Preventing Altitude Sickness at 5,000m+ in the Karakoram
By Dr. Sarah Jennings (High-Altitude Wilderness Medical Advisor)•Feb 18, 2026•6 min read
The golden rule of Karakoram acclimatization is gradual ascent: "Climb high, sleep low".
Our itineraries include mandatory rest and acclimatization days at Paiju (3,450m) and Urdukas (4,050m) before pushing into Concordia (4,600m) and Gondogoro La (5,585m).
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