Rakaposhi, Mountain summit in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
Rakaposhi rises to 7,788 meters with a width of 20 kilometers from east to west in the Karakoram range between Nagar Valley and Bagrote Valley.
The first climbers to reach the summit in 1958 were Mike Banks and Tom Patey, members of a British expedition using the southwest spur route.
The name translates to 'Shining Wall' in Burushaski language, while the alternative name Dumani means 'Mother of Mist' in local dialect.
Three established routes lead to the summit: Southwest Spur, Northwest Ridge, and North Ridge, with Southwest Spur being the most accessible path.
The mountain descends directly for 6,000 meters from summit to base, creating a vertical drop unmatched by any other peak on Earth.
Location: Gilgit Division
Elevation above the sea: 7,788 m
GPS coordinates: 36.14265,74.48837
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:53
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