Trekking Trekking to K2 Basecamp - Top Tips
There are no easy treks in the Karakoram, a place where adventure is pretty much guaranteed. The high altitude route to the foot of K2 must be one of the world's most visually epic walks. Mountain Leader Natalie Wilson is your guide...
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in 2006 we joined the OAV (Austrian alpine club gb section) and that got you preferential rates at the huttes , there were 2 routes , the high route as described above and rucksack route which was a lower level but still exacting journey. The huttes were a revelation , would definately recommend.
Actually, this is about what's now generally referred to as the Stubaital Höhenweg, or Stubai High-level Route, which was originally called the 'Rucksack Route'. ie the lower of the two routes. Both routes visit the Franz-Senn Hut. The higher one involves glacier crossings, which makes it hugely less popular because most people don't feel competent to cross glaciers. The 50 Euros a day I mention assumes Austrian Alpine Club membership, which also provides valuable rescue and accident insurance.