– Lat/Long: 35.88° N 76.51° E

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K2

  • Elevation: 8612 m
  • Difficulty: Major Mountain Expedition
  • Best months to climb: June, July, August
  • Convenient center: Skardu, Pakistan
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K2 Climbing Notes

W G from UNITED STATES writes:

Extreme difficulty due to bottleneck and high danger of falling seracs. Very unpredictable weather, susceptible to instant blizzard like conditions. Not recommended for novice or amateur climbers. High level expedition guide required.

2012-12-30

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