West ridge is the route with the most likelihood for summit success on Broad Peak. Which one is the West ridge route? Number Five. image courtesy: American Alpine Journal
Tashi Delek and Namaskar
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrive Islamabad
2 – fly Skardu/ drive Chilas
3 –explore Skardu/ drive Skardu
4 – welcome reception Skardu (extra day for no flight)
5 – jeep Askole (2,950m)
6 –trek Jhola (3,200m)
7 –trek Paiju (3,400m)
8 – trek Khuburtse (3,850m)
9 – trek Urdukas (4,200m)
10 – trek Goro 2 (4,350m)
11 – trek Concordia (4,600m)
12 – trek Broad Peak Base Camp (4850m)
13 – rest and organization of climbing equipment
14-37 – climbing days
38-42 – trek return Skardu
43-44 – travel Skardu ->Islamabad
45 – contingency day
46 – depart Islamabad for home
Dates
June - August (46 days)
Region
Pakistan
Difficulty
Very Advanced
Price
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Trip Deposit: US$5,000
