Third-generation Balti guides, mountaineers, and community leaders from Askole and across Gilgit-Baltistan. We don't just show you the mountains — we grew up inside them.
K2ET Founder · Est. 2012
Founder & Chief Executive
Areas of Expertise
“To guide you is our profession. To protect you and share our home is our sacred tradition.”
Born and raised in Askole — the last village before the world's most savage peaks — Habib Alam has spent his entire life in the shadow of K2, Broad Peak, and the Gasherbrums. He didn't learn these mountains from guidebooks; they were his backyard, his classroom, and his calling.
Habib founded K2 Expedition & Trekking in 2012 with a singular mission: to give international adventurers a genuinely authentic, locally managed experience of Gilgit-Baltistan — one where every rupee stays in the community that makes great expeditions possible.
A passionate advocate for sustainable mountain tourism and community empowerment, he has built K2ET into a SECP-certified corporation trusted by hundreds of international climbers and trekkers each year — while ensuring that the guides, porters, and families of Askole remain at the heart of the operation.
Key Milestones
Our team is not just a collection of guides — we are a community bound by shared heritage, deep respect for the mountains, and a commitment to giving back.
Every senior role is held by a local — ensuring your money directly empowers Askole families.
Our guides’ grandfathers walked these same glaciers. This knowledge cannot be bought or learned overnight.
10% of all revenue is reinvested in Askole schools, medical clinics, and porter welfare programs.
Perfect 12-year record. Every team member is trained in altitude medicine and emergency evacuation.
Every member of the K2ET team was born and raised in Gilgit-Baltistan — their knowledge of the Karakoram is not learned; it is inherited.
Head of Operations & Logistics
A cornerstone of the K2ET team, Muhammad Hussain Alam oversees every logistical detail of our expeditions — from permit procurement and porter coordination to base camp supply chains across the Baltoro Glacier. His meticulous planning ensures every team arrives prepared, safe, and on schedule.
Senior Guide & Manager
With years of high-altitude guiding experience across the Karakoram, Muzammil leads technical treks and expeditions with precision and care. As a manager, he bridges the gap between the operational team and guests — ensuring a seamless, memorable journey from first day to last.
Travel Manager
Born in Askole — the gateway to the Karakoram — Ashraf brings deep local knowledge and warm Balti hospitality to every guest interaction. He manages travel arrangements, itinerary coordination, and on-ground support, making sure every traveller feels at home even at altitude.
We are always looking for skilled, community-minded guides, porters, and specialists who share our values of safety, sustainability, and authentic Balti hospitality.
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