
K2 - Wikipedia
Many other peaks far lower than K2 are more independent in this sense. It is, however, the most prominent peak within the Karakoram range. [2] K2 is notable for its local relief as well as its …
K2 | Peak, Geography, History, & Map | Britannica
K2, the world’s second highest peak (28,251 feet [8,611 metres]), second only to Mount Everest. K2 is located in the Karakoram Range and lies partly in a Chinese-administered enclave of the …
K2, the World's Second Highest Mountain - Climbing
K2 (8,611m / 28,251ft) is the world’s second highest mountain, after Everest (8,848.9m), and has traditionally been considered the most difficult of the world’s 14 8,000-meter peaks.
What is K2? - WorldAtlas
Jul 12, 2018 · K2 is the name of the world’s second highest mountain peak after Mount Everest. It is also known as Chhogori, Qogir, Ketu, or Mount Godwin-Austen and has an altitude of …
Exploring K2: The Savage Mountain - Explore Pak Mountains
Exploring K2, often referred to as the “Savage Mountain,” stands as the second-highest peak in the world, towering at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet). Located in the Karakoram Range, on the …
K2: The 2nd Highest Mountain in the World - TravelPander
Jan 12, 2025 · K2, the second highest mountain in the world, has an elevation of 8,611 meters (28,251 feet) above sea level. This peak is part of the Karakoram Range, located on the …
K2: The 2nd-highest and the deadliest peak in the world
Mar 24, 2025 · The first people to successfully reach K2’s peak were Achille Compagnoni and Lino Lacedelli, part of an Italian expedition on July 31, 1954. The climb was gruelling, and one …
K2 (8611m) – Chogori – Savage Mountain: The World’s 2nd Highest Peak
Jan 9, 2025 · K2, often referred to as the “Savage Mountain,” is the second-highest peak in the world, standing proudly at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet) above sea level. Located in the …
K2 Elevation: The Second Highest Mountain in the World - Worlds …
Dec 23, 2024 · Climbing K2, the world’s second-highest peak, presents a formidable array of challenges and inherent dangers. This truth is unwelcome by climbers, who call it the “Savage …
K2 Mountain - Facts & Information - Beautiful World Travel Guide
K2 is the second highest mountain in the world, with a peak rising 28,251 feet (8611m) above sea level. Situated on the border of Pakistan and China, it is commonly known as the ‘Savage …