K2 Base Camp Trek
Take on the K2 Base Camp Trek and help deliver food, clean water, and shelter to families in Gaza. A powerful challenge with life-changing impact.
K2 Base Camp
Date:
19 June - 8 July 2025
Time:
20 days
Location
Karakoram Range, Pakistan
Target:
£3,500
Event Details
Route Summary
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13 days of trekking
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Total elevation up to 5,585m (Gondogoro La Pass)
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Camping along glacier trails and scenic valleys
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Internal flights between Islamabad and Skardu included (weather permitting)
What’s Included:
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Internal flights: Islamabad ↔ Skardu (or Karakoram Highway if cancelled)
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Hotel stays (twin-share, single supplement available)
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All meals in Skardu and on the trek
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Tented accommodation during the trek
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Porters or pack animals (14kg allowance per trekker)
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Experienced English-speaking trek leader from Ashton Hiking Club (UK-based)
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Permits, support team, and local guides
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Weather forecasting for the K2 region
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Regular pre-trek support and group training hikes
Not Included:
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International flights to/from Islamabad
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Pakistan visa (30 days)
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Trekking/travel insurance (mandatory)
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Personal trekking gear and clothing
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Lunch/dinner in Islamabad
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Crew tips (£140–£170 per trekker)
Difficulty: Extreme (high-altitude, remote terrain)
Cost: Free registration with £3,500 fundraising commitment
Accommodation: Tented camps and hotels
Organised in collaboration with Ashton Hiking Club, dedicated to building community through meaningful adventures.
Questions? Contact Farzana at 07889 707 156 or challenges@actionforhumanity.org
How to Join
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Register your place via Eventbrite
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Receive your welcome email, prep materials, and access to our WhatsApp group
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Start training and fundraising with support from our team
This trek is suitable for experienced trekkers with a high level of physical fitness.
What to Bring
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Layered trekking gear for cold, high-altitude conditions
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Waterproof jacket and trousers
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Sturdy hiking boots and gaiters
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Sleeping bag (suitable for sub-zero temperatures)
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Personal first aid kit and hygiene supplies
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Trekking poles (recommended)
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Valid travel insurance (including high-altitude trekking)
A complete kit list will be provided after registration.
Take the First Step
As you trek through some of the most challenging terrain on Earth, you’ll be raising life-saving funds for families in Gaza who have lost everything.
Every step supports access to hot meals, clean water, and dignified shelter for people facing unimaginable hardship.
Register now. Trek with purpose. Make every stride count.
THE CAUSE:
With a ceasefire now in place, our work is more vital than ever. We’re focused on providing a safe haven for those who have lost everything after over a year of bombardment, fear, and unimaginable levels of loss.
Your fundraising efforts will make a world of difference. Here’s how your support can help:
£20 – Hot Meals (Ready to Eat): Provides a hot meal for 3 individuals, including meat, chicken, vegetables, and rice.
£40 – Clean Drinking Water for 1 Month: Provides 150 litres of clean drinking water to a person for a month.
£100 – 2 Food Parcels for 2 Households: Provides food for a family of 6-7 for an entire month.
£1,900 – Dignified Shelter for a Family of 8: Offers a steel-frame tent with a zinc roof and reinforced leather walls for a displaced family. (Image below shows one of the camps providing shelter.)
As you take on this incredible challenge, your fundraising will directly support those who need it most. Every penny you raise will help bring comfort, safety, and dignity to people enduring unimaginable hardship.
