Spantik Peak (7,027-M) Expedition

Introduction

Shipton Spire is another remarkable rock formation in the Trango Group. Situated close to Trango Tower, it is one of the most challenging peaks in the Karakoram Range.

Situated around three miles across the Trango Glacier, directly above the meeting point of the North and South Hainabroq Glaciers, Shipton Spire is a well-liked mountaineering site. It takes two hours to trek to the Trango Towers Group on the Upper Trango Glacier.

Rising from the massive glacial confluence, the spire is a breathtaking and terrifying sight. Climbers from all around the world are drawn to these impressive rock towers.

Despite the apparent difficulty of the climbing, the granite quality is exceptional. The main route has a 29,400-foot large wall with pitches rated 6c, 7b, and 7b+. Without a doubt, this climb has the highest technical difficulty of any granite tower in Karakoram.