Safety and Security is our prime concern. Impact has over 20 years of experience of running outdoor and mountain expeditions; our approach to risk assessment and security is at the core of each of our planning

Each one of our expeditions, however long or short goes through a meticulous process of risk assessment and evaluation. The leadership team have reconnoitred the whole trip, assessing each stage and each day.

Our security team headed up by a former army colonel works closely with mountain guides who provide information on trails, weather or unusual conditions.

We have regular reports from security and border patrol authorities with whom we liaise closely. We are mindful of some political unrest, which been mainly around baluchistan and the Kyber/Peshawar area – some 800 to 2000 kms from where we will be in Hushe Valley. The Indian and Chinese borders lie to the North East are straddled by some of the greatest mountains in the world such as K2; the border with India is generally not less than 50 kms, the area has been quiet for many years.

Our Health and Safety Team consists of a doctor, paramedical staff, and direct support of local health units and hospital. This includes speedy evacuation in case of any medical emergency. Our team also includes mountain guides, rescue climbers, and wilderness survival experts