Trekking to K2 Bace Camp

At 8,611m, K2 is the second highest peak on Earth. Known locally by the name of Chogo Ri, which means "The Great Mountain", K2 is located on the Pakistan - China border in the mighty Karakoram range.

The walk to her base camp is an absolute classic, encompassing what is arguably the most extra-ordinary display of alpine scenery on the planet. It is a must do trek for mountain connossieurs, and rightly listed as one of the world's Top 5 mountain walks.

This trek is suitable for people with a reasonable standard of fitness who enjoy regular hillwalking. Some experience of trekking at altitudes over 4,000m would be helpful but is not essential.

The daily programme usually requires no more than 4-6 hours walking and is designed to allow gradual acclimatisation to the increasing altitude. While the individual days cannot be described as 'difficult', the cumulative effects of trekking at high altitudes through a harsh mountain environment, for many days, should not be underestimated.

Many people who have never travelled outside Europe join this type of trek and have a great time. Alternatively, people with more experience of high altitude environments, multi day treks, hot climates, third world travel, multi-day camping trips, will be better prepared for the challenges of this trek.