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Baltoro Karakoram, Pakistan / Expedition

Broad Peak Expedition

Trek the Baltoro Glacier for a Broad Peak expedition, with a long climbing window and a conditional Gondogoro La exit.

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Broad Peak and K2 in the Karakoram
Broad Peak and K2 in the Karakoram.
Duration
55 daysOutline programme
Summit objective
8,051 mRoute objective
Season
SummerAsk for current dates
Experience
High-altitude expeditionExpedition

A closer look at the journey.

Broad Peak stands near K2 above the Baltoro Glacier, approached through the great mountain amphitheatre of Concordia. The programme reserves a long period for acclimatization and climbing, followed by a planned return towards Hushe over Gondogoro La. The summit plan must identify the true summit beyond the fore-summit and allow for a demanding descent.

The journey includes preparation in Pakistan, a mountain approach and a substantial climbing window. Acclimatization, camp establishment and rest take priority over a fixed summit date. Discuss your previous expeditions with us before booking so that the route, high-altitude support and equipment arrangements fit the team and the conditions.

  • Baltoro and Concordia approach
  • Extended Broad Peak climbing window
  • Conditional Gondogoro La and Hushe return

The route, day by day.

This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.

Day 1-2Islamabad preparation

Arrive, check equipment and complete the expedition briefing.

Day 3-4Travel to Skardu

Fly to Skardu or use the road journey via Chilas, depending on conditions.

Day 5Askole approach

Drive towards the trailhead and organize the mountain loads.

Day 6-12Baltoro approach to base camp

Trek through the Baltoro camp sequence and Concordia towards Broad Peak Base Camp.

Day 13-47Broad Peak climbing period

Use acclimatization rotations and rest to prepare for the agreed summit objective.

Day 48-51Return towards Hushe and Skardu

Use the Gondogoro La exit if conditions permit, or agree an alternative descent route.

Day 52-53Return to Islamabad

Travel by the agreed connection, with time for the road alternative if required.

Day 54Expedition debriefing

Complete final expedition arrangements in Islamabad.

Day 55Departure

Transfer for your onward journey.

A clear plan and quotation.

Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.

Services to discuss

  • Agree the permit arrangements and in-country transport in your quotation.
  • Agree the guiding, porter support and responsibilities on the mountain.
  • Agree accommodation, camp facilities and the meals provided at each stage.
  • Agree shared climbing equipment, communications and emergency arrangements.

Budget separately

  • International travel, entry documents and costs outside the agreed programme.
  • Personal climbing equipment and insurance appropriate to the itinerary.
  • Personal spending, tips and any separately agreed climbing staff bonuses.
  • Additional accommodation, transport or evacuation costs if plans change.

Before you set out.

Previous high-altitude expeditions, strong snow and glacier skills, and the endurance for a prolonged summit ridge and descent are required.

Accommodation: Hotels in gateway towns, with tented approach and mountain camps.

Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.

Is the summit attempt on a fixed day?

The itinerary gives a climbing window. Your guide will adjust the attempt, rest days and descent to the conditions and the team. Reaching the summit cannot be guaranteed.

What experience should I discuss before booking?

Previous high-altitude expeditions, strong snow and glacier skills, and the endurance for a prolonged summit ridge and descent are required. Share details of your recent climbs, altitude experience and rope skills so that we can assess the preparation and support required.

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