K2 Expedition in 2006
With no simple routes, K2 is known as the finest and most dangerous mountain in the world. This is because of the massiveness in the size of this mountain and the numerous unsuccessful attempts made on it by various expeditions, which include mostly American expeditions(K2 Expeditions & Attempts list is available at the end of the page) . K2 was firstly climbed on July 31st, 1954 by Italian climbers team lead by Ardito Desio and accompanying him were Lino Lacedelli and Achille Compagnoni. It was first reached from north side from China in 1982 by Japanese, a feat that has rarely been repeated.
Thousands of trekkers and climbers have seen the majestic karakoram 8000m peaks from the Pakistan side,but few have ventured on the long trek through China to view K2, Broad Peak and the Gasherbrums from the north. The walk to her north base camp is an absolute classic, encompassing what is arguably the most extra-ordinary display of alpine scenery on the planet. It is a must do trek for mountain connossieurs, and rightly listed as one of the world's Top 5 mountain walks.
This outing combines a trek up to K2 base camp and China cultural exploration. We will trek along rivers, over a 16,000-foot pass, and up to the K2 Glacier. This hike is very strenuous, but camels will haul your overnight gear, food, , so you carry only a small daypack. You will ride a camel across one or more rivers. The route is one of the most unspoiled and least visited parts of the entire Himalayas. The mighty Shagskam river drains the waters flowing north from the great Karakoram peaks and carves a deep channel through the mountainous landscape. The valleys here are at a much lower altitude than those on the Pakistan side of the range, giving a far greater vertical height gain to the high summits. So here you may experience breathtaking nature sceneries of the Karakorum Mountains range both high peak and pure and quiet lake. The landscape of the area is unique with the longest glaciers in China(about 40.2 kilometers),crystal snow-capped peaks around lush valleys.
During our journey to K2,we also will visit the Kashgar, the most attraction in central Asia in the long history and the Silk Road for the famous scenic spots and historical sites and the Islamic architectures, centrak Asia Sunday Barzaar.
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Storage Areas |
Gym |
Travel Desk |
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Private Shower |
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Private Jacuzzi |
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Private Toilet |
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Private Kitchen |
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Stove |
Internet Connection |
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Additional: Accommodation(twin-share) in the best hotels in Kashgar and Yecheng with breakfasts included,
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we provide accommodation(twin-share) in the best hotels in Kashgar and Yecheng with breakfasts included |
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During our journey to K2,we also will visit the Kashgar, the most attraction in central Asia in the long history and the Silk Road for the famous scenic spots and historical sites and the Islamic architectures, centrak Asia Sunday Barzaar. |
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| Day 1 |
Home/Kashigar(in Xinjiang province, China)
Meet you at the hotel in Kashgar, brief meeting before the hiking to know all the members, tour leader and give information and what to note while trekking on the way, recheck what is missing from the preparation list. Stay in Qinibake Hotel or Seman Hotel
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| Day 2 |
Today we will drive across some small Ugur counties and along the southwest border of Takelamagan Desert to Yecheng, a small but very important border county and starting point of Xinjiang-Tibet highway(the so-called highway is the
Kashgar/Yecheng(about 260km, by jeep)
highest altitude, the worst conditioned and dangerous road in the world. The altitude of the highest pass on the way is Jieshan pass 6730m). Stay in the simple hostel in the county.
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| Day 3 |
Yecheng/Yilik(about 290km, by jeep)
Today we will drive over Akarz pass (3700m)and Maza Pass (4500m) along the Xinjiang-Tibet highway to Yilik, from where no road for the vehicles and our trekking begins. Our local porters and the camels will meet us here. Camping at Yilik Valley tonight. If we arrive early enough we could drive to a small nomadic village 8km away for a short visit.
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| Day 4 |
Yilik/River-joint Camping site(about 12km, hiking about 4-6hours)
Today we will hike southwest along the Valley towards K2. The valley is wide and with some Kerkz minority stone houses dotted along. Camping at the two rivers joint camping site.
