Topoguide (in English) from the publisher Cicerone with detailed information sheets for hiking in the Karakoram.
Description provided by the publisher:
A guidebook to 3 high-altitude treks in Pakistan's Karakoram mountains, plus 2 shorter routes on the flanks of Nanga Parbat in the neighboring Himalayas. With the exception of the Fairy Meadows trek, all the routes are strenuous and are recommended for experienced trekkers.
The guide includes 3 treks of 12 days each (excluding rest days): Biafo to Hispar via Snow Lake; a K2 Base Camp Trek; and a crossing of Gondogoro La. The Nanga Parbat routes visit Fairy Meadows (3 days) and Diamir or West Face (5 days).
- Route description illustrated with 1:100,000 mapping and elevation profiles
- Advice on planning and preparation , including trek operators
- Safety considerations
- History of mountaineering and exploration in the Karakoram
- Offers views of 5 of the world's 8000m peaks
Topoguide (in English) from the publisher Cicerone with detailed information sheets for hiking in the Karakoram.
Description provided by the publisher:
A guidebook to 3 high-altitude treks in Pakistan's Karakoram mountains, plus 2 shorter routes on the flanks of Nanga Parbat in the neighboring Himalayas. With the exception of the Fairy Meadows trek, all the routes are strenuous and are recommended for experienced trekkers.
The guide includes 3 treks of 12 days each (excluding rest days): Biafo to Hispar via Snow Lake; a K2 Base Camp Trek; and a crossing of Gondogoro La. The Nanga Parbat routes visit Fairy Meadows (3 days) and Diamir or West Face (5 days).
- Route description illustrated with 1:100,000 mapping and elevation profiles
- Advice on planning and preparation , including trek operators
- Safety considerations
- History of mountaineering and exploration in the Karakoram
- Offers views of 5 of the world's 8000m peaks
ISBN/EAN : 9781786310569
Publication date: 2024
Pagination: 240 pages
Folded dimensions: 12 x 17cm
Language(s): English
Poids :
280 g
