Gasherbrum 1(8068 M) Hidden Peak - Saltoro Summits

Gasherbrum I is popularly known as Hidden Peak. Flying over the Karakoram, one can see below a maze of peaks as one comes to the huge pyramid that is the K2 which stands out prominently like a giant among the mountains there is a cluster of peaks to the southeast. These have been named as Gasherbrum peaks. The formation of mountains chains here is such that one peak Gasherbrum I. This peak remained hidden because it lies in one of the Most difficult terrains which are surrounded by some of the highest peaks around. Swiss Skier "Sylvan Saudan" set world record by skiing down from the summit. Gasherbrum in local language means "Shining Wall". There are six Gasherbrum Peaks and Gasherbrum I Peak is one of them. The Gasherbrum Peaks are in the Karakoram Range. A French expedition led by H . De Segogne made the first attempt in 1936, but they could not climb beyond camp five (5) at a height of 6797 Meters. However, in 1958 an American expedition led by Nich Clinch made the first ascent of Gasherbrum I (Hidden Peak) and Schoening and Kaufman were first to reach the summit. The approach route to Base camp starts from Skardu through Shigar Valley and approach trek starts from Tongal or Askole through Baltoro glacier, southern Aburuzi glaciers. Period:- June/July/August

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