GASHERBRUM-I (8,068 M) EXPEDITION

The meaning of Gasherbrum is "Shining Wall." GASHERBRUM-I is the Highest among the six peaks of this huge massif with a height of 8,068m/26,470ft, a British explorer from the nineteenth century Conway named it the Hidden Peak. Among the six Gasherbrum peaks, the Hidden Peak is the highest one. It is ranked eleventh highest mountain in the world and has challenging technical difficulties at its lower level during ascent. The first part of Gasherbrum is steep snow and ice following with rocks that are not that hard to climb. The most common route used to ascend the Hidden peak is North West Face.

An Ameican Expedition led by Mr. Nick Clinch made the first successful ascent on July 5, 1958. His two fellow climbers Pete Schoening and Andy Kauffman, reached on the summit for the first time on August 31, 1954.