Climbing Equipment and Gear List
Mountain climbing Gears
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β Β Helmet ( Black diamond, Petzel )
β Β Alpine Ice Axe (65-70cm)
β Β A mountaineering harness, with adjustable leg loops.
β Β Carabiners: 3 locking and 6 regular
β Β Rappel device: ATC or figure 8
Mountaineering boots
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β Β Mountaineering boots suitable for above 6000m; La Sportiva Gsm2 or equivalent
β Β Hiking shoes for the trek to base camp with ankle protection
β Β Gaiters
β Β Thermal mountaineering socks or equivalent: 6 pairs
β Β Liner socks or equivalent: 3 pairs
Body Layers:
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β Β 2 merino base layers: top / bottom set
β Β 1 mid layer top: breathable Underwear
β Β Lightweight Nylon Pants: 1 pair
β Β Hooded Soft Shell jacket To be worn over other layers
β Β Soft Shell Guide Pants: Gore Tex and breathable
β Β Hooded Hard Shell: Gore Tex and breathable
β Β Hard Shell Pants: Gore Tex and breathable, big enough to wear over your guide trousers
β Β Insulated Down Jacket with hood: North Face Himalayan parka or equivalent
β Β Insulated synthetic Pants: Worn primarily when climbing below Camp 2
β Β Long jones equivalent to Rabβs Polartec or equivalent: 2 pairs
Headgear and Hand wear:
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β Β Wool hat (ski hat)
β Β Sunhat: To shade your face / neck from the sun on a hot day
β Β Buff: To protect your neck / face from the sun
β Β Under helmet Balaclava
β Β Glacier glasses: Full protection with side covers or wrap around
β Β Ski goggles: To be worn on summit day in the event of high winds
β Β Lightweight synthetic liner gloves: For wearing on a hot day; 2 pairs
β Β Soft shell gloves: To wear for moderate cold / wind
β Β Shell glove with insulated liner: To wear for severe cold / strong wind
β Β Expedition Mitts for bad weather
Personal Gear:
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β Β Expedition Backpack: 65L pack should be large enough.
β Β Trekking Backpack: To carry on the trek to base camp. Simple and light.
β Β Sleeping Bag: Rated to at least -40Β°F. Goose down or synthetic
β Β Compression stuff sacks: 3 large ones; for reducing volume of the sleeping bag, down parka, etc., in your pack.
β Β High Quality sleeping pad (1 for base camp and 1 for high camps): Full length is preferred.
β Β Closed cell foam pad: To be used in conjunction with the inflating pad for warmth and comfort when sleeping.
β Β Trekking poles with snow baskets: Adjustable poles
β Β Cup: Plastic insulated cup for drinking
β Β Bowl: A plastic bowl for eating dinner or breakfast
β Β Spoon: Plastic spoon
β Β Head torch: 1 normal for base camp and 1 with remote battery systems for climbing at night. This will be used whilst climbing at night
β Β Sunscreen: SPF 50 or above
β Β Lip balm with sunblock
β Β Water bottles: 2 wide mouth bottles with 1 liter capacity
β Β Water bottle parkas (2): fully insulated with zip opening
β Β Thermos: 1 litre (buy a good ones to keep your water warm for longer hours)
β Β Pee bottle: 1 litre minimum bottle for convenience at night in the tent
β Β Toiletry bag: Include toilet paper and hand sanitizer and small towel
β Β Hand warmers & toe warmers
β Β Pen Knife or multi tool (optional)
β Β Camera: bring extra batteries and memory cards
β Β Personal solar charging system (optional but recommended)
β Β Travel Clothes
β Β Duffel bags (2) with locks: To transport equipment
β Β Base Camp extra Items: Kindle, I pad, books, smart phone, etc
β Β Snack food: Please bring a few days of your favourite climbing snack food such as bars, energy gels, nuts, beef jerky, etc. A variety of salty and sweet is recommended to give you extra energy.
