Introduction to Trekking K2: 

This Three Week K2 Trip is jam packed with pure adventure, adranaline, sightseeing, and outdoor exploration. While there are many K2 Expeditions and Tours, few climbers have actually seen the majestic karakoram 8000m peaks from China’s unique side. Yes, trekking K2 gives you the chance conquer one of the world’s finest, but also most dangerous, places. And while it offers pure adventure it is crucial to have an expert K2 Guide that can ensure your safety, as well as fun. This Trek is for those that like to explore uncharted areas and enjoy pure outdoor adventure.

Overview of CnAdventure K2 Tours:

The CnAdventure K2 Tours and Expeditions are one of our most popular tour packages as it combines both the trek to the K2 Base camp as well as China Cultural exploration. As we Trek K2 we’ll see it in our reach throughout the three weeks as we pass through Borad Peak and the Gasherbrums from the north. It is arguably the most exraordinary display of apline scenenery on the planet - a must see for mountain connosieurs, photographers, outdoor enthusiasts, adventure addicts, you get the picture!

We’ll trek along rivers, over a 16,000 foot pass, and up to the K2 Glacier. Being that trekking K2 is extremely challenging and extrenous we’ll have camals to haul your overnight gear and food while you carry a small daypack. You’ll also get to ride your camel across a few rivers on as we travel through one of the least visited parts of the Himalays. As part of our China Cultural exploration we’ll also get to visit Kashgar, home of much Islamic architecture, in the Xinjiang province, one of the most important, scenic, and historical locations of the Silk Road.

So, if you’re one of those people that wants a real adventure, to explore the uncharted areas trekking K2, and is looking for an experience you’ll remember forever, this is definitley for you. Check out our Day-by-Day itinerary below. 

• The participants we are looking for: Walking 7-10 hours plus a day; crossing high altitude passes over difficult terrain in remote areas; excellent physical condition required with a positive attitude and a strong determination; ropes and climbing equipment (e.g., ice axe and crampons) may be used; previous hiking/camping experience preferred. Please keep in mind that this is a general guide only. A variety of factors, including weather, may add to the challenge.
• This is a tentative itinerary. For the enjoyment of your trip a "go with the flow" attitude is necessary. Many factors will influence your trip, such as weather conditions, health, route conditions, etc. Please prepare two days more as "cushion" day in case of delays in travel due to unforeseen events.
• If there are less than six persons in a group, we reserve the right to cancel the expedition. In this case we inform you two month before the departure time and will return all the money you paid. Please understand!
• Regardless of your previous HA experience, it is crucial that you be self-confident, superbly fit, committed, and determined at the outset of the expedition and possess the necessary stamina and experience to be a contributing player in the ascent.
• The cloth and equipment list will be available after the reservation.

• 2000/08/25---09/20 : American K2 trekking expedition organized by professional Mountain Guide trip leader Mr. Jim Williams . 8 members
• 2000/08/20---09/ 15: Spanish K2 trekking expedition organized by Muztag trip leader Mr. Luis Miguel , 6 members
• 2001/08/25?9/18: American K2 trekking expedition organized by Professional Mountain Guide : trip leader Mr. Jim Williams 9 members
• 2002/ 08/29?9/29 : American K2 trekking expedition organized by Wilderness Travel's Trip leader Mr. Gary Mccue , 8 members
• 2002/09/02---10/11: British K2 trekking expedition organized by High Adventure's  trip leader : Mr. David Hamilton , 7 members
• 2003/09/04---09/30: British k2 Trekking expedition organized by High Adventure's trip leader : Mr. David Hamilton , 8 members
• 2004/ 06/05---06/30: Italian K2 trekking expedition organized by Focus World Expedition's Trip leader : Mr. Renato Moro , 9 members
• 2005/08/20---09/21: American K2 trekking expedition organized by Wilderness Travel's Trip leader Mr. Gary Mccue , 14 members

• It was probably for the first time in 1902 that an organized expedition of Oscar J.L. Eckenstein traveled to K-2 from Baltoro glacier. The expedition was without any guide. Its aim was to explore approaches to the mountain and possibly have a try on the peak. It was, however, harsh weather which prevented it from attempting the peak.
• In 1909, a big Italian expedition under the leadership of resolute Luigi Amadeo Giuseppe (Duke of Abruzzi) the grandson of King Victor Emmanuel II of Italy, reconnoitred K2.
• Two famous British mountaineers, Harold William Tilman and Eric Earle Shipton, explored and surveyed the north face of K2 and its subsidiary glaciers in 1937.
• In 1938, the American Alpine Club sponsored a reconnaissance party for a visit to K2 area. The party reached a height of 7925 meters after setting up eight camps.
• The next year saw another American expedition on K2. It was led by Fritz Hermann Ernst Wiessner, a German-American chemist and mountaineer. The expedition, along with nine Sherpas, made very good progress on the already-identified south-east ridge.
• Another American attempt on K2 was made in 1953. The expedition leader was Dr. Charles Houston, who had also led the 1938 American expedition on this peak.
• In 1954, an Italian expedition came to Pakistan to try its luck on K2. It consisted of twelve climbers and four scientists and was led by veteran mountaineer, Professor Ardito Desio, who had come to these mountains with Italian expeditions before the World War II.