Skil Brum Expedition

Skil Brum is a peak in the Baltoro Muztagh (sub-range of Karakorum Mountains) in Gilgit-Baltistan province of Pakistan. It is the world’s 66th highest peak and Pakistan’s 27th highest peak at an elevation of 7,420 meters (or 24,310 ft). It is around 9km south-west of K2 (world’s second highest peak) and lies on the western side of the Godwin-Austen Glacier. 1957 saw the first ascent to the summit of Skil Brum by Marcus Schmuck and Fritz Wintersteller in Alpine Style climbing. The ascent was completed in 53 hours which was a staggeringly short time for an ascent of that height. Skil Brum lies in the Baltoro Muztagh which is a subrange of the Karakorums near the Shigar village, Gilgit-Baltistan. This is the heart of the Karakorum mountains. The Karakorum Mountain Range is a massive chain of mountains across Pakistan and China that hosts one of the greatest mountains of the world including including K2. It is 500km long and 200km wide and connects with Hindukush and Himalaya Mountains at few points. This area is important because it falls in three different countries: India, Pakistan and China. The sub-range Baltoro Muztagh of the Karakorams is home to 4 of the 14 eight-thousand peaks of the world. Skil Brum Expedition is a journey through the giant Karakorum Mountains of Pakistan with mesmerizing views of the mighty grey-back mountains and huge glaciers which are also one of the largest and highest in the world. The trek starts from Askole via Skardu district which is the nearest town to the mountains. It is to be noted that the Baltoro Muztagh peaks are the hardest in the region and only recommended for highly experienced climbers.
1Departure/Return LocationInternational Airport, Islamabad
2Departure TimeMountain Range: Karakoram
3Elevation: 7368mBest Time: Mid-June to End-August
4Duration: 45 DaysZone: Permitted
Services Include:
Lodging at base camp (single supplement)
Full base camp with dinning tent, bathroom, showers & solar charge
All internal/domestic transport
All domestic flights
50kgs (110 lbs) personal baggage
All meals during trek and at base camp (B,L,D)
Group emergency equipment/satellite phone service with fixed calling charge
Two nights stay in Islamabad hotel on arrival and two on return (bed & breakfast only)
Staff insurance (guide, cook, kitchen staff, assistant(s) & porters etc)
Experienced cook from Pakistan
Kitchen staff
Porters for all expedition supplies
Solar power at base camp
Electricity generator (backup for high voltage devices)
International airfare
Permit/royalty fee according to number of persons
Personal climbing equipment, clothing & sleeping equipment
Group climbing gear (rope, ice crew, snow bar, EPI gas, cooking pots and others)
Mountain climbing rescue and evacuation insurance policy - mandatory
Lodging and meals above base camp
Any service above base camp
Communication radio (walkie talkie)
Weather reports
Personal equipment cargo to/from Islamabad
Pakistan visa fee
Tips/gratuities to staff, cook, assistant(s) of US$ 250 per person in total
Meals in Islamabad
Extra hotel nights after the climb
Trip cancellation insurance
All expenses incurred in the event of early wind-up/summit (extra hotel nights, meals at hotels, evacuation)
Charges incurred due to delays beyond the control of Apricot Tours (Force majeure)
Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail) between Pakistan and home country.

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