Broad Peak, a
superb high altitude ascent with magnificent views of K2 and
the Karakoram.
Background We have gained a reputation for success on
8000m peaks; much is to do with the strength
of support we put in place. On Broad Peak and
K2 we add considerable strength to our team
by bringing in the support of our best Nepali
Sherpa’s to work alongside our team of
Pakistan high altitude porters.
Perhaps you have no ambition to climb K2.
Broad Peak is attainable by the less technically
skilled mountaineer who wants to climb in the
shadow of K2, which is directly opposite.
Base Camp will be established on the medial
moraine of the Goodwin-Austen Glacier at
4900m, followed by three further camps at
higher intervals on the mountain. Attractive
snow and rock scrambling weaves through the
lower slopes onto the crest of the West Spur.
Further up, our route hits the smooth lines of
terrific glaciated slopes, with occasional ice
walls to overcome above 7500m. A well
defined ridge leads from the col at 7800m to
the summit,with extensive views towards K2,
only five miles away.
For this trip you should have previous
experience of climbing to around 6800mand
be technically competent to Scottish grade
II/Alpine AD-.
.Level
of support Our experienced Expedition leader will be
supported by some of our regular Nepali
climbing Sherpas. This friendly staff will also
include a team of Pakistan high altitude
porters, who we work very well with. In
addition, we are also supported by equally
good cooks who all have high levels of
hygiene and care. Climber to Sherpa
ratio 2:1
Dates
& Cost
Broad
Peak (44 days)
Sat 14 Jun - Sun 27 Jul 08
£6100
Sat 19 Jul - Sun 31 Aug 08
£6100
Sat 13 Jun - Sun 26 Jul 09
£6250
Sat 18 Jul - Sun 30 Aug 09
£6250
Broad
Peak & K2 Combined (84 days)
Sat 14 Jun - Fri 29 Aug 08
£8950
Sat 13 Jun - Fri 28 Aug 09
£9450
Prices inclusive of International flights
Adjustments/Extras
No
flight deduct
£500
Oxygen
from
£700
Insurance
Insurance
on
request
Outline
Itinerary
Day
1
Fly
UK to Islamabad
Day
2
Arrive
Islamabad
Day
3
Final
preparations
Day
4-5
Fly
or Drive to Skardu
Day
6
At
Leisure
Day
7
Drive
to Askole
Day
8-14
Ascent of Baltoro Glacier to BC, 4900m
Day
15-37
Climb
Broad Peak
Day
38-40
Return trek to Hushe, via Gondogoro La
(or join K2 expedition)
Day
41
Drive
to Skardu
Day
42-43
Fly
or Drive to Islamabad
Day
44
Return
flight
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We have gained a reputation for success on
8000m peaks; much is to do with the strength
of support we put in place. On Broad Peak and
K2 we add considerable strength to our team
by bringing in the support of our best Nepali
Sherpa’s to work alongside our team of
Pakistan high altitude porters.
Our experienced Expedition leader will be
supported by some of our regular Nepali
climbing Sherpas. This friendly staff will also
include a team of Pakistan high altitude
porters, who we work very well with. In
addition, we are also supported by equally
good cooks who all have high levels of
hygiene and care. Climber to Sherpa
ratio 2:1
