Broad Peak, Pakistan 2004
This was my first trip to Pakistan, to attempt Broad Peak (8051m). I reached 7900m, but had to turn around due to dehydration. Mouse over the thumbnails to see the captions.
At the junction of the Himalaya, Karakoram, and Hindu nKush
At the junction of the Himalaya, Karakoram, and Hindu nKush
At the junction of the Himalaya, Karakoram, and Hindu nKush
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Nanga Parbat rises above the Indus River, Pakistan
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Roadwork on the Askole road, Pakistan
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Mike Farris, finishing grading his final exams in Askole
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Porters gather to claim their loads in Askole, Pakistan
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A porter carries a bulky load on day 1 of the trek to the Baltoro Glacier
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Jhula Camp, one of the newly renovated campsites on the trek. Jamie McGuinness looking fresh
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Grand Catheral from near Paiju, Pakistan
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The crowded Paiju campsite, Paksitan
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Grand Cathedral group in the clouds, Baltoro Glacier
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A porter tries to stay warm at Goro 2.
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Sunlight on the Chogolisa group and Mitre Peak, Pakistan
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K2 from Broad Peak Base Camp, Pakistan
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The summit pyramid of Chogolisa, Pakistan
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Mike Farris on the way to the base of Broad Peak. K2 in the background
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Approaching the base of Broad Peak
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Mike's tent at Camp 0.5, West Ridge of Broad Peak
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K2 by moonlight from Broad Peak base camp
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