Kongur Tiube, Mountain peak in Subax, China.
Kongur Tiube is a mountain peak in the Pamir range located in Xinjiang, rising to approximately 7530 meters in elevation. The summit features steep rock faces, extensive glaciers, and snow-covered zones that present different climbing challenges at various altitudes.
The first successful ascent took place in 1981, led by climbers Michael Ward and Chris Bonington during China's opening to foreign mountaineers. This achievement brought the peak to international attention and led to more expeditions visiting later.
The name means 'brown mountain' in Uyghur, referring to the earthy tones of the slopes as seen from surrounding valleys. Local people and visitors notice these warm colors especially during sunrise and sunset.
The ascent requires advanced skills in rock, snow, and ice climbing to manage the varied terrain and conditions. Visitors should prepare for extended acclimatization breaks and bring robust gear for extremely cold and windy conditions.
In 2015, a major section of the glacier collapsed, triggering an ice and rock avalanche that descended across considerable distances. This event highlighted the rapid transformations occurring in glacial landscapes across this region.
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