K2 Base Camp and the Gondogoro Pass

I was planning on making this trek August 2020 …

… not much chance it’s going to happen this year. #COVID-19

Atlas & Boots was there in 2019:

My 14-day K2 base camp trek in Karakoram mountains of #Pakistan, followed by a crossing of the technical Gondogoro La Pass.

At 8,611m (28,251ft), #K2 is the second highest mountain in the world.

The K2 base camp trek route is via Concordia, the confluence of the Baltoro and Godwin-Austen glaciers at around 4,700m (15,419ft).

It is one of the few places in the world where you can see four 8,000m peaks: K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I and Gasherbrum II.

Read the trip report.

K2 as seen from Concordia

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3 Replies to “K2 Base Camp and the Gondogoro Pass”

  1. Thanks for the detailed report. I have few questions if you don’t mind answering. Why did you pick this trekking company? We’re the guides punctual? How was the food on the trek? Did you get your trekking permits ready before your arrival to Pakistan? Are the toilets on the trek very dirty?

  2. Great questions. For the K2 Base Camp trek, most trekkers choose companies based in Skardu since they handle permits, logistics, porters, and experienced guides for the Baltoro Glacier route. Food on organized treks is usually prepared by a cook traveling with the team, and while facilities are basic in such a remote area, camps generally have toilet tents and follow basic hygiene practices.

    If you’re also interested in the full expedition side of the mountain, this guide about climbing K2 might be helpful:
    https://skardutrekkers.com/trip/k2-climbing-expedition/

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