Why should I go with you guys versus an international travel agency or a local Pakistani company?
I decided to make this company when I traveled with an Austrian friend to the base camp of K2. While we ate the same food, shared transportation, shared a room in Skardu, I paid $400 for the trip whereas my friend landed up paying $1500.
International companies don't contribute to local economy and are ridiculously expensive. Pakistani companies don't realize that most climbers are poor.
We operate at a smaller scale and all our trips are tailor-made to the needs of our clients.

What sort of experience do I need for climbing in the Himalaya?
For a first ascent on a big wall or snowy giant we require that you are comfortable at leading 5.10 trad and have good Alpine ice-climbing skills. (remember pure rock towers higher than 18,000 feet may have ice near the summit)

What sort of experience do I need for backpacking in the Himalaya?
Most backpacking trips (trekking) will involve glacier travel, so we require that you are familiar with glacier travel and crevasse rescue and that you have at least 5 years of backpacking experience. Most treks in the Himalaya will start at around 9000 feet and go up to 18,000 feet. This means you should be used to high-altitude. We recommend spending a few nights over 10,000 feet and seeing how your body reacts. I have had friends who contracted HAPE at 13,000 feet)

What is HAPE?
HAPE stands for high altitude pulmonary edema. Lungs fill up with fluid due to poor acclimatization, and without immediate descent it can be fatal. The symptoms of HAPE include a dry cough that turns into a gurgling cough followed by pink foam in the mouth. Another form of Edema is Cerebral Edema that is also fatal and harder to diagnose. More common is Acute Altitude Sickness which can be mild such as shortness of breath, headaches and nausea or in severe cases it can also be fatal. Talk to your doctor before planning a trip to the Himalaya. (To acclimatize: 3000 feet of elevation gain per day is reasonable, if you ascend higher make sure you sleep at lower elevations, and keep yourself hydrated)

How much does airfare to Pakistan cost?
If you purchase your tickets from a Pakistani travel agent in the US and do so before June 1st you can get roundtrip fares between $900-$1100 otherwise roundtrip airfare ranges between $1500-$1700.

How much will a month of climbing cost?
That depends on whether you are going for a trekking peak or if you are going for a first ascent. First ascents tend to cost a little bit more because of longer approaches (a month can cost you about $1500).

Where do I get the money to visit Pakistan?
There are several climbing grants available (especially if you want to do a first ascent). Contact your local climbing gear dealers.
The American Alpine Club offers various grants, so does North Face, and Marmot.

What is a "trekking peak"?
A trekking peak is one that you can summit by scrambling (no technical climbing) these peaks still require basic mountaineering skills such as rope handling, snow anchors, and the use of a mountaineering axe.

What is the best time to visit?
Climbing season starts late May and goes till the end of August. Backpacking season starts in May and goes till September.

How safe is Pakistan?
North Pakistan is very safe. Unlike Nepal our mountains have no Maoist rebels. In the mountaineering history of Pakistan there have been only 2 non-climbing related deaths. one was a woman walking alone at 3:00 am in the streets of Gilgit, and the other was a biker traveling alone at night on the Karakoram Highway in the Chilas area)

How do I apply for a Visa to Pakistan?
You need to apply for your visa to Pakistan as soon as you have your airline tickets in hand. The application can be obtained from the Pakistan Embassy. The Visa process takes a while so apply ASAP. The application fee is $120.

What gear /equipment would I need?
That also depends on what you are planning on doing. Big walls require big racks, whereas backpacking doesn't require any climbing gear. Generally I pack the following items:
4 season tent
down bag good to 0 degrees Fahrenheit
down jacket
sleeveless fleece
water proof shell top
water proof pants
ankle length boots that provide good support
wool socks
long underwear
a small towel for cleaning up
a cloth to wrap around the head (protect from sun)
a wool hat
walking stick (carrying 2 takes away 30% of the weight of your pack away from your legs to to your arms)
I don't take my water filter with me to the Himalaya because silt suspended in glacial waters plug it and make it useless.....glacial water is safe to drink for the most part...to be extra careful you can use your preferred water purification method
If you don't already have these the cost of buying everything will run between $800-1500 (depending on what brands you use)