masherbrum expedition

Masherbrum Expedition

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The Masherbrum Expedition, which promises a demanding but rewarding climbing adventure, travels into Pakistan’s Karakoram to climb the breathtaking 7,821-meter Masherbrum (K1).

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  • Vacation Style Holiday Type
    Camping, Climbing, Expedition Style, Mountaineering, Trekking
  • Activity Level Challenging
    5/8
  • Group Size Large Group
    40
All about the Masherbrum Expedition.

As you set out to conquer Masherbrum, a gigantic titan hidden beneath the gorgeous Karakoram Mountain range, get ready for an incredible experience. This powerful peak, also known as K1, is situated in the Ghanche District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, and soars to an incredible height of 7,821 meters (25,659 ft). Masherbrum, which lies close to the renowned Baltoro Glacier, provides breathtaking views of some of the highest mountains in the world, including the illustrious K2, Broad Peak, and the challenging Gasherbrum group (I, II, III, and IV). Masherbrum is a part of the illustrious Masherbrum Mountains, a significant sub-range of the vast Karakoram Mountains.

The Masherbrum Expedition offers an incredible chance for intrepid climbers to summit the ninth-highest peak in Pakistan and the 22nd-highest peak on Earth. This journey has a long tradition of exploration and success. An American-Pakistani Expedition headed by the renowned George Bell and well-known mountaineer Willi Unsoeld made the first successful ascent of Masherbrum.

The first stop on your journey to conquer Masherbrum is Askole, a charming village tucked away in the heart of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The route passes via the quaint town of Skardu, which acts as the district’s capital and serves as a point of entry to this amazing area. The best time for your ascent to the peak usually occurs between May and August, which are Pakistan’s summer months.

The main approach to the magnificent 8000m peaks of the Karakoram is via the legendary Baltoro Glacier. Trekkers looking to experience the unspoiled beauty of this alluring region have also started to favor this glacial roadway as a route.

The Masherbrum Expedition is a monument to the human spirit’s tenacity and pursuit of lofty goals. It allows you to ascend one of the highest mountains in the world and take in the beauty of the Karakoram, where the sky meets the ground and adventure knows no bounds.

Highlights

  • Competitive rates for a peak in Pakistan’s untamed mountains that is part of the 7,000-meter club
  • For logistical arrangements to and from the summit, a field office and permanent staff are needed.
  • Itinerary based on the extensive knowledge and experience of our mountain guide
  • Breathtaking mountain views throughout the expedition
  •  Karakoram Trails is a fully authorized indigenous adventure company
  • Our Pakistani High Altitude Climber(s) (HAC) typically guides fixed departures.
  • Private groups are always a key priority for us.
  • Both guided adventures and unguided (alpine-style) climbing are catered to by our company.
  • Both “base camp services” and “full board services” are what we offer.
  • Sherpas from Nepal can be hired promptly (at least six months before arrival in Pakistan).
  • The following High-Altitude Assistance is chargeable.
  • a. High Altitude Porter (HAP) from Pakistan, who will transport 20 kg of personal gear between camps
    b. A Nepalese private sherpa, or personal guide/porter, will accompany you on your journey, carry up to 20 kg (44 lbs) of personal gear, meltwater, cook, and be there for you at all times.
    c. Personal equipment transportation service: Sherpas transport up to 10 kg (22 lbs) of personal items between camps and up and down the mountain.
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • Base camp lodging (single supplement)
  • A complete base camp with a dining tent, restrooms, showers, and solar power
  • All domestic/internal transportation
  • Every domestic flight
  • 50 kilograms (110 lb) of personal belongings
  • All meals (B, L, D) while on the trek and at base camp
  • Group satellite phones and emergency devices with a set calling fee
  • Arrival and departure nights of two nights each in an Islamabad hotel (bed and breakfast only)
  • Guides, cooks, kitchen workers, assistants, porters, etc. are covered by staff insurance.
  • Pakistani cook with experience
  • Kitchen personnel
  • Porters for all supplies for the expedition
  • Base camp solar power
  • Generator of electricity (backup for high-voltage equipment)
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Airfare for travel abroad
  • Fees for permits and royalties are based on the number of people
  • Personal gear for climbing, dressing, and sleeping
  • Equipment for group climbing, including rope, ice axes, snow bars, EPI gas and other items
  • Insurance coverage for mountain rescue and evacuation is required.
  • Food and lodging above base camp
  • Any assistance beyond base camp
  • Talking radio (walkie-talkie)
  • Climate reports
  • Cargo of personal items to/from Islamabad
  • Visa cost for Pakistan
  • $250 total in tips/gratuities for the staff, cook, and assistant(s).
  • In Islamabad, meals
  • Additional hotel stays following the ascent
  • Insurance against lost travel
  • All costs incurred in the event of an early wind-up or summit (additional hotel stays, hotel meals, and evacuation)
  • Charges incurred as a result of delays that are beyond Karakoram Trails’ control (for cause majeure)
  • Personal correspondence between Pakistan and the home country by phone, fax, and email.