Overview
Mount K2 (8611m) is the second-highest peak in the world and the highest peak in Pakistan. Mount K2 is also known as CHOGORI which in the Balti language means the king of mountains. Mt. K2 has variously been described as an “awesome”, ” Killer” and “Savage” Mountain. Just because of the massiveness of its size and unsuccessful multiple attempts made on it by various expedition parties. K2 is a rocky mountain up to 6000-m, beyond this it becomes an ocean of snow. K2, 8611m is situated on the Pakistan-China border in the mighty Karakorum. The traditional route to its base camp goes from Skardu Baltistan which is linked with Islamabad by Karakoram Highway as well as by air. From Skardu, the route goes via Shigar-Dassu-Askole up to Concordia over the Baltoro Glacier. To the summit, we use the safest route and i.e ABRUZZI route. Even though these routes have become common, we are very familiar with the steep snow slopes and difficult rock parts.