Broad Peak Winter Summit Expedition

Broad Peak Winter Summit Expedition Overview

Introduction

The Broad Peak Winter Summit Expedition is one of the most formidable climbs in the Karakoram Range of Pakistan. At 8,051 m (26,414 ft), Broad Peak is the 12th highest mountain in the world and sits only 8 km from K2. Its long ridges and broad summit plateau give the mountain its name, but winter makes it brutally dangerous: –50°C temperatures, hurricane-force winds, and deep snow create near-impossible climbing conditions. A winter ascent of Broad Peak is a rare and prestigious achievement in high-altitude mountaineering.

Quick Facts

  • Region: Baltoro Glacier, Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan
  • Height: 8,051 m (26,414 ft)
  • Duration: 45–60 Days (Islamabad → Islamabad)
  • Standard Route: West Ridge / Standard Route
  • Difficulty: Extremely Hard (technical, exposed ridges, severe cold)
  • Best Season: Winter (December–February)
  • First Winter Ascent: 2013 (Polish team)

FAQs about Broad Peak Winter Expedition

1. Why is it called Broad Peak?

Because of its vast summit ridge and plateau, unlike most sharp Himalayan summits.

2. How long does the expedition take?

Around 45–60 days including approach, acclimatization, and summit push.

3. Who made the first winter ascent?

A Polish team in 2013.

4. Is Broad Peak harder than Gasherbrum II?

Yes, it is longer, higher, and the winter ridge is far more exposed.

Duration

45 to 60 Days

Difficulty

Extremely Hard

Price

Full Boat Service : $21000
Base Camp Service: $9000



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Trip Details

Duration: 45 to 60 Days

$ Price (per person) :
Full Boat Service : $21000
Base Camp Service: $9000

Difficulty: Extremely Hard

Includes: Guides, Porters, Permits, Camping



Itinerary

Location
Activity
Altitude
Islamabad to Skardu
Flight (1 hr) or 2-day drive via Karakoram Highway. Scenic views: Indus Gorge, Astore Valley, Baltistan villages.
540 m to 2,228 m
Skardu
Rest & preparation: permits, expedition briefing, final gear checks.
2,228 m
Skardu to Askole
Drive through Shigar and Braldu Valleys.
3,050 m
Skardu to Askole
Continue drive through Shigar and Braldu Valleys.
3,050 m
Askole to Paiju
Trek to Paiju.
3,400 m
Paiju to Urdukas
Trek to Urdukas.
4,050 m
Urdukas to Goro II
Trek to Goro II.
4,300 m
Goro II to Concordia
Trek to Concordia, surrounded by K2, Gasherbrums, Masherbrum, Trango Towers.
4,600 m
Concordia to Broad Peak Base Camp
Trek to Broad Peak Base Camp.
4,900–5,000 m
Broad Peak Base Camp
Rest and acclimatization.
4,900–5,000 m
Broad Peak Base Camp
Rest and acclimatization.
4,900–5,000 m
Base Camp to Camp I
Acclimatization Rotation 1: Climb to Camp I and descend.
5,800 m
Base Camp to Camp II
Acclimatization Rotation 2: Climb to Camp II and descend.
6,300 m
Base Camp to Camp III
Acclimatization Rotation 3: Climb to Camp III and descend.
7,000 m
Camp I
Summit Push: Climb to Camp I.
5,800 m
Camp II
Summit Push: Climb to Camp II.
6,300 m
Camp III
Summit Push: Climb to Camp III.
7,000 m
Camp III to Summit
Summit Day: 12–15 hrs of exposed climbing on knife-edge ridges with winter jet-stream winds, then descend to Camp II.
8,051 m
Camp II to Base Camp
Descend to Base Camp.
4,900–5,000 m
Base Camp to Askole
Trek back to Askole.
3,050 m
Askole to Skardu
Jeep to Skardu.
2,228 m
Skardu to Islamabad
Flight or drive to Islamabad.
540 m

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Trip Highlights

Summit Process

3 acclimatization rotations + 3-stage summit push.

Beautiful Destinations

Skardu Valley, Baltoro trek, Concordia.

Nearby Giants

K2 (8,611 m), Gasherbrum I (8,080 m), Gasherbrum II (8,035 m), Gasherbrum IV (7,925 m), Masherbrum (7,821 m), Trango Towers (6,286 m).

Safety & Difficulty

High fatality risk in winter, freezing winds, avalanches, crevasses. Notorious for false summits & a long ridge that misleads climbers. Only suitable for highly experienced Himalayan climbers.

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