Laila Peak 6200m
EXPEDITION OVERVIEW Gondogoro La Trek...viewed by thousands and climbed by Laila Peak is considered to be the most beautiful peak in few! We acclimatise first by climbing Gondogoro Peak the Karakoram and would challenge Ama Dabalm and (5670m)It is a unique offering by Adventure Peaks. From Khan Tengri as the most stunning peak in the world! It is a the summit you can see all the major summits of the technical 6000m peak situated on the famous circuit that Karakoram including K2, Broad Peak and the links the Hushe valley with Concordia on the K2 and the Gasherbrums
Participation Statement Adventure Peaks recognises that climbing, hill walking and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement. Adventure Travel – Accuracy of Itinerary Although it is our intention to operate this itinerary as printed, it may be necessary to make some changes as a result of flight schedules, climatic conditions, limitations of infrastructure or other operational factors. As a consequence, the order or location of overnight stops and the duration of the day may vary from those outlined. You should be aware that some events are beyond our control and we would ask for your patience. 101 Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0DB Tel: 01539 433794 www.adventurepeaks.com [email protected]
HISTORY FIRST ASCENT Day 10 Ascent of Gondogoro Peak 5750m Technically The first ascent was made by a four man British team staright forward but with a summit that gives a panorama of including Simon Yates, Sean Smith and Mark Miller who Masharbrum, Chogolisa, Hiden Peak, Trinity Peak and of climbed the peak in 1987 via the west face from the course the spear like Laila Peak! Gondogoro Glacier. Day 11 Descend Back to Laila Peak and set up base camp.
Day 12-18 Ascent of Laila Pek
Day 19 Return to Hushe
OUTLINE ITINEARY This is a suggested ideal itinerary, changes may well be necessary according to weather, client fitness and rate of acclimatisation as well as difficulties with transportation. A number of rest days are programmed and these are an important part of our structured acclimatisation programme. This does not mean you shouldn’t do anything – non strenuous walks around the camp, gaining some height and then descending again is likely to be beneficial if you feel you have the energy
Days 1/2 Depart UK arriving Islamabad the next day. Transfer to the hotel. Time to tour the exciting bazaars of Rawalpindi where you will see much gold and silver jewellery and Kasmiri shawls.
Day 3/4 Given good weather we fly to Skardu. If the Day 20 Jeep drive back to Skardu, weather doesn’t allow the flight we make the 2-day drive up the Karakoram Highway (the old silk route) which is just as Day 21/22 Flight or a 2-day drive to Islamabad. Free day in spectacular. Free day in Skardu if we fly. Islamabad if Day 5 We travel to Hushe. by Jeep along a narrow winding flying. trail. The road can quite often suffer from erosion causing it to close quite often, in which case we must walk. Days 22/23 Depart Islamabad
Day 6 Acclimatisation walk to Mashabrum base camp at PREVIOUS EXPEREINCE 4380m You should ideally have previous altitude experience to at least 6000m and be comfortable on leading Scottish grade 3 Day 7 Today with porter support we leave Hushe, the last winter routes, European Alpine D and Rock VS inhabited village, to trek up the Gondogoro Valley by the East bank of the Hushe River. We camp at Saitcho a lovely The expedition will consist of around 6-8 members. It is spot at the junction of the Gondogoro and Charakusa important that team members are experienced mountaineers Valleys by a beautiful lake directly opposite the ice fall with previous high altitude experience as described above. It which tumbles down from the Masharbrum La is equally important that individuals will act as good team
members and allow joint decisions to be made. Day 8-9 We continue up the valley passing our main objective the beautiful Laila Peak and many other stunning 6000m Peaks to reach Gondogoro base camp.
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WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED Air Travel to Islamabad (unless requested) Personal climbing clothes and equipment. Personal insurance, visas and inoculations, food whilst the team is in Islamabad. Importation taxes incurred by your personal equipment (e.g. satellite telephone and other high- tech equipment). Personal medical supplies and personal use of communication equipment. High Altitude Climbing Porter Bonus. Costs associated with leaving the expedition early.
