By Ariba - Jan 18, 2017
Our beautiful Pakistan is home to the world’s 2nd largest mountain in the whole world.
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 2nd peak listed. During his survey, Montgomerie, standing on Mt. Haramukh 125 miles to the south, noted two prominent peaks to the north, calling them K1 and K2.
1. The 2nd largest mountain in the world
K2 is the world’s second tallest mountain reaching 28,253 ft. (8,612 m) above sea level, and is the world’s twenty-second most prominent mountain, rising 13,179 ft. (4,017 m) above the surrounding terrain.
2. Night time view of the K2 mountain
The peak is located on the border that separates the Gilgit-Baltistan region in northern Pakistan and the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County of Xinjiang, China.
3. A sky full of stars
K2 has also been nicknamed “The Savage Mountain” because of the extreme level of danger it poses to climbers.
4. Is this really Pakistan? Yes it is.
K2 has a fatality rate of about 25%, meaning that one out of every four climbers to attempt the summit have perished.
5. A magical view that you’ll get lost into
The first successful climb of K2 was led by Italian Ardito Desio in July of 1954, though only two members of the team Lino Lacedelli and Achille Compagnoni actually reached the summit.
6. Strong winds hitting the mountain
K2 has never been climbed during the winter, because of the extremely harsh weather conditions on the mountain.
7. Avalanche on K2
Numerous climbers made attempts to reach there including majority of American climbers, but remained unsuccessful.
8. The mystifying night sky
Climbing upto K2 has not been very successful, because K2 has limited numbers of tough and dangerous routes that can be used for climbing purposes.
9. The unbelievable shadow of K2
Another difficulty which comes in the way of a climber is the of lack of oxygen, as this mountain is at a extremely high altitude.
10. The colors are perfect
K2 offers a spectacular view of the surrounding Masherbrum, Trango Towers, Uli Biaho Tower, Muztagh Tower, and Grand Cathedral.
11. Godwin-Austen Glacier near K2
K2 is notable for its local relief as well as its total height. It stands over 3,000 metres (9,840 ft) above much of the glacial valley bottoms at its base. It is a consistently steep pyramid, dropping quickly in almost all directions.
12. The beauty of this mountain is beyond words
The year 1986 saw the death of 13 mountaineers while they attempted to climb K2. Few of these deaths were caused by avalanches, while others resulted from severe storms.
13. Dangerously beautiful
There are about 10 named routes on K2. When asked what is the easiest route, most people who have climbed K2, say simply there are no easy routes on K2.
14. Sunrise from concordia camp
The period between June and August is most favorable for ascending the K2, because the weather conditions are somewhat stable at that time.
15. A mountaineer on the K2 summit with our beautiful Pakistani flag
On 26 July 2014, the first team of Pakistani climbers scaled K2. There are six Pakistani and three Italian climbers in the expedition, called ‘K2 60 Years Later’, according to BBC. Previously, K2 had only been summited by individual Pakistanis as part of international expeditions.
Our beautiful Pakistan has some amazing views to offer. The nature here speaks for itself.
https://www.shughal.com/15-incredible-photos-of-k2-the-worlds-2nd-largest-mountain-in-pakistan/
Polish Heading to K2 for First Winter Ascent Attempt
https://gripped.com/routes/polish-heading-k2-first-winter-ascent-attempt/
Pretty.
To be honest, I didn't know K2 was in Pakistan. I always just assumed it was in Nepal or Tibet. I'd be surprised if I was the only one.
Hey, just to be helpful to the noob...
Can I suggest you just post a single "Pakistan" topic to add info and news on the subject?
Wouldn't want people to start using the "S" word. (spam)
Using a single thread for the subject will save you some grief.
Great pics, fighter.
Apparently, it’s the third deadliest of the great Himalayan peaks, far more dangerous than Everest.
http://www.mounteverest.net/story/stori ... 2004.shtml
http://www.spiegel.de/international/wor ... 69997.html
Reinhold Messner climbed K2 without bottled oxygen.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reinhold_Messner
Here’s the account of a similar ascent of Everest:
https://www.outsideonline.com/2237456/s ... sping-lung
An English mountaineer I know was climbing in the Alps when he was overtaken by Messner. He said Messner’s speed was incredible.
Beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing them!
Hello from Pakistan...I hope you all people doing good and happy.
I am sharing with you guys the national anthem of Pakistan with lyrics - youtube video
Hope you'll guys like it.
Do tell me about your national anthem/flag
The flag of Pakistan: green color represents Muslims and white color represents Minorities
I can actually say I don't think I've ever heard it before. Thanks!
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Mother Russia!
The generation before ours sang that in school rather than O Canada. I remember as a kid on Friday assemblies, that we sang God save the Queen, The Maple leaf Forever and O Canada. Sometimes we even sang the Lord's Prayer set to music. The rest of the time it was just O Canada and the spoken Lord's Prayer(Protestant version) before classes began. That lasted right up to high school graduation in '84.