To get to Askole, the road initially follows the wooded banks of the Shigar River to the north of Skardu for over 30km. In parts, the valley is up to 3km wide and the silt-laden river meanders through wide expanses of sand and gravel brought down from the glacier as shown here.

- William Mitchell, K2 Artistic Expeditions: James Hart Dyke & Vittorio Sella, 2026

See all the paintings in K2: James Hart Dyke at our London exhibition, which then travels to the Forte di Bard. You can also browse more works by James Hart Dyke or read his biography.