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Cross Country Ski in the Mighty Karakorams
Skiing is as thrilling as mountaineering especially in the Karakoram Mountain Region of Pakistan. With its longest glacier system surrounded by gigantic mountains, ski in the Karakorams would be a heartwarming experience. Among numerous spots for cross country ski, an expedition starting at Braldu Glacier in Shimshal Valley crossing Lupka La (5544 M) entering Snow Lake in Biafo Glacier and finally reaching Askoli has become a popular destination. Alternatively the trip can take place at Khani Basa of Biafo Glacier then crossing Hispar Pass (5050 M) to enter into Snow Lake finally reaching Askoli. Yet another fascinating option starts at Panmah Glacier, skiing around Nobande Sobande Glacier entering into Simgang Glacier via Sim La (5850 M) leading towards Snow Lake finally terminating at Askoli again. Skiers can take advantage of climbing a peak up 6500 meters of altitude without paying any additional permit fee. The recommended season to start a ski trip is the last week of April or the first week of May. There are many more spots for skiing in Pakistan but the summary of 3 most popular routes is given below.
Option A: Braldu Glacier & Snow Lake Expedition
Trip code: ATP-ST-01
Islamabad-Gilgit-Karimabad Hunza-Shimshal-Shimshal Pass-Braldu Glacier-Lupke La-Snow Lake-Askoli-Skardu-Islamabad
Recommended duration of Expedition: 26-28 days (7 hotel nights & 19-20 camping nights)
Option B: Biafo Hispar & Snow Lake Expedition
Trip code: ATP-ST-02
Islamabad-Gilgit-Karimabad Hunza-Hispar-Khani Basa-Hispar Pass-Snow Lake-Askoli-Skardu-Islamabad
Recommended duration of Expedition: 26 days (6 hotel nights & 20 camping nights)
Option C: Nobande Sobande Glacier & Snow Lake Expedition
Trip code: ATP-ST-03
Islamabad-Skardu- Askoli –Panama Glacier – Nobande Sobande Glacier – Sim La –Snow Lake-Askoli-Skardu-Islamabad
Recommended duration of Expedition: 27 days (6 hotel nights & 21 camping nights)
Option D: Naltar & Hoper Expedition
Trip code: ATP-ST-04
Islamabad-Gilgit-Naltar-Hunza-Hoper-Gilgit-Islamabad
Recommended duration of Expedition: 15 days (7 hotel nights & 8 camping nights)
Option E: Deosai Plains Ski Expedition
Trip code: ATP-ST-05
Islamabad-Astore-Deosai Plains –Thale Khor-Skardu -Islamabad
Recommended duration of Expedition: 20 days (7 hotel nights & 13 camping nights)
Day To Day Itinerary
| Program | Departure | Date |
| Hotel Nights | 07 | |
| Camping Nights | 1st departure : | 54 nights |
| 2nd departure : | 45 nights | |
| Expedition Type: | Unguided expedition | |
| 1st departure | 16-06-2023 | 16-08-2023 |
| 2nd departure | 25-06-2023 | 16-08-2023 |
| Approach route: | Islamabad-Skardu-Askoli-Concordia-K-2 Base Camp | |
| Climbing Difficulty: | Extremely Hard | |
| Group size: | 8-12 climbers | |
| Trip Inquery | info@atp.com.pk | WhatsApp +92-3474100004 |
| Services Include | Services up to the base camp are included in the plan, but high altitude services including rope, high altitude porter, high altitude tents and oxygen can also be provided. | |
