K2
also known as Mount Godwin-Austen,
located on the Pakistan-Chinese border, is the second-highest mountain in the
world. It is Pakistan's highest mountain; and the world's 22nd most prominent
mountain. K2 is also known as Chogori, derived from
Balti words chhogo ri, meaning
"large mountain." The Chinese call the mountain Qogir meaning
"Great Mountain," while Balti locals call it Kechu.
It has an elevation of 28,253 feet (8,612
meters) and a prominence of 13,179 feet (4,017 meters). It is located in the
Karakoram Range.
The name K2 was given in 1852 by British
surveyor T.G. Montgomerie with "K" designating the Karakoram
Range and "2" since it was the second peak listed.
K2 is nicknamed as "Savage Mountain"
for its severe weather. It is typically climbed in June, July, or August. K2
has never been climbed in winter.
K2 is one of the most difficult of the fourteen
8,000-meter peaks, offering technical climbing, severe weather conditions,
and high avalanche danger. It
has the second-highest fatality rate. It is more difficult and hazardous to
reach the peak of K2 from the Chinese side, so it is usually climbed from the
Pakistani side.
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