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Glaciar Baltoro (Wikipedia) GLACIAR BALTORO (WIKIPEDIA) El glaciar Baltoro, de 57 kilómetros de largo, es uno de los glaciares más largos del mundo fuera de las regiones polares. Está ubicado en el Baltistán, dentro de los Territorios del norte de Pakistán, y se extiende por parte de la cordillera del Karakórum. La subcordillera Baltoro Muztagh está al norte y al este del glaciar, mientras que las montañas de Masherbrum se encuentran al sur. Con 8611 m, el K2 es la montaña más alta de la región. En un radio de 20 km se encuentran otros tres ochomiles. El glaciar es tributario del río Shigar, que desemboca en el río Indo. A su vez, en el Baltoro desembocan varios glaciares: el Godwin-Austen, que fluye desde el sur del K2; el Abruzos y varios glaciares del Gasherbrum, provenientes del grupo de picos del Gasherbrum; el glaciar de Vigne, que viene del Chogolisa; y el glaciar de Yermandendu, que comienza en la zona del Masherbrum. La confluencia del Baltoro con el glaciar Godwin-Austen se conoce como Concordia; este lugar y el campamento base del K2 son destinos populares de senderismo. La parte final del glaciar es muy ancha y su parte central es un extenso campo de nieve. Pequeños glaciares van desembocando, creando cascadas de hielo en el punto de unión. Las paredes laterales tienen notables pendientes, llegando a ser precipicios. El glaciar ha esculpido a su paso estrías en las rocas, y el hielo en movimiento ha formado depresiones que se han convertido en numerosos lagos glaciales. Puede accederse al glaciar por la ciudad balti de Skardu. CONCORDIA (WIKIPEDIA) Concordia es el nombre de la confluencia del glaciar Baltoro con el glaciar Godwin-Austen, en el corazón de la cordillera del Karakórum. Se encuentra en la región de Baltistan, parte de Gilgit- Baltistán de Pakistán. El nombre fue le fue dado por exploradores europeos por el parecido del lugar con la confluencia de dos glaciares en los Alpes Berneses, subcordillera de los Alpes, Europa. Alrededor de este punto se encuentran algunos de los picos más altos del mundo, destacando el K2, segunda montaña más alta del mundo. Cuatro de los 14 ochomiles del mundo se encuentran en la región, así como muchos otros picos de importancia. Concordia es el mejor lugar de acampada para montañeros realizando senderismo. Con vistas inigualables, ofrece la posibilidad de caminar al campo base de varios picos: K2 (3 horas), Broad Peak (dos horas) y Gasherbrum (tres horas). La ruta habitual de senderismo para llegar a Concordia parte desde Skardu y puede volverse por el mismo camino o bien retornar vía el paso Gondongoro (5450 metros) y volver igualmente a Skardu. La lista de montañas más importantes cercanas al glaciar incluye: K2, 2º pico más alto del mundo, 8611 m Gasherbrum I, 11º pico más alto del mundo, con 8080 m Broad Peak, 12º monte más alto del mundo, con 8047 m Gasherbrum II, 13º monte más alto del mundo, con 8035 m Gasherbrum III, 7946 m. Gasherbrum IV, 17º pico más alto del mundo, con 7932 m. Masherbrum (K1), 22º pico más alto del mundo, con 7821 m Chogolisa, 36º pico más alto del mundo, con 7665 m Torre Muztagh, 7273 m. Snow Dome, 7160 m. Biarchedi, 6781 m. Uli Biaho Tower, 6417 m. Torres Trango, 6286 m (sus paredes verticales son los precipicios más altos del mundo). Mitre Peak, 6010 m. TREKKING (inglés) Day 01: Arrival in Islamabad. Day 02: Fly to Skardu(2500m) or move to Chilas by road (in case if flight is canceled). Day 03: Rest in Skardu or on way to Skardu from Chilas. Day 04: Skardu to Askole: (3.000 m). By jeep, drive to Askole takes (6-7 hrs). The last village of GB from where every trek start. Overnight in tent. Day 05: Askole To Jhola: (3.200 m) First day trek starts from Askole to Korofong 2-3 hrs, after walking 1-½ hr walk cross small bridge to Biafo Glacier. After having lunch break at Korofong continue to Jhola (2 hrs). Overnight in tent Day 06: Jhola To Paiyu: (3.600 m) Trek Starts towards to Paiyu from Jhola takes 3-4 hrs. Crossing Bardumal campsites. Have lunch break and continue towards to Paiyu for another 2-3 hrs trail climbs to a Vantage Point providing view of the Snout of Baltoro. Overnight at tent. Day 07: Free day at Paiyu. The most entertaining part of the trip as the stuff members serve you with local foods and Karakorum Goat meat. All of the day is fun. Day 08: Paiju To Khuburse (3.600 m). Start to trek on Baltoro glacier from today its be very interesting day for unknown trekkers. After about 2 hours, the path divides at the snout of Baltoro glacier where the left branch goes to the BC of Trango Tower and the Sarpo Lago pass, Paiyu Peak, Chorichi and Uli Biaho. DAY 09: Khuburse To Goro (4.200 m). This is one of the most interesting part of our trip since we have to walk on steep and zig zag paths. On the way, we can see the eye catching, unique ice cubes, and amazing view of Gaint Mountains of Karakorum. It takes 7 to 8 hours. DAY 10: Goro To Concordia (4.300 m). It takes 5-6 hours walk to get mountains ground Concordia crossing very difficult side crevasses. Overnight in tent. Day 11: CONCORDIA (4.700 m). Day free at Concordia. Optional hike up to K-2 base camp to enjoy a free day at this legendary place. In route, we cross the base camp of Broad Peak and view from Concordia, Gasherbrum IV, K-2, Broad Peak, Mitre, Crystal Ppeak, Marble Peak and Baltoro Kangri are visible. Day 12: Concordia to ALI CAMP (4.900 m). Leaving the Concordia campsite first explored by Martin Conway of France in 1892 AD – a meeting place of five glaciers and thus named after the Place – de – la Concorde in Paris, we start trekking and reach Vigne Glacier. Dinner and overnight in tents at 4.900 m. Day 13: ALI CAMP to KHEUSPANG (4.680 m). Today we shall start very early in the morning and hike up to the Gondogoro Pass. On some slopes and crevasse prone areas, we are required to be roped up. We cross the pass at 5.650 m and descend to the campsite of Kheuspang. Dinner and overnight in tents at 5.000 m. Day 14: KHEUSPANG to SHAISHCHO (3.600 m). Continue your descent to Dalsangpa campsite. Dalsangpa means field of flowers. Views of Masherbrum peaks and glacier are visible from this campsite. Dinner and overnight in tents at 4.150 m. Day 15: SHAISHCHO to Hushe (2.250 m). We will cross the last portion of the glacier and reach Ghondoghoro Baikh. From here, the trek is easy. We descend to Saistcho, a campsite along riverbank under the shadows of trees. Later proceed to Hushe village at the head of the jeep road. The campsite has a clear waterspring surrounded by green fields. Day 16: Drive to Skardu by jeep 6 - 7 hrs. Overnight in hotel. Day 17: Fly to Islamabad or move to Chilas by road. Day 18: Rest in Islamabad or on way to Islamabad from Chilas. Day 19: Fly sweet home. Note: There is one day extra in case of delays as weather, injury or else. Totally, it has 20 days .
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