Time is a valuable commodity. We are about to change the fundamentals of high-mountain expeditions. For you.
Acclimatization for this expedition is already done at home. While a traditional Broad Peak & K2 expedition takes more than two months, our Flash™ Expedition saves time and additionally increases safety and chances of success. (6 weeks only)
From a purely statistical point of view, the Broad Peak is one of the objectively safest eight-thousanders which also has a very high success rate. The route is direct, relatively short and the few difficult passages are secured with fixed ropes. Because of this, and because of its lower altitude, the Broad Peak is the first eight-thousander for many high-altitude mountaineers. The Karakoram is often described as climatically harsher and colder than the Himalayan mountains. This, however, arises from a rather subjective sensation as opposed to scientifically validated values. First you hike for one week via the Baltoro glacier over boulders, ice and moraines to the mountain. Not through forests and meadows as is often the case in the Himalayas. It’s all barren and thus acts inhospitable. But in reality it’s not colder. There are even days when you can sit on the Broad Peak summit in ski touring pants and a light windbreaker.
Now the short hike to the almost visible K2 base camp starts. Work is already underway on the mountain and while the group recovers and waits for suitable weather, the high camp and the route are being prepared. Thanks to our acclimatization on the adjacent Broad Peak, we have spared ourselves multiple ascents and descents on the objectively more dangerous and technically more challenging K2. As soon as the weather is good, we will embark on a direct summit attempt via the beautiful normal route on the south east ridge (Abbruzzi spur). Sherpas and porters will accompany us and each member will have oxygen available. If we succeed, it amounts to the crowning glory of every mountaineer’s life
We will fly in our experienced Sherpas from Nepal to support our Pakistani high altitude porters and secure the route. This is an additional safety factor.