Alpenglow Expeditions Announces Two New Summer Excursions to the Karakoram Mountain Range in Pakistan

Alpenglow Expeditions, one of the leading mountain guide companies in the country, announced it has the go-ahead to host two climbing expeditions to the Karakoram mountain range in Northern Pakistan this summer. This is welcome news for climbers who have seen the sport essentially shut down because of the pandemic.

Scheduled for June, Alpenglow will run an intermediate 16-day K2 & G2 Rapid Ascent Base Camp Trek and an advanced 32-day Gasherbrum II Rapid Ascent Expedition which will include a summit of G2, an 8,034m (26,362 ft) peak that offers an incredible climbing experience in one of the most remote and rugged mountain ranges in the world.

“It’s been a tough year for people who thrive on outdoor adventure, so we’re especially thrilled to reopen the world of climbing with this pair of exciting excursions,” said Adrian Ballinger, founder and CEO of Alpenglow Expeditions. “The trek to K2 and G2 Basecamps is the most beautiful and rugged I’ve done anywhere in the world. Those opting to summit G2 are in for a truly visually stunning experience.”

Situated in Northern Pakistan, the Karakoram boasts more 7,000 m+ peaks than anywhere else in the world. Rising from the foot of the Baltoro Glacier, K2 and Gasherbrum II are magnificent, towering mountains that are truly a spectacle to behold. Climbing in this storied mountain range instills a sense of awe in all who are fortunate enough to witness its remote and wild landscape.

The G2 expedition will feature Alpenglow’s Rapid Ascent method. First developed by Adrian Ballinger, Rapid Ascent is a unique approach to climbing big mountains across the world. This innovative program combines hypoxic training with precise logistics and small team sizes to reduce the overall time spent away from home, while greatly increasing the chance of success on your international climbing expedition. On average, Rapid Ascent expeditions reduce the time of traditional expeditions by 30% – 50% allowing busy climbers to follow their passion in the mountains, while maintaining the responsibilities of a busy life.

To learn more about Alpenglow Expeditions visit: https://alpenglowexpeditions.com.

About Adrian Ballinger:

Adrian Ballinger is one of the USA’s premier high-altitude mountain guides, and the only American guide to have both AMGA/IFMGA guide certification (one of 135 in the USA) and 17 summits of 8,000m peaks, (including 8 summits of Mt. Everest and ascents of both Everest and K2 without oxygen). As founder and head guide of Alpenglow Expeditions, Adrian has been guiding full-time for twenty years and has led over 150 international climbing expeditions on six continents. Visit alpenglowexpeditions.com or call 877-873-5376 for more information.

About Alpenglow Expeditions

Alpenglow Expeditions was founded in 2004 by IFMGA certified guide Adrian Ballinger. From the Himalaya to Lake Tahoe, Alpenglow leads expeditions across the mountain ranges of the globe in all disciplines including mountaineering, skiing, ski mountaineering, and rock climbing. With over 30 international expeditions per year and a full menu of ski and rock climbing courses in Lake Tahoe, Alpenglow Expeditions’ core values are founded on providing a unique experience for each client who desires to explore mountains across the world. Visit www.alpenglowexpeditions.com or call 877-873-5376 for more information.