Mt. Gasherbrum I Expedition
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summer:
June - Augustduration:
52 daysgrade:
Challenging (grade III)max altitude:
8,080m/26,510.48ftFixed Departure
Season: summer
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About Expedition
Mount Gasherbrum I (8,080m) is the world’s 11th highest peak though it is ‘least popular’ on the ascent-list for the 8000-meter peaks. It is located at the China–Pakistan border in Gilgit-Baltistan region. Gasherbrum literally means ‘Shining Wall’. Mount Gasherbrum is also called ‘Hidden Peak’ by the 19th-century British explorer- William Martin Conway in reference to its extreme remoteness. Out of six Gasherbrum Peaks, Gasherbrum-I peak is the highest among them. A climber experiences challenging technical difficulties at a lower level of ascent. The first part of the ascent is steep, full of snow and ice with rocks then the ascent slowly gets easy on snow and mixed slops. The normal route to climb Mount Gasherbrum I is made through ‘The Japanese Couloir’ located on top of the northwest face. The climb is in Alpine Style.
The first successful summit on Mount Gasherbrum I was made on July 5, 1958, by an eight-man American Expedition Team led by Mr. Nick Clinch when his two fellow climbers named Pete Schoening and Andy Kauffman reached the summit for the first time. The ascent was made to the summit at that time via the long south-east ridge. Only experienced mountaineers can attempt this mountain.
Itinerary
Weeks (5)
1
Week 01
Day 01 Arrive Islamabad, transfer to hotel
Day 02 Islamabad- briefing at ministry of tourism about Gsherbrum I 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
2
Week 02
Day 08 Trek to Chobraqk, overnight camp
Day 09 Trek to Paiju, overnight camp
Day 010 Trek to Urdukas, overnight camp
Day 011 Trek to Goro, overnight camp
Day 012 Trek to Concordia, overnight camp
Day 013 Trek to Sharing, overnight camp
Day 014 Trek to Base Camp Day
3
Week 3-6
Day 015-40 Reserved for climbing Gasherbrum I
4
Week 06
Day 041 Trek back to Sharing, overnight camp
Day 042 Trek back to Concordia, overnight camp
Day 043 Trek to Ali camp overnight camp
Day 044 Trek to Low Camp via the Gondogoro Pass
Day 045 Trek to Dalsang Pa overnight camp
Day 046 Trek to Hushe, overnight camping
Day 047 Drive to Skardu, overnight at hotel
Day 048 Skardu- relax at Skardu
5
Week 07
Day 049 Drive to Chilas, overnight at hotel
Day 050 Drive to Islamabad, overnight camp
Day 051 Islamabad- debriefing at Ministry of Tourism
Day 052 Final Departure
includes
- International and domestic airport transfers
- 4 night’s hotel in Islamabad with breakfast
- All necessary transportation in Pakistan during the expedition
- Climbing permit & all necessary documents
- Food for trekking and whole expedition
- Government liaison officer
- Base Camp cook & Kitchen helpers
- National park & garbage disposal fees
- Porter up to Base Camp & return from the Base Camp
- Staff’s Medical & emergency rescue Insurance
- 50 kg per member as personal baggage
- Dining tent, kitchen, store, toilet, hot shower, form mattresses, table, chairs and necessary kitchen equipment
- Generator or solar panel available at Base Camp for battery recharge or any electronic devices
- Weather forecast available during the expedition
- Oxygen: 3 bottles oxygen for member and 2 bottles oxygen for climbing Sherpa
- Extra oxygen for emergencies stored at Base Camp (chargeable as per use)
- We will provide branded tents for the expedition and every expedition member have an individual tent at Base Camp
- A set of Top Out or Summit mask & regulator for each member and climbing Sherpa
- Satellite phone and walkie talkie as needed on the basis of member
- A professional climbing Sherpa for per member
- Gas burner, high food, dynamic ropes and other necessary climbing equipment
- Climbing Sherpa equipment allowance, carrying bonus, and his daily wages etc.
- Gasherbrum 1 climbing certificate issued by ACOP (after climbing Mt. Gasherbrum I successfully)
You won’t be charged yet
summer:
June - Augustduration:
52 daysgrade:
Challenging (grade III)max altitude:
8,080m/26,510.48ft
Facts of the Trip
First Ascent
July 5, 1958, Nick Clinch, Pete Schoening and Andy Kauffman
Highest access
8,080m/ 26510 ft
Duration
52 Days
Co-ordinates
35.7225° N/76.6969° E
Location
Karakoram Range
Country
Pakistan
Best season
Summer
Major Activity
Trekking/ Mountaineering
Culture
Sherpas & Balti
Climbing route
Southeast Spur
FAQ
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Mingma Dorchi Sherpa is a Superhost
Mingma Dorchi Sherpa is the Co-founder and Director of Pioneer Adventure Pvt. Ltd. With a lifelong passion for adventure tourism, he embarked on his climbing career in 2009 at the age of 22. Since then, he has established himself as a responsible and professional expedition-leading guide.