β Β Small personal first aid kit: Include athletic tape, Band-Aidβs, Ibuprofen, blister care, personal medications, etc
β Β Medications and Prescriptions: Bring antibiotics (Azithromycin, etc.), and altitude medicine such as Diamox and dexamethasone
Arrive in Islamabad & Expedition Briefing
β° 540m
Our team will receive you at Islamabad International Airport with a name placard and transfer you to your hotel. Share flight details
π Grand Islamabad / Envoy Hotel or equivalent
Fly Islamabad β Skardu (or Drive via KKH)
β° 2,230m | β± 45 min flight (or 10β12 hrs drive)
Scenic morning flight over Nanga Parbat and the Karakoram to Skardu. (If weather delays the flight, travel overland via the Karakoram Highway to Chilas/Skardu).
π Relax Inn or equivalent, Skardu
Skardu β Final Preparations & Sightseeing
β° 2,230m | β± Rest / Preparation day
Final gear check, food sorting, and team assembly. Staff complete porter bookings, equipment distribution, and local government clearances.
π Relax Inn or equivalent, Skardu
Drive Skardu β Askole Village
β° 3,000m | β± 6β7 hours drive
Rugged 4x4 jeep safari through the Shigar and Braldo valleys to Askole, the final village and gateway to the Baltoro Glacier.
π Camp / Local Lodge, Askole
Trek Askole β Jhola
β° 3,200m | π 18 km | β± 6β7 hours
Begin trekking along the Braldo River, crossing the Dumordo River via suspension bridge to reach the campsite at Jhola.
π Camp β twin-sharing dome tent
Trek Jhola β Paiju
β° 3,450m | π 20 km | β± 6β7 hours
Trek along the river valley with views of the Trango Towers appearing in the distance, camping at the shaded oasis of Paiju.
π Camp β twin-sharing dome tent
Trek Paiju β Urdukas
β° 4,050m | π 15 km | β± 7β8 hours
Step onto the immense snout of the Baltoro Glacier. Ascend the lateral moraine to Urdukas, offering towering views of Cathedral Peak and the Trango group.
π Camp β twin-sharing dome tent
Trek Urdukas β Goro II
β° 4,380m | π 12 km | β± 5β6 hours
Trek along the medial moraine of the Baltoro Glacier, surrounded by Masherbrum and Tower of Mustagh, camping on the glacier surface at Goro II.
π Camp β glacier dome tents
Trek Goro II β Concordia (Mitre Base Camp)
β° 4,600m | π 12 km | β± 4β5 hours
Trek to Concordia (4,600m), the magnificent amphitheater of 8,000m peaks. Establish Base Camp directly at the base of Mitre Peak.
π Mitre Peak Base Camp / Concordia (4,600m)
Climbing Period β Scouting, High Camp & Summit Push
β° 4,600m β 6,010m | β± 9 days
Begins with camp setup and traditional ceremony. The team conducts reconnaissance on the lower rock bands and establishes High Camp at ~5,300m near the ridge shoulder. During an early alpine start, climbers negotiate 50Β°β55Β° ice gullies and technical rock pitches to reach the knife-edge 6,010m summit of Mitre Peak before rappelling safely back to Base Camp.
βΊ Base Camp / High Bivouac
Base Camp Pack-Up & Trek to Goro II
β° 4,380m | β± 4β5 hours
Disassemble camps following strict leave-no-trace protocols. Trek down the Baltoro Glacier from Concordia to Goro II.
π Glacier Camp at Goro II
Trek Goro II β Bardumal / Paiju
β° 3,450m | β± 6β7 hours
Continue descending the Baltoro Glacier past Urdukas to Paiju campsite.
π Camp at Paiju
Trek Paiju β Askole
β° 3,000m | β± 7β8 hours
Complete the final trekking leg along the Braldo Valley to Askole village. Celebrate with local Balti porters and staff.
π Local Guest House / Camp, Askole
Drive Askole β Skardu
β° 2,230m | β± 6β7 hours drive
Jeep drive back to Skardu. Rest, hot showers, and celebratory team dinner.
π Relax Inn or equivalent, Skardu
Fly Skardu β Islamabad (Contingency Drive)
β° 540m | β± 45 min flight
Morning flight to Islamabad. (If flights are delayed due to mountain weather, travel overland via KKH).
π Grand Islamabad / Envoy Hotel or equivalent
International Departure
β± Breakfast included
Official de-briefing with the Alpine Club of Pakistan / Ministry of Tourism. Transfer to Islamabad International Airport for homebound flights.
β Departure β transfer to airport
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