CATERING ARRANGEMENTS Menus will be a good mix between local and European food. Snack food for the hill will be plentiful and consist of such WHAT IS INCLUDED things as: chocolate, cereal bars, jelly, dried fruit, nuts, Air Travel to Islamabad (only if requested) cheese and salami (you help yourself from tubs, so there is Internal flights to Skardu no limit!). Cooked food higher on the hill will be a British Expedition Leader combination of boil in the bag or freeze dried packs, soup All permits, charges, importation taxes and levies and supplemented by snacks. payable to the Government of Pakistan in For special interest and to keep the taste buds going we ask connection with the expedition. that each member brings a small ‘luxury’ item of desire to All hotel and other accommodation up to and share at some point with the rest of the group. including two nights accommodation on our return INSURANCE to Islamabad. Insurance which covers mountain rescue, helicopter All tents, ropes and other communal equipment evacuation and medical expenses is essential. We will necessary for the climb. require a copy of your insurance prior to departure. Medical safety equipment and supplies including Gamo Bag, Stretcher. EQUIPMENT Communication equipment, each member will A detailed equipment list is provided on booking. Specialist have a radio on the hill. items such as sleeping bags, high altitude boots and down Satellite telephone and weather forecasts. suits can be hired or purchased with a 15% discount off the All food, fuel and cooking equipment. RRP. All trucks, jeeps, porters, base camp workers. Base Camp services., cooks, cook boys, tents, seating etc. High Altitude Climbing Porter support on the mountain . EXTRA COSTS You will spend very little extra once we are on trek, so the extra costs will be restricted to the odd hotel meal at the start and finish of the trek. It is also traditional to tip the local staff including the porters, guides and cook staff. These folk work incredibly hard and will do almost anything to help you out along the trek. You will probably want to make a reasonably generous tip at the end of the trek and we recommend allowing about $180 for this.
BAGGAGE For your own comfort, travel light. Normally airlines restrict baggage to 20kg but you will be wearing boots and one set of trekking clothes. Once on the move you should aim to limit your gear to 15kg, some items can be left at the hotel in Huaraz for your return. A suitable kit bag is provided but important items should also be packed in plastic bags.
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Why Book with Adventure Peaks? HEALTH The risks to health whilst travelling will vary between Financial Security individuals and many issues need to be taken into account, o Adventure Peaks is ATOL bonded giving you e.g. activities abroad, length of stay and general health of the financial security and peace of mind, rather than traveller. It is essential that you consult with your General perhaps sending funds to an unknown destination Practitioner or Practice Nurse 6-8 weeks in advance of in a developing country. travel. They will assess your particular health risks before Communication equipment: recommending vaccines and /or antimalarial tablets. You o All members and Climbing Porters are given a can also check the fit for travel website radio for the duration of the expedition www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk o Satellite Telephone. Mountain Equipment o We use high quality tents such as Terra Nov, Marmot or Mountain Hardwear. . o Good supply of stoves, shovels etc
Base Camp Equipment & facilities o We use strong comfortable base camp tents o Same quality tents for storage and Cooks o Toilet tents o Comfortable seating
Staffing o We have good cooks and climbing porters staff who regularly work for us. o We have a cook and cook assistant at BC to ensure you are well looked after. o Medical o Gamow Bag Our leaders hold first aid certificates and carry a first aid kit o Emergency Equipment, stretcher for medical emergencies. However, you should bring your own supplies of plasters, blister prevention pads (compeed), paracetamol, Insect repellent (DEET) etc. and any medication you are taking.
USEFUL TIPS Just in case your main luggage goes missing en route, it is a good idea to wear your boots on the plane. Most other things can be replaced but comfortable, well worn-in boots are more difficult to replace.
ABOUT PAKISTAN Pakistan is an enormous country which has had its share of political troubles, but last year the British Foreign Office relaxed its advice for travellers. Adventure Peaks have run a number of expeditions and treks in recent years with a number of ‘hardened’ Nepali travellers who all commented on what a wonderful and friendly place Pakistan was, many will return here before going back to Nepal. The Balti people are some of the friendliest and happiest folk I have met, always singing and dancing. Don’t expect the horror stories of the past, gone are the famous Balti strikes and it is wonderfully clean both on the mountain and in the city!
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