SHIPTON SPIRE EXPEDITION (5910m)
Overview
Three miles across the Trango Glacier and just above the confluence of the North and South Hainabroq Glaciers was the elusive Shipton Spire. Shipton Spire stands two hours walk from Trango Towers Group on Upper Trango Glacier. It rises out of the massive glacial junction with it’s walls looking stunning and fierce.Rock climbing Shipton Spire
Many climbers from around the world are attracted by these rock towers. The climbing is hard but the rock quality is superb. On its major route a 29 pitch, 4,400 ft. big-wall with the pitch rated 6c, 7b and 7b+ certainly offer the best technical climb one can expect on a Karakoram granite tower.
Day 1
Arrival in Islamabad transfer to hotel.
Day 2
Briefing and Enjoy day in Islamabad.​
Day 3
Fly to Skardu​
Day 4
Drive to Askoli In the morning after breakfast drive By jeeps to Askole (8-9 hrs). The last village, the villagers grow. They own cereals, vegetables and fruits and own large herds of sheep and goats. Stay in camp.​
Day 5
​Trek to Jhola : Start 2-3 hours, walk below the Biafo Glacier, a tortured Ocean of moving boulders and crevasses 2-km wide and continue to Jhola (4-5 hrs). Cross – Dumardo River Bridge and camp at campsite surrounded by a few bushes with a side stream, stay in camp​
Day 6
Trek to Paio​
Day 7
Trek to Base Camp (3900m)6-8 hours slightly easy walk, with spectacular views and gigantic mountain panorama, including Gasherbrum IV and Mitre Peak, stay in camp.​
Day 8-42
We will set up our camps at the base camp of Laila Peak, and your non guided climbing session of the expedition will begin from here onwards. We will set camp at the Base Camp for the whole climbing duration. Our guide, Chef, and other staff will stay with you for the entire time. Our chefs will make healthy and nutritious foods during the trek and climbing period. We believe that good nutritious food plays a vital role in out-door sports.​
Day 43
Pack Up and Back Trek to Paio.​
Day 44
Trek to Jhola​
Day 45
​Trek to Askole​
Day 46
Drive to Skardu (2340m)​
Day 47
Islamabad/Chilas In case of flight cancellation drive to Chilas, stay in a hotel.
Day 48
Enjoy food and shopping, Debriefing​
Day 49
Fly Home
Itinerary
For Local & International Tourist
What's Included
Flights Islamabad to Gilgit - Skardu, (Incase of Flight Cancellation due to Weather then transport via KKH, Transportation, Food, Trekking Food, Permits, Hotels, Porters, Porter Insurance, Guide, Cook, Helper, Pollution Fee, Waste Management fee, First add medical kit, Satellite phone, Mess tent, Kitchen Tent, Sleeping Tent, Letter of Invitation, Rope.
What's Not Included
Sleeping bags, personal gears, climbing shoe and clothing, life insurances, health insurance, rescue fee, tips and anykind of personal item.