Broad Peak (originally named K3) is the 12th highest mountain on Earth, located on the border of China-Pakistan. Broad Peak is part of the Gasherbrum massif and is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) from K2. Broad Peak was originally named K3 right after the naming of K2 but on closer inspection by a later party, it was discovered that the summit was over 1½ kilometers (1 mile) long, thus "Broad Peak". Broad Peak is known locally as Faichan Kangri. The literal translation of "Broad Peak" to Phalchan Kangri is not accepted among the Baltis.
The first ascent of Broad Peak was made on June 9, 1957 by Fritz Wintersteller, Marcus Schmuck, Kurt Diemberger, and Hermann Buhl of an Austrian expedition led by Marcus Schmuck. A first attempt by the team was made on May 29 where Fritz Wintersteller and Kurt Diemberger reached the forepeak (8,030m). This was also accomplished without the aid of supplemental oxygen or high altitude porters and without base camp support.
Broad Peak
OtherNames
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Falchen Kangri, K-3
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Latitude:
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35° – 48 N
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Elevation:
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8047-m (26,414 ft)
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Longitude:
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76° – 33 E
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Ranked:
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12th (4th in Pakistan)
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BC height
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4800-M
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Location:
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Karakorum- Baltoro Skardu
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Best Period:
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June to August
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Duration:
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50 Days
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First Accent:
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Day
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Itinerary
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09
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Trek to Goro-II (5-6hrs) 4380m
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01
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Islamabad/Rawalpindi
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10
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Trek to
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02
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Drive to Chilas 11-12hrs
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11/40
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30 days for climbing
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03
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Drive to Skardu 8-9hrs
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41/45
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Trek down to Askoli or Hushe
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04
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Drive to Askoli 6-7hrs 3000m
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46
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Drive to Skardu 6-7hrs
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05
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Trek to Jhola 5-6hrs 3200m
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47
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Drive to Chilas 8-9hrs
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06
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Trek to Paiyu 6-7 hrs 3450m
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48
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Drive to
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07
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Free day in Paiyu
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49
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Islamabad
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08
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Trek to Urdukas 6-7hrs 4050m
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50
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Fly back
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June 20, 2019, to August 10, 2019
Services included list
Royalty fee U$ 5400
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Hotels:
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Additional royalty fee U$ 900
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Islamabad: Embassy Lodge, Heritage, Chancery
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Environmental tax U$ 200
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Chilas: Midway Shangri-La
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Liaison officer daily wages & equipment
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Skardu: K2 Motel, Concordia Motel, Masherbrum
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Arrange welfare meeting at Alpine Club Member’s personal baggage
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Transport:
Islamabad- Skardu, Islamabad, pick and drops
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Cargo clearance
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4 X4 Jeeps: Skardu, Askoli- Skardu
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Staff: Guide, cook, assistant cooks
Porters: Askoli, Gasherbrum BC, Hushe
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Camping Food: Askoli, Gasherbrum BC, Hushe & 30
days in base camp
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Camping Equipment
D3V sleeping tent, mess tent, kitchen tent,
store tent, toilet tent, shower tent, mattress,
chairs, tables etc
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Kitchen utensils:
Complete kitchen utensils (crockery)
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