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G1 & G2 - Gasherbrum Expedition

Climb G1 and/or G2 with our top experts:
✪ Most experienced leaders and sherpas
✪ Gasherbrum I - 8,080 m (26,510 ft)
✪ Gasherbrum II -8,038 m (26,370 ft)
✪ Strong teams, basic as full-service

Facts

Country
Pakistan
Altitude
8038 m
Difficulty
Trip dates
20.06.2026 - 30.07.2026
Booking status
from €12,250.00
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Gasherburm II Summit Push - Bergsteiger um Aufstieg Richtung Gipfel des G2 | © SummitClimb - member Tunc Findik

Overview

Gasherbrum I and II: The traverse of these two beautiful 8,000 meter high pyramids was made by Reinhold Messner and Hans Kammerlander in 1984. In fact, also for us, Gasherbrum I (known as Hidden Peak) and Gasherbrum II together in one expedition simply make sense: an "easier" and a "medium" 8,000 m peak ascent with the same approach and departure and base camp.

Our team is stronger, the service in the base camp is more extensive and our experienced expedition leaders organize the joint logistics. Only from camp 1 at about 6,000m altitude the ascent ways separate. Depending on your skills and interests you can join for G2 or G1 or both 8,000m peaks as part of our expedition.

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Itinerary G1 & G2 - Gasherbrum Expedition

G2 and G1 expedition: We are planning with a time frame of 40 days for either of the 8,000 meters peaks and for the Doubleheader G1&2 with an 4-day extension (see Upgrade). From the preparation in the Alps to the coordination and perfect organization in Pakistan, we offer you the framework for your Gasherbrum ascent. Here you will find the planned expedition schedule.

Trip Itinerary G1 & G2 - Gasherbrum (41 Days)

Planned Itinerary

Individual departure:

We have scheduled flights from Europe, probably with QATAR or TURKISH Airlines that we can book for you; arrival today or early the next morning in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Arrival early in the morning, airport transfer, and accommodation in a simple, private hotel in Rawalpindi/Islamabad - For security reasons we avoid the big international chains. Expedition briefing. Hotel BnB.

Ideally flight to Skardu, otherwise by bus via the Karakorum Highway to Chilas driving along the dizzying gorge of the Indus River. Journey approx. 15 hours. Flight approx. 45 min - overnight stay. Hotel FB.

By jeep, the Braldu Gorge is reached through the lovely Shigar Valley via Dasu. Depending on the conditions, the road can be driven to Askole, the last village, or vehicles may have to be changed about 8 hours drive. Camp FB, altitude: 3,048 m (10,000 ft)

The expected 7-day march to Gasherbrum base camp begins. Today we follow the course of the river Braldu past the Biafo glacier, Korophon (lunch break) to the junction with the Dumordo river. We cross it to reach the camp Jhola, approx. 5 hours hike. Camp FB, altitude above sea level: 3,160 m. (10,367 ft)

Continuing, partly adventurously close, along the Braldu we reach after some up and down the camp at a green forested island called Paiju, approx. 6 hrs. Camp FB.

The next day, after a short distance, the 60 kilometers long Baltoro glacier is entered. A laborious up and down over moraines (but with a view of the Trango towers) leads to the southern edge of the glacier, past the Liligo camp to Urdukas, approx. 8 hours hike. Camp FB, altitude: 4,150 m (13,615 ft)

We enter the glacier and walk past Masherbrum and Muztagh Tower to the campsite, from now on the ice, approx. 6 hrs. Camp FB, altitude: 4,350 m (14,272 ft)

In view of the ever more powerful Gasherbrum IV we reach the famous Concordiaplatz with a view of K2, Chogolisa, and Broad Peak, approx. 4 hrs. Camp FB, altitude: 4,800m (15,750 ft)

The trail branches off to the south. Along with the upper Baltoro and Abruzzi glaciers, we reach the base camp under the basin of the Gasherbrum group, about 5 hrs. Camp FB, altitude: 5,000 m (16,404 ft).

