Broad Peak Expedition 2012 ~ Hunza Guides Pakistan

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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:	12^th (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)