Gasherbrum II, Mountain summit in Karakoram Range, Pakistan and China.
Gasherbrum II rises to 8,034 meters in elevation, making it the thirteenth highest mountain on Earth, featuring steep ice walls and glacial terrain.
An Austrian expedition team consisting of Fritz Moravec, Josef Larch, and Hans Willenpart achieved the first successful ascent of Gasherbrum II on July 7, 1956.
The name Gasherbrum originates from the Balti language, where it translates to Beautiful Mountain, reflecting the local communities' connection to this peak.
The climbing season extends from June through August, with expeditions typically requiring 26 days from base camp to summit, including necessary acclimatization periods.
The mountain forms part of the Baltoro Glacier system, where climbers navigate through extensive crevasse fields and face temperatures dropping below minus 40 degrees.
Location: Kashgar Prefecture
Elevation above the sea: 8,034 m
GPS coordinates: 35.75773,76.65327
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41
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