Gasherbrum II (trip)

Gasherbrum II

  • Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Active & Adventure
China, Pakistan

from $18,500* per person49 DaysJune
Basic accommodations Exertion level: 7
Operator: Adventure Consultants 12 people max
Gasherbrum II is the world’s 13th highest mountain that is situated at the head of the Baltoro Glacier and in close proximity to fellow 8000m giants; Gasherbrum I, Broad Peak and K2. Many climbers consider this region to have the most spectacular mountain scenery on the planet with a unique flavour that is unique to this remote corner of Pakistan.

From base camp the climbing route ascends a broken glacier to the Camp one site that sits in the centre of a huge amphitheatre walled by the behemoth peaks Gasherbrums 1 through 5. From here the climbing begins in earnest as we link ridge lines and employ fixed rope between the next three camps. Summit day involves a raising traverse beneath the summit pyramid before crossing over to the north side of the peak to access the summit pyramid. The views are stunning with four neighbouring 8000m peaks in the immediate vicinity.

Expedition participants with experience on steeper slopes will enjoy the direct nature of the climb. Whilst considered one of the more achievable 8000m peaks, G2 is certainly no push over as team members will be responsible for carrying their own personal equipment and a small portion of group gear on the mountain. We utilise the services of  Pakistani High Altitude Porters to assist with the load carrying to establish camps.

This expedition is suitable for strong climbers who have a desire to ascend one of the world's highest peaks with an expedition that transcends many of the difficulties that are normally associated with expedition climbing in Pakistan. Adventure Consultants has a long legacy of ascents in this incredible mountain range because our approach towards successful expeditions here is to set the expedition up to succeed from planning stage right through to the summit strategies we employ.

    Ideal training for Everest
    Dramatic scenery of the Baltoro region
    Classic high altitude climbing

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Locations visited/nearby

China, Pakistan

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3 testimonials about the provider, Adventure Consultants:

  • Reviewer: Stephen located in Canada
    When I decided four years ago to complete the Seven Summits, I wanted to try a different guide company for all of my climbs until I found one that I was comfortable with, had the experience on all the summits and met all my expectations.  After using three other companies, I am now in the process of planning my third climb with Adventure Consultants.
  • Reviewer: Dave located in USA
    Good guides understand that part of the payoff is the opportunity to help create on of life's most powerful experiences for someone they've just met.  I salute the guides of Adventure Consultants, who do just that every time they lead an expedition.
  • Reviewer: Dominic located in UK
    May I take this opportunity to thank Adventure Consultants for putting me on top of the world on May 13, 2011, it was a lifelong ambition to climb Everest, and I only believe it starts to sink in 6 months later!

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Itinerary

GASHERBRUM II              21 June to 9 August 2013

June 21 Arrival in Islamabad
22                           Briefing with Ministry of Tourism
23 - 24                   Drive Islamabad to Skardu, hire Porters

25                           Day in Skardu, packing and sorting gear

26                           Travel to Askole
27                           Trek to Jula
28                           Trek to Paiju
29                           Rest day
30                           Trek to Urdukas
1 July                     Trek to Goro
2                              Trek to Concordia
3                              Trek to Shagharing
4                              Trek to Gasherbrum BC
5                              Rest day and camp set up
6                              Rest and gear prep
7 – 30                    Climbing GII
31 - 5 August      Depart BC for Skardu
6-7                          Skardu to Islamabad
8                              Reserve Day

9                              Trip completion

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