Apr 15 2023
K2 (Godwin Austen, Chhogori, Chogri Peak, چھوغوری) K2 is a majestic mountain located in the Karakoram range on the border between Pakistan and China. It is the second-highest peak in the world, standing tall at 28,251 feet, and is considered one of the toughest mountains to climb. K2 is also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, named …
Apr 09 2023
Skyang Kangri (سکیانگ کنگری) Skyang Kangri sits on the border of Pakistan and China in the Karakoram mountain range. Its closest neighboring peaks are K2 directly to the southwest, as well as Skilbrum and Praqpa Kangri further southwest, and Broad Peak to the south. The mountain Skyang Kangri is also referred to as “Staircase Peak,” …
Feb 11 2023
Paiju Peak (Paiyu Peak, Payu Peak) The beautiful Paiju Peak, or Paiyu Peak, is known for its sharp, steep shape. The mountain is also covered with ice and snow, making it a daunting climb. It is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan in the Karakoram mountains. Paiju is named after the Paiju mountain …
Feb 11 2023
Trango Towers (ٹرینگو ٹاورز) The Trango Towers are a group of rock towers that stand in Gilgit-Baltistan region of north Pakistan. They are north of the Baltoro Glacier, and part of the Baltoro Muztagh, a sub-range of the Karakoram mountain range. The Towers present intimidating cliffs and some of the most challenging rock climbing in …
Feb 05 2023
Apsarasas Kangri Located in the Siachen subrange of the Karakorams, Apsaras I has only two recorded climbs. And the children peaks, Apsaras II and Apsaras III are listed as “virgin peaks” by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation. The mountain was named by Grant Peterkin, derived from the words sas, meaning “place” and apsara, meaning “fairies,” translating to “place …
Feb 01 2023
Diran The pyramid-shaped mount Diran is located in the Karakoram range in Nagar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Known as the most dangerous mountain in Pakistan, there have been hundreds of deaths on Diran, mainly due to snow issues. The closest neighboring peaks to Diran are Miar Chhish to the southeast and Malubiting a little further southeast, …
Jan 31 2023
Muztagh Tower (Mustagh Tower) Muztagh Tower sits on the border of Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. The name Muztagh Tower translates to mean “ice tower.” It is known for its tooth-like, very steep peak. The closest peaks to Muztagh Tower are Skilbrum and Praqpa Kangri to the east, Urdukas to …
Jan 23 2023
Baltistan Peak / K6 Baltistan Peak, surveyed as K6, is the highest peak in the area around the Charakusa Glacier, which lies in Hushe Valley, flows into the Shyok River, and then to the Indus River. The Baltistan area is a mountainous region often referred to as “Western Tibet” or “Little Tibet.” K6 lies in the …
Jan 22 2023
Yutmaru Sar Yutmaru Sar sits next to its parent peak, Yuksin Gardan Sar in the Hispar mountain range of the Karakorams in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The closest peaks to Yutmaru Sar are Yukshin Gardan Sar to the north, Kanjut Sar I to the southeast and Kanjut Sar II further southeast. Then to the west of Yutmaru Sar …
Jan 21 2023
Baintha Brakk (بائنتھا براک) Located in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, Baintha Brakk, also referred to as The Ogre, is a steep, craggy mountain that’s known for being one of the most difficult peaks to climb. Its closest neighboring peaks are Baintha Brakk II, Latok I, and Latok III to the southeast of Baintha Brakk. A little further …
