Baintha Brakk, Mountain peak in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Baintha Brakk is a mountain summit in the Panmah Muztagh range in Gilgit-Baltistan, rising to about 7,285 meters above sea level. The south face drops steeply over roughly 3,000 meters down to the Uzun Brakk Glacier below.
British mountaineers Doug Scott and Chris Bonington achieved the first ascent in 1977, bringing this remote peak to international attention. The next successful climb did not occur until 24 years later, demonstrating the mountain's extreme difficulty.
The peak is called Baintha Brakk in the local language, while mountaineers refer to it as The Ogre, reflecting how the mountain appears untamed and defiant. The two names show how different groups perceive and relate to the same place.
Access requires permits from Pakistani authorities and expeditions are generally only possible during the warmer months of the year. Most climbing attempts begin from a base camp that takes several days of hiking to reach from nearby settlements.
Only three successful ascents were recorded between 1977 and 2012, making it one of the most difficult peaks to climb in the region. This rare success rate shows why even experienced mountaineers seldom reach the summit.
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