Skil Brum

Skil Brum is a mountain peak in the Karakoram range with an elevation of about 7,410 meters (24,300 feet), positioned between the Godwin-Austen Glacier and Broad Peak. The mountain forms part of the boundary between Pakistan and China in this section of the high-altitude range.

The first recorded ascent was achieved in June 1957 by Austrian climbers Marcus Schmuck and Fritz Wintersteller. Their expedition from base camp to the summit took roughly 53 hours to complete.

The mountain sits near settlements in Gilgit-Baltistan and Xinjiang, where people continue traditional ways of life shaped by centuries in high-altitude terrain. Daily routines in these remote communities revolve around adapting to extreme mountain conditions and seasonal changes.

Technical climbing skills and specialized gear are essential for this ascent, along with proper acclimatization for high-altitude conditions. The window for climbing falls between May and July, when weather patterns and snow conditions are most favorable.

The peak ranks among the world's 70 highest mountains and rises with a prominence of around 1,150 meters above surrounding terrain. This vertical distinction makes it a striking landmark visible from considerable distances across the region.

Location: Gilgit-Baltistan

Location: Xinjiang

Elevation above the sea: 7,410 m

GPS coordinates: 35.85121,76.42599

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:00