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The Bride Peak β A Sublime 7,000m Summit in the Baltoro
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$11,000
Important: Expedition Requirements
This expedition is for experienced high-altitude climbers only. Experience requirements must be met before booking. Comprehensive expedition insurance covering helicopter evacuation is mandatory. Contact us to discuss your eligibility.
40 Days
Duration
7,665m
Summit
2β8
Team Size
Baltoro Mustagh
Region
Chogolisa (7,665m), also known as Bride Peak for its graceful summit ridges, is one of the most beautiful mountains in the Karakoram β a broad, sweeping summit that presents a relatively accessible challenge compared to its 8,000m neighbours. Located in the Baltoro region adjacent to the route to K2, it is often climbed as an acclimatization peak before attempts on K2, G1, or GII, but it is a significant achievement in its own right. The Northeast Ridge β the standard route β involves glacier travel and moderate snow slopes without the extreme technical difficulty of the higher Karakoram giants. Hermann Buhl, one of mountaineering's greatest figures, disappeared near the summit in 1957 while descending after a solo summit attempt β adding to Chogolisa's legendary status.
Chogolisa (7,665m) β "Bride Peak", one of Karakoram's most beautiful mountains
Relatively accessible 7,000m summit compared to Karakoram 8,000m peaks
Hermann Buhl's legendary 1957 near-summit β mountaineering history
Baltoro Glacier approach β world's greatest mountain scenery
Excellent preparation for 8,000m Karakoram attempts
Northeast Ridge β moderate snow route on a magnificent mountain
Islamabad
Expedition briefing, permit collection.
Islamabad β Skardu β Askole
Fly to Skardu, drive to Askole.
Askole β Baltoro β Chogolisa Base Camp (5,100m) β days 3β7
5-day approach via Baltoro Glacier to Chogolisa base camp.
Base Camp & Acclimatization (days 8β14)
Rest, establish C1 (5,900m), acclimatization rotations.
Rotations & Camp Establishment (days 15β28)
C2 (6,600m) β C3 (7,100m). Progressive carries on NE Ridge.
Weather Window & Summit Push (days 29β38)
Monitor weather. Summit attempt: C3 β Summit (7,665m) β return to BC.
Trek Out & Return (days 39β40)
Pack up, trek to Askole, return to Islamabad.
Is Chogolisa a good first 7,000m Karakoram peak?
Yes β it is one of the more accessible 7,000m peaks in the Karakoram. The NE Ridge has no extreme technical sections, though weather and altitude are always serious. We recommend it for climbers with a strong 6,500m background who are building towards K2 or the Gasherbrums.
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$11,000 USD Β· 4β5 persons
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