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K2 Climb

22. June - 03. August 2025

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Basic costs:: 15.200,00 €

Full service:: 38.750,00 €

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Selected dates:
22. Jun to 03. Aug 2025

Additional options:

1:1-Summit Guide & 02 Package

Climbing

Technical scale in climbing (in rock, mostly alpine) in relation to our climbing trips and expeditions:

1 - easy / beginners

2 - little difficult

3 - medium difficulty

4 - difficult / advanced

5 - extreme

Mountaineering

Technical scale: Mountaineering skills required for our expeditions, alpine tours and demanding trekking.

1 - easy

2 - quite difficult

3 - difficult

4 - very difficult

5 - extreme

Mountaineering is the underlying ability to climb any mountain. On classic expeditions, many exposed areas are secured.

1 - easy / simple

"Easy" on expedition already includes mountaineering in alpine terrain or on glaciers up to grad ZS/AD "quite difficult" according to alpine scale. Exposed areas and crevasses are fixed if possible. Basic knowledge in handling ice axe / crampons and rope is required.

2 - quite difficult

Route with extensive passages in the grad ZS/AD: Safe handling with an ice ax, crampons and rope are required. Exposed places or crevasses are fixed if possible or walked in rope team.

3 - difficult

Persistent suspended passages must be managed. These will be insured if possible. Mountaineering on the alpine scale S/D "difficult" with exposed climbing passages (up to IV. UIAA degree). Good use of crampons and rope is required, as well as safe climbing in combined terrain.

4 - very demanding

Exposed and demanding route. The difficulties range up to the alpine scale SS/TD "very difficult" and are mostly insured. Dealing with fixed rope and climbing clamps, increased demands on climbing technique, physical conditions and experience are required, as are all the demands of "difficult" mountaineering.

5 - extreme

Very demanding mountaineering, even without the possibilities of protection. The terrain will rarely exceed the alpine difficulty SS/TD, but can reach the requirements of the alpine scale AS/ES "extremely difficult". Above-average ability and a lot of experience in alpine mountaineering are expected.

Danger Warning: For safety reasons, your personal skills and sufficient experience are required for each expedition and ascent (specific description under Information / Requirements).

Stamina - Endurance

Stamina - Endurance

A mountain athlete needs endurance above any other specific fitness skill. Cardiovascular fitness is of course always subject to the movement (as climbing rocks or steep ice, you will not be able to transfer your triathlete or running fitness to mountains without being solid in the required mountaineering skills).

1 - Active Tour
Easy treks to EBC or on top of Kilimanjaro. You should be an active person.

2 - Sportive Tour
More demanding treks, simple climbs, like the climb of Elbrus. You should be a sportive person regularly exercising (at least 2-3x per week).

3 - Demanding Trek / Expedition
Very demanding treks like to the top of Aconcagua, or expeditions at the physical lower level like Ama Dablam. You should be an endurance athlete wit mountaineering experience. You should train endurance at least 3x/week.

4 - High Endurance - Expedition

To climb Everest (with oxygen-support) or some of the "easier" 8000m peaks you need a strong endurance. You should train specifically at least 4-5x per week.

5 - Very high Endurance - Expedition
Some of our special self-supported 8000m+ peak climbs as on Makalu, or to climb Everest (without oxygen-support) fit into this category. Your endurance should be near the level of a professional mountain athlete.

K2 Climb

Our expedition to K2 leads through the Baltoro, Pakistan, to the classical routes along the Abruzzi spur. This almost perfect pyramid stands high above the Karakoram and can be deemed the mountain of mountains for mountaineers. It is steeper than Everest or any of the other 8000m peaks, hence the ascent requires experience in rope work at high altitude. We put together strong teams of individuals, guided by the best leaders, and supported by amazing staff, and offer professional mountaineers and groups to join our services. So please inquire to join our next K2 expedition team.

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K2 Climb

Selected dates:
22. Jun to 03. Aug 2025

Basic costs:: 15.200,00 €

Full service:: 38.750,00 €

Airport of departure:

Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hannover, Stuttgart, München, Salzburg, Wien (EU)

Upgrades

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K2 costs and services vary on the demand you have for your expedition. The basic service is only available for professional climbers and very experienced groups while our full-service membership is a guided expedition that can be joined by strong individual mountaineers (and groups of course too). You are happy to discuss the package that gives you the best chances to realize your K2 climb in the way you desire.

Costs and Services - K2

Basic costs include the following services:

International flight ticket: Economy from Europe (budget EUR 750) with coordination of group members.
Arrival & Departure: Airport – Hotel transfers Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
Permit: Expedition Royalty and permit of Pakistan Government to climb K2.
Liaison Officer: 1 Liaison officer with all his costs
Garbage Management: Garbage Deposit fees.
Insurance: Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all employees by SummitClimb and our subcontractors in Pakistan
Hotel Accommodation In Islamabad: 2 nights hotel at 3*hotel in Islamabad (B&B, Twin sharing)
Welcome Dinner: Islamabad with expedition team and some of our staff
Team transportation for our members:
- Domestic Flight for all members for Islamabad to Skardu and Skardu to Islamabad, alternative drive by the Karakoram Highway
- Drive by Jeep Skardu to Askole and on returning Askole to Skardu
- Trekking with guide and porters/mules for luagage from Askole to base camp (50kg allowance) and back (40kg allowance)
Hotel Accommodation In Skardu: max. 4 nights hotel at 3*hotel (B&B, Twin sharing) in Skardu or along the route (if necessary)
Baltoro Trek - Accommodation: Food 3 meals a day (BDL; including tea and coffee) at campsites during the trek along all necessary equipment (comfortable tent, twin sharing) and well-trained staff
Base Camp - Services:
- Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & Kitchen Helpers
- All staff salary & allowance: All Pakistani staffs & porters daily wages, salary, equipment, foods & clothing.
- Food 3 meals a day (BDL; including tea and coffee)
- Base Camp manager
Base Camp Tent: Each member will have an individual tent in Base Camp, foam mattresses and pillow.
Base Camp Group Tents: 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, min. 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Pakistani base camp staffs, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
Heater: Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camp.
Solar/Generator/Light: 1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.
Medical kit: Pharmaceuticals, medical devices, emergency oxygen - for group and staffs
Communication: UVF-radio to contact Base Camp for each party of 2 basic climbers.

