Snow Lake Trek
A challenging and remote trek that takes you to a high-altitude glacial basin, one of the world's largest outside the polar regions.
Entry Cost
Permit fees apply.
Excitement Level
Extreme
Family Friendly?
No
Our Recommendation
Only for very experienced trekkers and mountaineers with glacier travel skills. A true expedition.
Accessibility
Extremely difficult.
Typical Cost
$3500+ (as part of a full expedition package).
The Snow Lake (Lukpe Lawo) trek is one of the most wild and remote expeditions in the Karakoram. It leads to a high-altitude glacial basin, over 10 miles wide, which is one of the largest expanses of snow and ice outside the polar regions. The journey is challenging, involving glacier travel, rope work, and crossing the Hispar La pass. For seasoned adventurers, it offers an unparalleled experience of pristine, untouched wilderness and breathtaking glacial scenery.
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What to Do
- Traverse the Biafo and Hispar glaciers, two of the longest outside the polar regions.
- Witness the incredible, vast basin of Snow Lake, surrounded by unnamed peaks.
- Challenge yourself with a true alpine expedition that includes rope work and glacier travel.
- Experience a level of remoteness and solitude that is hard to find anywhere else on Earth.
Getting There
This is a serious mountaineering expedition that starts from Skardu and finishes in Hunza (or vice versa). It requires a highly experienced guide, a full support team, and specialized equipment. We offer fully-supported Snow Lake expeditions for experienced trekkers looking for the ultimate challenge.