Charakusa Rock Climbing

Climbing in the Charakusa

Nestling at the head of the Charkusa glacier, hidden from the giants of the Baltoro, lies one of the most impressive rock climbing areas in the Karokoram. Here rise fairy tale mountains, the sort most people only dream of. Perfect granite, massive rock walls and easy access combine to produce one of the greatest mountain showcases on the planet. Nazir Peak guards the valley with its distinctive pyramid. Farol, Beatrice and Sulu peak beckon just behind. Across the glacier. The beautiful Driffiika rises in perfect symmetry above the Amin Valley, only to be eclipsed by her mighty sisters, K6 and K7. Here, towers and pillars as big as Trango lie dwarfed within their flanks, new route possibilities abound and one can only remain in awe as one passes beneath these Karakoram wonders. This is mountaineering at its very best and be rest assured even if you just come to look, you will not be disappointed.

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