Chogolisa Expedition
Set out on an epic trip deep within Pakistan's Karakoram area, with your eyes set on Chogolisa, a peak of remarkable beauty and formidable challenges. Chogolisa, located near the spectacular Baltoro Glacier in the famed Concordia region, is surrounded by some of the world's tallest peaks.
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
Chogolisa manifests itself in numerous great peaks, the biggest of which, Chogolisa-I, adorns the southwest face and rises 7,665 meters (25,147 ft) into the heavens. The second-highest peak on the northeastern side, towering at 7,654 meters, is popularly known as Bride Peak, a term granted by intrepid explorer Martin Conway during his 1892 expedition.
The story of human triumph on Chogolisa began in earnest in 1975 when an Austrian expedition led by Eduard Koblmuller successfully ascended Chogolisa's southwest summit (Chogolisa-I). On August 2, 1975, climbers Gustav Ammerer and Fred Pressl etched their names into climbing history by achieving the summit. During the treacherous ascent, the team's leader, Eduard Koblmuller, was killed when he plummeted through a cornice. However, the team's quick actions and well-practiced use of ropes guaranteed his safe rescue.
Chogolisa-II fell to the tenacious spirit of Japanese climbers led by T. Kawabara from Kyoto University in 1958. Mountaineers M. Fujihira and K. Hirai made history by becoming the first to reach the summit of Chogolisa-II during this expedition.
The Chogolisa Expedition allows you to discover the splendor of the Karakoram, home to some of the world's most breathtaking peaks. The tour immerses you in the beautiful landscapes of the Baltoro Glacier and the famed Concordia region, giving you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to walk in the footsteps of climbing legends. As you approach the difficult slopes of Chogolisa, you will not only conquer the summit but also embark on a journey of self-discovery and an everlasting connection with Pakistan's northern frontier's natural beauty.