Full-service K2 Climb

Additional to the basic costs in the full-service membership included are:

Experienced Expedition leader: Very experienced 8000m-SummitClimb-Leader (min. 6 members, max. per each 12 full-service-members)
High Altitude Porters (HAP): At 1:2-ratio per member for setup of high camp setup and summit push (not a 1:1 guide-ratio, available as upgrade)
Group climbing equipment: high altitude tents (sharing), necessary cooking gas, cooking-set per tent, high food for member, high camp shovels, fixing gears, fixed static lines (min. 3km) and dynamic ropes
Communication: Satellite Phone for emergency communication carrying by guide, UVF-radio for staff/members, tracking device for guide.

Additional Services available on our K2 climb

Personal 1:1 Guide & O2-Support: While our 1:1-ratio on HAP allows a perfect setup for fixing the route and building high camps, they will not be able to guide you 1:1 due to exactly those tasks. In case you want a 1:1 guide, we have different options for you: Pakistani Guide, Sherpa-Guide from Nepal, and International (IVBV) guide.

Individual packages: Request your desire and we will send you a quote for your unique SummitClimb-expedition

International Flights

We can organize your flight solution from the USA, Canada, and other parts of the world (costs upon request) or deduct our budget in case you arrange your own flight (additional USD 50 for each airport transfer, per vehicle).

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To summit K2, we need a good plan and the flexibility to adjust to the conditions we experience on the mountain. We plan to climb along the Abruzzi ridge, which is considered the standard route. Our well-trained staff is ahead of us on the mountain and to prepare base camp and fix some of the climbing route. For professional high-altitude climbers, we can organize alternative routes from the same K2-Pakistan base camp.

K2 expedition itinerary

Our expedition to K2 is planed along the following 7-week-timeframe. Pre-Arrival, extension, and fast-track options are available.

Day 1: Flight to Pakistan
Day 2: Arrive in Islamabad early in the morning, pick-up, gear check and training at Margalla hills, group welcome dinner.
Day 3: Fly from Islamabad to Skardu, dribe to the hotel with garden overlooking the Indus River. Relax and acclimatize to Pakistan, at 2,280 m / 7,580 ft
Day 4: Final day to organize equipment and prepare our expedition.
Day 5: Drive to Askole in jeeps 2,900m / 9,520 ft
Day 6: Trek to Jhola, at 3025 m / 9,925 ft
Day 7: Trek to Paiju, at 3370 m /11,057 ft
Day 8: Trek to Urdukas, at 4,200 m / 13,780 ft
Day 9: Trek to Goro 2 4, at 4,400 m / 14,435 ft
Day 10: Trek to Concordia, at 4,600m /15,180 ft
Day 11: Arrive K2 base camp 5,150m / 16,900 ft
Day 12-14, Build the base: Rest days in base camp. We organize our equipment, go on short hikes & climbs for acclimatization. If climbers are feeling well and the weather allows, we may begin our rotation to the high camps.
Days 15 - 25, Acclimatization: We make at least one rotation climbing to the High Camps 1, 2, 3, and potentially touch Camp 4 (for members without oxygen) before making our summit attempt. This 3-5 day rotation is followed by at least two rest days at base camp. Additional 4-6 reserve days for weather/conditions.
Days 26 - 40, K2 climb: We plan to ascend and descend in 5 days. Additional 10 days allow for an extra rotation, waiting for a weather window, or other uncertainties. We plan our summit push end of July / beginning of August (statistical the best time)
Day 41-42: Organize gear for departure
Day 43: Trek to Goro 2.
Day 44: Trek to Paiju.
Day 45: Trek to Askole.
Day 46: Drive from Askole to Skardu by jeep.
Day 47: Fly from Skardu to Islamabad.
Day 48: Islamabad, evening flight
Day 49: Flight and arrival at home.

To climb K2

Your ascent should be well prepared and you should meet all the necessary requirements. We only accept experienced high-altitude mountaineers as participants in our team and look forward to getting to know you during the application and preparation process.

Pakistan - Red Tape

Since 24 February 2022 travelers need a negative PCR-Test or a Covid-19-vaccination certificate to enter Pakistan. You are required to provide contact information through the Pass Track App and may also have to fill in a health declaration form on arrival. Pakistan government guidance, including links to the Pass Track App on Covid-19 Pakistan.

Permit / Visa: We advise you to register at least 3 months before the start of the expedition. Late registrations are possible until 4 weeks before the start of the expedition if there are free places on the team permit. After registration, you will receive a briefing and invoice. In the further process, you will receive an invitation letter and have to fill in the permit form to apply for the appropriate mountain visa.

Safety

K2 expedition - participation

Soon we will specify more details here for the requirement that are needed to climb K2 with our expedition team.

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