Skyang Kangri Expedition
Prepare for an incredible adventure as you scale Skyang Kangri, popularly known as "Staircase Peak." This spectacular mountain is a notable peak in the Baltoro Muztagh subrange, a gorgeous section of the renowned Karakoram Range. Skyang Kangri is located on the border of Pakistan and China, roughly 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) to the northeast of K2, the world's second-highest mountain.
Trip Highlights
Highlights
- Competitive pricing for a seven thousander summit in Pakistan's untamed mountains
- Field office and permanent personnel for logistics to and from the mountain
- Itinerary based on our mountain guide's indigenous knowledge and extensive experience
- Stunning mountain views during the expedition
- Silkroad Guides is a fully authorized indigenous adventure company.
- Our Pakistani high-altitude climber (s) (HAC) generally guides fixed departures.
- Private groups are always a key priority for us.
- We provide guided adventures as well as non-guided (alpine style) climbing.
- We provide "base camp services" as well as "full board services."
- Nepalese Sherpas are accessible on short notice (at least 6 months before arriving in Pakistan).
- The following are examples: High Altitude Support is provided at an additional cost.
a. Pakistani High Altitude Porter (HAP) - Will transport personal equipment weighing up to 20 kg between camps.
b. Nepalese Private Sherpa (personal guide/porter) - Carries up to 20 kg (44 lbs) of your personal kit, climbs with you, melts water, cooks, and will be with you at all times.
c. Personal equipment transportation – Sherpas transport up to 10kg (22 lbs) of personal equipment up and down the mountain between camps.
Holiday Overview
The name "Staircase Peak" refers to the mountain's remarkable East Ridge, which resembles a massive staircase with five distinct steps that entice climbers to scale its towering heights.
Skyang Kangri, with its breathtaking scenery and distinct geological formations, provides an outstanding mountaineering experience. As you embark on this difficult adventure, you will be in the company of some of the world's most spectacular peaks. The approach to Skyang Kangri's peak, with its massive East Ridge, provides both an adrenaline rush and a profound connection with the beautiful vistas of the Karakoram Range.
Climbing Skyang Kangri is an accomplishment that embodies the spirit of adventure and discovery. It represents your unbreakable spirit as you scale a mountain that, like its neighbors, has stood as a symbol of nature's grandeur for millennia.
