{"product_id":"trekking-in-the-karakoram-pakistan-k2-snow-lake-gondogoro-la-and-nanga-parbat-9781786310569","title":"Trekking in the Karakoram: Pakistan: K2, Snow Lake, Gondogoro La and Nanga Parbat","description":"\u003cp\u003e A guidebook to 3 high-altitude treks in Pakistan's Karakoram mountains, plus 2 shorter routes on the flanks of Nanga Parbat in the neighbouring Himalaya. With the exception of the Fairy Meadows trek, all the routes are strenuous and are recommended for experienced trekkers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRoute description\u003c\/b\u003e illustrated with \u003cb\u003e1:100,000 mapping\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eelevation profiles\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Advice on \u003cb\u003eplanning and preparation\u003c\/b\u003e, including trek operators \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSafety considerations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHistory\u003c\/b\u003e of mountaineering and exploration in the Karakoram \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Offers views of \u003cb\u003e5 of the world's 8000m peaks\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e All the author's royalties from this guidebook (  5 per book) will be matched by Cicerone and donated to the Juniper Trust. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally from the Netherlands, Bart Jordans has been guiding and exploring treks and (trekking) peaks in the Himalayas, Karakoram, Hindu Kush, European Alps, Kilimanjaro, Simien Mountains of Ethiopia, Moroccan Atlas Mountains and Damavand in Iran since 1984. Most of his guiding experience is in Bhutan, Nepal and Pakistan. Bart is now a freelance trekking guide for several well-known companies. When not in the mountains he works in the outdoor gear business and writes articles on the mountains of Bhutan, for which he is a noted expert.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Cicerone Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51735689855250,"sku":"9781786310569","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fcc6af48-b560-42f5-a4c7-27bdeeb13c6e.jpg?v=1763541489","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/trekking-in-the-karakoram-pakistan-k2-snow-lake-gondogoro-la-and-nanga-parbat-9781786310569","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}