With its summit resembling a perfect needle, Laila Peak (also spelled Leyla or Lila Peak) is one of the most stunning mountains in Pakistan, if not the entire globe. The peak’s west face, which descends the mountains at an almost consistent gradient and forms a massive ramp, is synonymous with the mountain. Granite that contrasts sharply lines up its northern and eastern sides. In the Masherbrum Mountains of Baltistan, the mountain is situated west of the Chogolisa valley and east of the Gondogoro valley. Most people have seen the mountain after travelling from Concordia and K2 base camp through the Gondogoro La.

Climb Laila Peak with Skardu Expeditions Tracks and Tours:

The first ascents were made without the necessary permissions, just as many peaks of this height in the Karakoram that were scaled in the 1980s and 1990s. Climbs hence only got a little early recognition. A four-person British expedition led by Simon Yates, Sean Smith, and Mark Miller reached the summit for the first time in 1987 by ascending the peak’s west face from the Gondogoro Glacier. Simon Yates’ first significant ascent following the struggle on Siula Grande in 1985. Although it was technically a “unofficial” climb, Simon Yates’ biography “The Flame of Adventure” included a chapter on it, making it as official as any “official” climb. These has several fantastic images of the climb. The gathering continued to make

Skardu Expeditions Tracks and Tours can assist you in turning your ambition of climbing Laila Peak into a reality. If, then Laila Peak is reachable:

• You are highly determined to climb the killer mountain
• You are ready to indulge in extreme adventures
• You are all prepared to face the wrath of nature
• You can risk going too far
• You want to indulge yourself in amazing experiences
• You are resolute to keep climbing in the face of all odds.

Equipment List

Equipment List We are providing you with three lists for the Trek. List 1 and 2 contain items and equipments that you must bring. The third list contains optional items you might need on your trekking holiday. Based on your own judgment you can select things that you might need from the third list.

1 – Must Bring Items:

• First Aid Pack (Diamox (Altitude), Dioralite (re-hydration salts), antiseptic cream, blister treatment, throat lozenges, plasters, Imodium (diarrhea treatment), painkillers)
• Hiking Backpack (Day Pack) 32-42 Litres
• Fleece jacket with hood or a warm jumper
• Mittens or gloves
• Gloves (Thermal)
• Headtorch with spare batteries
• Hiking boots
• Sleeping bag (-16°C comfort rated)
• Sandals (sports) or old shoes (to cross rivers)
• Sun protection cream (including total block for nose, lips etc.)
• Sunglasses
• Sunhat
• Thermarest or any similar mat/pad for sleeping
• Warm hat
• Warm jacket (down)
• Water bottles 1 liter (x2)
• Waterproof jacket
• Waterproof over-trousers
• Antibacterial hand wash
• Shirts/T-shirts
• Socks
• Spare laces
• Underwear (normal and thermal)
• Trekking poles (highly recommended)
• Wash-bag and toiletries
• Walking socks (2/3 pairs)
• Baselayer – leggings (Thermal)
• Trekking Trousers
• Baselayer thermal shirts (2 long sleeves, 2 short sleeves)
• Mountaineering equipment (See “List 2” below)

List 2 – Mountaineering Equipments:

• Crampons
• Mountaineering boots that must be compatible with your crampons. Minimum Grade B2.
• Ice axe
• Climbing harness
• Karabiner/Carabiner (screwgate type x 2)
• Climbing helmet
• Prusik loops X two (2) – (4 meters of 6 mm cord makes up 2)
• Sling (120 cm)

List 3 – Optional:

• Buff or scarf
• Small padlock (for locking your bag)
• Camera
• Insect repellant
• Pen-knife (important: pack sharp tools in hold luggage)
• Repair kit (e.g. thread, needle, duct tape)
• Liner (for sleeping bag)
• Travel clothes
• Bottle for Pee

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It is recommended that the itinerary once finalized not be changed so as to avoid delays and complications. However, if a client requests a change of itinerary for a confirmed booking, Skardu Expedition Treks and Tours will apply change fees. The number of tour days initially booked may be extended by the client and will be charged by Skardu Expedition Treks and Tours accordingly.

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