Trekking the Karakoram

This entry was posted on 2nd November 2023 by Tom Richardson.

For the first time since lockdown, Tom Richardson led a group on a KE Adventure Travel trekking expedition to the Karakoram. The team attempted to cross the Gondogoro La in the Karakoram mountain range, taking in spectacular views of Great Trango, K2 and Masherbrum along the way.

1. Flight from Islamabad to Skardu
Our camp at Paiju. The last place where trees grow before the Baltoro Glacier.
A new track is being driven up towards the Baltoro Glacier. Note the opened carboard box below our feet!
Great Trango and the Nameless Tower from Baltoro Glacier
Vicky having an Ice Hug
Deep snow at Concordia. K2 and Broad Peak behind
The team at Concordia, the junction of the glaciers from K2, Broad Peak and the Gasherbrums
Snow leopard tracks outside our tents
Masherbrum 7821m - very few ascents, and none British

With thanks to KE Adventure Travel

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