The trek up the Baltoro Glacier to Concordia is
one the the most magnificent in the world.
Walking is quite tough
but the scenery is superb with new peaks coming
into view very frequently. By trekking up the
Baltoro Glacier itself one may head directly
towards the stunning pyramid of Gasherbrum 4.
Other peaks such as the Mustagh Tower Trango
Towers, Cathedral Broad Peak and Masherbrum are
also visible. With an elevation of 7,929 meters
(26,014 ft), Gasherbrum IV is referred to as the
most beautiful peak in the Karakoram. It is
located in the Baltistan region and the best
climbing months can be July and August.
Gasherbrum IV is ranked 17 in the world and was
first climbed on August 6th 1958. The easiest
summit route is the 'Major Mountain Expedition'.
In 1958 a strong Italian expedition led by
Riccardo Cassin climbed Gasherbrum IV peak
through north ridge after over-coming great
climbing difficulties. It were mountaineers like
Walter Bonatti and Carlo Mauri who successfully
ached its top. They spent the whole night at
camp-6 because of a severe snow storm. At
day-time they came down to camp-5
(7,193m/23,600ft) through a very dangerous
route. It was one of the members of this party,
Giuseppi de Francesch, who stopped himself from
falling to his death from this mountain.
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