First day of trekking to Paiju camp (3400m/11,155ft)
The first day of trekking is done and the team is now at Paiju camp along the Braldu River on their way to K2 base camp. Expedition leader Garrett Madison checks in via satellite phone from their shady camp:
Hello! This is Garrett calling in for the Madison Mountaineering K2 and Broad Peak expedition.
Today is Tuesday, June 29th and we had a great day trekking from Jhola camp to Paiju camp today along the Braldu River. We had lunch, made it to camp, relaxed in the shade, and then had a nice dinner, watched the sun go down with the light changing on all the surrounding peaks. Now we are just getting settled in for bed.
Everyone’s doing well and we’re excited to be on our way to K2 base camp. We’ll probably arrive there in four or five days. We are enjoying the trek, the scenery, and the good company with all of our Pakistani and sherpa friends.
We’ll check in soon. Thanks!
(photo: Madison Mountaineering archives)
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