GASHERBRUN II

13th highest in the world

Altitude 8035m/26.358ft.

Location Pakistan/China

First Ascent 18.05.1956 Fritz Moravec,Joseph Larch, Hans Willenpart (AT)

First Non Ox ascent 18.05.1956 Fritz Moravec,Joseph Larch, Hans Willenpart (AT)

First Winter ascent 02.02.2011 Simone Moro,(IT), Deniz Urubko(KZ), Cory Richards(US)

First Woman ascent 12.08.1975 Anna Okopinsk/ Halina Kruger-Syrokomska(PL)

First Woman Non Ox ascent 12.08.1975 Anna Okopinsk/ Halina Kruger-Syrokomska(PL)

Difficulty it was considered one of the easiest 8000m after the Banana Ridges collapse the climb has become more difficult. Ice falls, crevasses, snow and exposures  Gasherbrum II, the last peak in eight thousand meter ranking, is situated on the North West of Baltoro Glacier, just besides Hidden Peak. Having spectacular neighborhood of K-2, Gasherbrum I, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum IV, Chogolisa and Golden Throne, Gasherbrum II attracts big number of alpinists every year. The climb is not as difficult as Hidden Peak but still considered a worthy experience. Initial climb up to camp I has many crevasses.

Trip Facts

Activity            Expedition
Duration         58 Days
Grade               Hard
Trek Type        Hotel / Camping Trek
Season             June - July

Arrival              Mid June Islamabad, Pakistan

Departure        Mid August Islamabad, Pakistan:  

Route               Normal

Capacity          Max. 10 climbers 

Booking          Until May