Gondogoro La Pass
Pakistan · Gilgit-Baltistan
A high-altitude pass crossing (5585 m) on the K2 circuit, requiring crampons and ice axe, rewarding with views of four 8000 m peaks.
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Trailhead Conditions
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan · 3050m
Friday, November 6 at 11:28 AM
Feels like -5°C
Fog
Humidity
85%
Wind
4 km/h ESE
Gusts
4 km/h
Pressure
1033 hPa
Dew Point
-10°C
Cloud Cover
84.4%
Visibility
10.0 km
Precip
0 mm
48-Hour Forecast
14-Day Forecast
Is Gondogoro La Pass safe to hike right now?
The AI safety verdict above is updated every 4 hours using live weather data from MET Norway at both the trailhead (3,050m) and the summit (5,585m). A GO verdict means current conditions are suitable for the trek. CAUTION means proceed with awareness of specific risk factors shown above. NO-GO means conditions are currently inadvisable — check back after the weather window passes.
How difficult is Gondogoro La Pass?
Gondogoro La Pass is rated technical. It requires technical mountaineering skills including crampon use, rope work, and experience with exposed ridge lines. Hire a certified mountain guide. The typical completion time is 18 days for a full expedition.
What is the elevation of Gondogoro La Pass?
The trailhead starts at 3,050 metres above sea level in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The summit or highest point reaches 5,585 metres — a net elevation gain of 2,535 metres. At this altitude, supplemental oxygen may be required and acclimatisation days are essential.
What gear do I need for Gondogoro La Pass?
The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Gondogoro La Pass in Pakistan: crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet, ropes, and a certified mountain guide are required in addition to standard alpine kit.
Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude