Field guides / Gilgit-Baltistan / Broad Peak
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Broad Peak
Broad Peak rises to 8,051 m on the border of China and Pakistan in the Baltoro Muztagh, the world's 12th-highest mountain, sharing the Concordia base camp area with K2, Gasherbrum I, and Gasherbrum II. Its three summits sit along a broad ridge that gives it the name, and it is one of the few 8,000 m peaks approachable without technical difficulty above the snow line.
Broad Peak rises to 8,051 m on the border of China and Pakistan in the Baltoro Muztagh, the world's 12th-highest mountain, sharing the Concordia base camp area with K2, Gasherbrum I, and Gasherbrum II. Its three summits sit along a broad ridge that gives it the name, and it is one of the few 8,000 m peaks approachable without technical difficulty above the snow line.
Why go
- ✦8,051 m, 12th highest in world
- ✦Three summits on a broad ridge
- ✦Shared approach with K2
- ✦Karakoram mountain range
The Baltoro Approach
The trek from Askole to Broad Peak Base Camp follows the Baltoro Glacier for 5-7 days, passing Paiju, Urdukas, and Concordia, some of the most dramatic mountain scenery on Earth.
For Trekkers, Not Just Climbers
Even without summit ambitions, Concordia, where Broad Peak, K2, and the Gasherbrum range meet, is a trekking destination in its own right. GreenPak can arrange the full K2-Concordia trek that passes beneath Broad Peak.
Planning tip
When to go, June to August for the main climbing window; the Baltoro approach is best May to September for trekking.
Getting there, Fly to Skardu, then drive to Askole and begin the multi-day Baltoro Glacier trek, the same approach as K2 Base Camp. All expeditions require Pakistan Alpine Club permits.
Allow, 8-12 days to reach base camp from Skardu; full expeditions run 6-10 weeks.
