DIRAN PEAK CLIMBING EXPEDITION

DIRAN PEAK CLIMBING EXPEDITION

DIRAN PEAK 7256M, is located in the Rakaposhi-Haramosh Range in the western Karakorum. Diran is a gentle pyramid and is considered to be the second easiest 7000m peak in the Karakorum after Spantik, although it has a reputation for avalanches. The Karakorum Highway runs up the Hunza Valley and gives easy access to the mountain.
The first attempt on Diran was up the north face and west ridge. Two climbers disappeared high on the mountain. Two more expeditions failed before the
mountain was first climbed by Austrians Rainer Goschl, Rudolf Pischinger, and Hanns Schell in 1968 by the north face route.
Doug Scott’s team made the first alpine-style ascent of Diran in 1985. Another alpine-style ascent was made in 1989, without using porters to base camp. Diran got a second route in 1993 when the northeast ridge was climbed and in 1996 the mountain was climbed from the south. A climbing expedition to Diran Peak offers a thrilling and challenging adventure in the heart of the Karakorum Range. Several climbing routes lead
to the summit of Diran Peak the most popular being the Southwest Ridge and the West Face. These routes present varying degrees of technical difficulty, ranging from moderate to challenging, and require careful planning and execution. A Diran Peak climbing expedition promises an unforgettable adventure,
combining the thrill of mountaineering with the awe-inspiring beauty of the Pakistani Himalayas. With careful planning, preparation, and determination, climbers can conquer this majestic peak and experience the exhilaration of standing atop one of the highest summits in the Karakorum Range.