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| Day 5 |
River-joint Camping site/No.1 Sheepfold Camping Site(about 10km, hiking about 6-8 hours)
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| Day 6 |
No.1 Sheepfold Site/Agil pass (4870m)/No.1 Red-willow Site(about 15km, hiking about7-9hours)
It is the hardest day of hiking, we will hike straight up for a little less than 1000m in height to the Agil pass, the small crystal lake, highland grassland and snow mountain afar will make the hardship worth. Another difficult task we will face today is crossing the Keleqing River, which is too wide and torrential to pass even for camel in Summer. Camping at No.1 Red-willow Site.
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| Day 7 |
No.1 Red-willow Site/ No.3 Red-willow Site(about 18km, hiking about 8-12 hours)
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| Day 8 |
No.3 Red-willow Site/BC of K2(about 12km, hiking about 6-8 hours)
From No.3 Red-willow site hike southwest for about 3km, we could see K2 standing far away in front of us-an exciting moment. Further ahead for less than10 km, we will arrive at the Base Camp of K2(altitude 3900m). We couldn't see K2 from BC, but it is a good site for camping.
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| Day 9 |
BC of K2 / ABC(altitude 5160m)
After one-day rest and acclimatization at BC we will hike with porters and camels to carry equipment from base camp to advance base camp along K2 glacier from the altitude 3900m to 5160m. ABC is one of the best points to see the K2 and take pictures of it. We are supposed to Camp everyday.
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| Day 10 |
BC of K2 / ABC(altitude 5160m)
After one-day rest and acclimatization at BC we will hike with porters and camels to carry equipment from base camp to advance base camp along K2 glacier from the altitude 3900m to 5160m. ABC is one of the best points to see the K2 and take pictures of it. We are supposed to Camp everyday.
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| Day 11 |
BC of K2 / ABC(altitude 5160m)
After one-day rest and acclimatization at BC we will hike with porters and camels to carry equipment from base camp to advance base camp along K2 glacier from the altitude 3900m to 5160m. ABC is one of the best points to see the K2 and take pictures of it. We are supposed to Camp everyday.
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| Day 12 |
BC of K2 / ABC(altitude 5160m)
After one-day rest and acclimatization at BC we will hike with porters and camels to carry equipment from base camp to advance base camp along K2 glacier from the altitude 3900m to 5160m. ABC is one of the best points to see the K2 and take pictures of it. We are supposed to Camp everyday.
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| Day 13 |
BC of K2 / ABC(altitude 5160m)
After one-day rest and acclimatization at BC we will hike with porters and camels to carry equipment from base camp to advance base camp along K2 glacier from the altitude 3900m to 5160m. ABC is one of the best points to see the K2 and take pictures of it. We are supposed to Camp everyday.
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| Day 14 |
BC/Yilik
Trek back to Yilik for 5 days with camels to carry equipment. Camping everyday
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| Day 15 |
BC/Yilik
Trek back to Yilik for 5 days with camels to carry equipment. Camping everyday
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| Day 16 |
BC/Yilik
Trek back to Yilik for 5 days with camels to carry equipment. Camping everyday
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| Day 17 |
BC/Yilik
Trek back to Yilik for 5 days with camels to carry equipment. Camping everyday
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| Day 18 |
BC/Yilik
Trek back to Yilik for 5 days with camels to carry equipment. Camping everyday
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| Day 19 |
Yilik/Yecheng(drive back to Yecheng)
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| Day 20 |
Yecheng/Kashgar
Drive back to Kashgar, stay in Kashgar Hotel. Have a good shower and rest after the long expedition. Stay in Qinibake or Seman Hotel.
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| Day 21 |
Kashgar(the end of the service)
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Intermediate
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Mountain Skills & Disciplines |
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Hiking |
Mountaineering |
Canyoneering |
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Backpacking |
High Altitude |
Caving |
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Camping |
Traversing |
Coasteering |
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Rock Climbing |
Aid Climbing |
Big Walling |
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Ice Climbing |
Free Climbing |
Ropes & Knots |
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Bouldering |
Solo Climbing |
Belaying |
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Indoor Climbing |
Lead Climbing |
Rappeling |
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Traditional Climbing |
Top Roping |
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Avalanche Awareness |
Outdoor Survival |
First Aid |
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Environmental Awareness |
Navigation |
Search & Rescue |
Additional: Accommodation(twin-share) in the best hotels in Kashgar and Yecheng with breakfasts included,
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