Friday, September 25, 2015

Broad Peak Expedition 2012


Broad Peak (originally named K3) is the 12th highest mountain on Earth, located on the border of China-Pakistan. Broad Peak is part of the Gasherbrum massif and is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) from K2. Broad Peak was originally named K3 right after the naming of K2 but on closer inspection by a later party, it was discovered that the summit was over 1½ kilometers (1 mile) long, thus "Broad Peak". Broad Peak is known locally as Faichan Kangri. The literal translation of "Broad Peak" to Phalchan Kangri is not accepted among the Baltis. 
The first ascent of Broad Peak was made on June 9, 1957 by Fritz Wintersteller, Marcus Schmuck, Kurt Diemberger, and Hermann Buhl of an Austrian expedition led by Marcus Schmuck. A first attempt by the team was made on May 29 where Fritz Wintersteller and Kurt Diemberger reached the forepeak (8,030m). This was also accomplished without the aid of supplemental oxygen or high altitude porters and without base camp support.

Broad Peak
OtherNames       
Falchen Kangri, K-3
Latitude:
35° – 48 N
Elevation:
8047-m (26,414 ft)
Longitude:
76° – 33 E
Ranked:
12th (4th in Pakistan)
BC height
4800-M
Location:
Karakorum- Baltoro Skardu
Best Period:
June to August
Duration:
50 Days
First Accent:
June 9, 1957 by an Austrian team

Day
Itinerary
09
Trek to Goro-II (5-6hrs) 4380m
01
Islamabad/Rawalpindi
10
Trek to Broad Peak base camp 4800m
02
Drive to Chilas 11-12hrs
11/40
30 days for climbing
03
Drive to Skardu 8-9hrs
41/45
Trek down to Askoli or Hushe
04
Drive to Askoli 6-7hrs 3000m
46
Drive to Skardu 6-7hrs
05
Trek to Jhola 5-6hrs 3200m
47
Drive to Chilas 8-9hrs
06
Trek to Paiyu 6-7 hrs 3450m
48
Drive to Islamabad 11-12hrs
07
Free day in Paiyu
49
Islamabad
08
Trek to Urdukas 6-7hrs 4050m
50
Fly back 











Price:   4015 Euro
Departures:  
June 12, 2012, July 31, 2012  
Departure: 
June 23, 2012, August 11, 2012 

Services included list
Royalty fee U$ 5400
Hotels:
Additional royalty fee U$ 900 
Islamabad: Embassy Lodge, Heritage, Chancery
Environmental tax U$ 200
Chilas:            Midway Shangri-La
Liaison officer daily wages & equipment
Skardu: K2 Motel, Concordia Motel,  Masherbrum
Arrange welfare meeting at Alpine Club Member’s personal baggage 
Transport:
 Islamabad- Skardu, Islamabad, pick and drops
Cargo clearance
4 X4 Jeeps: Skardu, Askoli- Skardu
Staff:   Guide, cook, assistant cooks
Porters: Askoli, Gasherbrum BC, Hushe
Camping Food: Askoli, Gasherbrum BC, Hushe & 30
days in base camp
Camping Equipment
D3V sleeping tent, mess tent, kitchen tent,
store tent, toilet tent, shower tent, mattress,
chairs, tables etc
Kitchen utensils:      
Complete kitchen utensils (crockery) 

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