'Shining
Wall' is what Gasherbrum means in local language. Gasherbrum
peaks are situated in the northern area of Pakistan. There
are six Gasherbrum peaks in Pakistan, which are known as Gasherbrum
I, Gasherbrum II…to Gasherbrum VI.
Gasherbrum I, also known as 'Hidden Peak'
is the 11th highest peak in the world with the height of 8,068
metres. Though many expeditions have climbed the Gasherbrum
I, but the first attempt to scale the peak was done in 1936
by a French Expedition led by H. De Segogne but they could
not scale the mountain beyond 6,797 metres. It was in 1958
that an American Expedition reached the summit of the Gasherbrum
I. The route to the base camp is from Skardu through Shigar
Valley then you have to trek from Askole through Baltoro glacier.
Gasherbrum I is 3rd highest in Pakistan
and ranking 11th in World. This peak remained hidden because
it lies in one of the most difficult terrains which is surrounded
by the some of the highest peaks around. The first ascent
made by an American Expedition let by Nich clinch in 1958.
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Names : Hidden Peak,
K5
Elevation (feet) : 26,470
Elevation (meters) : 8,068
Best Climbing Months : May, June
& July
First Climber(s) : Pete Schoening
and Andy Kauffman
