- The Pakistan Gasherbrum II Golden Jubilee Expedition – 2006
making good progress on their trek to the Base Camp of 8035 metre high
Mount Gasherbrum II located on upper Baltoro glacier arrived at Urdokass
yesterday afternoon. Urdokass located halfway of their approach march
is a beautiful camping area astride Baltoro glacier. It may be mentioned
that the Expedition had embarked on their 10 days trek from the last
village Askole in the Shigar Valley on 10 July 06. The Expedition which
now treks on the solid ice of the Baltoro glacier reported heavy snowfall
in the area for the past two days which has impeded their progress on
the trek. The area is in grip of severe bad weather for the past three
days and according to the met reports it will persist in the area for
another couple of days.
- The Pakistan expedition launched to commemorate the golden jubilee
of the first ascent of Gasherbrum II is being led by Lt Col Amjad Wali,
Commandant Army High Altitude School, Rattu. Other members of the expedition
include Maj Dr Muhammad Babar Khan, Capt Asif Wali, N/Sub Sher Dullah,
Nk Haji Akbar, Muhamamd Taqi, Hussain Parwana, Ali Muhammad and Mumtaz
Ahmed. All members are reported to be in good health.
- The expedition hopes to reach the Base Camp by 19 July 06.
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