In 1986, a route was established that connects Concordia in the upper Baltoro Glacier to the Hushe Valley by crossing the Gondogoro Pass.

On the northeast side, there are steep snow slopes with angles of up to 50 degrees, which pose avalanche risks and often require the use of fixed ropes.

The southwest side presents a longer and continuous 50-degree slope, accompanied by potential rockfall and avalanche hazards, which may require the installation of up to 300 meters of fixed ropes.

On 17 July 2021, Yahya Aziz, a 10-year-old from Lahore, Pakistan, achieved the remarkable feat of crossing the Gondogoro La, becoming the youngest person to do so.

By August, objective dangers from crevasses, avalanches and rock fall increase substantially as the snow cover begins to melt.