We spend a full day to set up and further acclimatize. Camp FB, altitude: 5,000m (16,404 ft).

Ascent and setup for an overnight stay in the 1st high camp - C1 at 5,900m (19,355 ft)

We rest to get used to the altitude.

Ascent and material depot in the 2nd high camp - C2 at 6,350m (20,670 ft) and overnight stay in C2.

Ascent and material depot in the 3rd high camp at 7000m (22,965 ft) and descent to C1.

Descent and rest in base camp

Rest days at base camp: It's important to get full 48h+ rest before the summit push.

Summit push: Ascent to C1 at 5,900m (19,355 ft)

Summit push: Ascent to C2 at 6,350m (20,670 ft)

Summit push: Ascent to C3 at 7000m (22,965 ft)

Ascent to the Gasherburm II - summit at 8,035 m (26,362 ft)

Descent to C3 and if possible onwards to C2 or C1 at 5,900m (19,355 ft)

Further descent to the C1 at 5,900m (19,355 ft) or base camp.

We have a total of ten days as a reserve.

  • Most likely we will need additional days due to weather (snow, wind, storm) or conditions (danger of avalanches).
  • The acclimatization at 5000m altitude (base camp) level is certainly not yet completed after 2 weeks and further nights in the comfortable base camp will improve your acclimatization
  • These days are important to improve our summit chances.

Hidden Peak (G1): The team at Gasherbrum I will proceed similarly and try to reach at least 7000m altitude during the acclimatization. With the help of our porters/guides, we will set up the camps and attach fixed ropes. The team of the doubleheader G I & G II (if necessary +8 days) will use these and relieve the 1st team during the dismantling.

Today you have to arrive at the base camp at the latest and should prepare your things for the next day's departure.

We dismantle the base camp and cross the upper Baltoro glacier to Camp Ali at 4,820m (15,815 ft) between Mitre Peak and Chogolisa.

As the last highlight of the expedition we cross the Gondokoro La Pass at 5,650m (18,540 ft) into the Hushe Valley. The pass has to be crossed early (or at night) - in the sunrise a great panorama shows up - and then follows the steep descent to Husbang, the crossing of the Gondokoro glacier.

The last stage with views of the K6-K7 region and the other side of Masherbrum brings us back to Hushe - towards civilization. The drive through the green Hushe Valley back to Skardu takes six hours. Accommodation as at the beginning of the Concordia Motel.

Return flight to Rawalpindi. Should the weather not be suitable, we have to start the return trip in 24 hours via the Karakorum Highway.

Return flight in the early morning and arrival in Germany or Austria, Switzerland.

Prepare

Red Tape

After registration you will receive a 1st briefing for further preparation. Pakistan is an adventurous travel destination. Its people welcome us warmly but a lot of bureaucracy is involved:

• Registration at least 3 months before expedition starting date
• Permit and visa applications approx. 2 months before expedition starting date
• Final briefing approx. 2 weeks before the start of the expedition

Temperatures

In the summer temperatures in the Karakorum can be very warm during the day in the lower parts of the mountain - positive temperatures in the sun at 6000m.

At higher altitudes we expect very cold summit push:
• summit in the morning / at night down to - 25°C
• with wind chill factor down to - 50°C

Personal equipment

You need to bring your personal equipment. Our recommended equipment list is available as PDF download.
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Danger note

You participate in this expedition independently and at your own risk. The extreme height and extreme cold will inevitably bring dangers. Due to the high altitude, the rescue possibilities are extremely limited.

Participation requirements

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mountaineering skills
Condition Trekking
Stamina / Endurance
  • General

    You are an independent alpinist and high altitude climber who meets the technical and physical requirements. Ideally, you have experience in mountaineering around 7,000 m+ / 23,000 ft+ altitude and you tolerate the altitude well. You should have experience in camping in winter conditions.

