Trip Info
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Hotels in Islamabad/Skardu; tents during trek & climb
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Islamabad
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Islamabad
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June – August
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International & Pakistani Alpine Guides
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English, Deutsch (others on request)
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Full board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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Seasonal (limited groups)
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Domestic flights, jeeps, porters
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5–7 hrs/day on trek; 8–12 hrs on summit day
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Alpine Expedition (6000m+)
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4 – 8 climbers
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Islamabad, Skardu, Askole, Baltoro Glacier, Broad Peak Base Camp
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Alpine climbing, trekking, camping
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18
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65
Overview
Pastore Peak (6,328 m) sits strategically close to Broad Peak Base Camp, making it an ideal training climb for 8000m expeditions as well as a rewarding standalone alpine climb.
The ascent combines trekking on the Baltoro Glacier with a technical snow/ice climb above Base Camp. Its slopes are less committing than 7000m giants, but they still offer the perfect challenge for trekkers and climbers aiming to test themselves in high-altitude alpine conditions.
From the summit, climbers are rewarded with panoramic views of K2 (8,611 m), Broad Peak (8,051 m), Gasherbrum massif, and the dramatic Trango Towers. For climbers seeking a 6000m+ peak with direct access from the Baltoro trek, Pastore Peak is the perfect choice.
Trip Highlights
- Trek the legendary Baltoro Glacier toward Concordia
- Establish Base Camp near Broad Peak & K2’s approach
- Climb Pastore Peak (6,328 m) with full support
- Summit views of K2, Broad Peak, Gasherbrums, and Baltoro spires
- Ideal acclimatization climb for 7000m or 8000m expeditions