  • Gipfeltag der Gasherburm II Expedition 2014: Bergsteiger auf dem Weg zum G2-Summit | © SummitClimb - member Tunc Findik

    Technical requirements

    G2 - Gasherbrum II: Independent alpine touring, at least AD+ according to French standards Alpine Scale (experience in alpine touring). Climbing up to at least 50° in ice/snow and easy block climbing (up to III. difficulty ridge) with mountaineering boots, also without belaying, is required. Safe use of self-belay, ascent clamp (introduction again in the base camp), when abseiling and roping up on the glacier and crevasse recovery are necessary.
     
    G1 - Hidden Peak: As for G2 and safe climbing up to 60° in ice and longer steep passages in the Japanese couloir.
  • Gasherbrum II climb | © SummitClimb - member Tunc Findik

    Physical requirements

    You should have the physical condition for up to 1000 meters of altitude* ascent to over 7000m altitude. The summit stage takes 12 to 18 hours. The ascent requires several days of mountaineering and transportation of personal equipment to the camps (backpack with 12 to 15kg**). Physical robustness and the willingness to forego comfort are necessary.

    *at an alpine level this means at least 2500Hm ascent in 8 to 10 hours.
    **for basic participants 4-5 kg more material (tent, rope, etc.) must be expected.
Felix Berg auf dem Gasherbrum II im Sommer 2018, Hidden Peak rechts im Bild © Adam Bielecki. | © Adam Bielecki
Nach erfolgreicher alpiner Besteigung durch die Westwand des G2, Expedition 2018.

Testimonials

Gasherbrum experience: On July 16, 2018, our mountaineers Adam Bielecki and Felix Berg were the only mountaineers - as members of our expedition . to reach the highest point of Gasherbrum II in a difficult season, and they even managed a new variation through the west face. For 2021 we plan to be back on the Gasherburms - please inquire now.
Tunc Findik auf dem Gipfel des Gasherbrum II | © SummitClimb Tunc Findik

Costs & Services

G1 and G2 - costs and services: We plan to organize two teams, ideally each of 6 to 14 participants. If you participate at the basic price, you have to provide all high camp material yourself and climb the mountain independently (min. 2 joint participations). Your full-service-membership includes full support by the expedition leader, all high camp materials like tents, gas, food, and the support by high camp porters (sherpas) during the ascent.

Basic Package

  • Organisation of the expedition
  • Permit fees (new 2025 permit costs, US$ 3000 per person) for G2 oder G1*
  • Liaison officers
  • All domestic flights (weather dependent), buses, jeeps and porters
  • 40 KG personal baggage transport to base camp
  • Three meals each day while traveling to/from base camp
  • Group emergency equipment and satellite phone
  • Two nights stay in Islamabad hotel on arrival. Two nights prior to departure (double room). Single rooms available (small additional fee)
  • Full base camp set-up with dining tent, showers, bathroom and solar charger
  • Three meals each day while in base camp (limited to 20 days, unlimited for full-service-members)
  • Single tents in basecamp

*for Doubleheader pleas choose the upgrade

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20.06.2026 - 30.07.2026
€12,250.00
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Full Service

All services included in Basic Service Package PLUS:
 
  • British, European or American leader:
    - leadership (not individual guiding) of the ascent
  • Double tents above base camp
  • Group gear and supplies
  • Expert climbing Sherpa / High Altitude Porter (HAP):
    - min. 1 sherpa per 3-4 clients
    - gear, salary, and insurance 
    - support for the setup of high camps
  • Setup of fixed ropes, group fixing gear
  • Group emergency equipment and satellite phone
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€20,750.00
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Not included
  • International flight to/from Pakistan (can be arranged at an additional cost)
  • Visa for Pakistan (E-Visa, approx. USD 51, an invitation will be sent)
  • Personal equipment and expenses of a personal nature (such as telephone, alcoholic beverages, gifts, etc.)
  • Lunch and dinner in Islamabad
  • Travel insurance (health and accident, cancellation)
  • Gratitudes (approx. USD 200 is reasonable)

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