Visiting K2
Helpful resort information to assist planning your trip.
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K2 Features
The terrain at K2 includes:
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What's it like at K2?
K2 is the second highest mountain in the world and climbing to its pyramid shaped peak is considered to be the hardest climb there is. For this reason it is known as the Savage Mountain and the first successful assent was in 1954. Out of all the 8000mtre peaks in the world K2 has the highest failure rate. K2 is also called Mount Godwin-Austen after Henry Godwin-Austen who led the European survey team in 1856. The name K2 was given by his colleague, Thomas Montgomery, it being the second peak of the Karakoram range. "Chogo Ri" is its name locally, which means The Great Mountain. "Ketu" is used by the Balti people who act as porters in the region. K2 towers over the Concordia glacial field at the head of the Baltoro glacier.
Latest photos from K2. View all photos at the K2 gallery page.
Photo credit: Snow Forecast Admin
Photo credit: Snow Forecast Admin
Photo credit: Snow Forecast Admin
Explore K2 Location Map
Interactive K2 trail map and piste map. View the piste and trails as well as the surrounding terrain and mountain contours for backcountry action. Find and compare nearby resorts by clicking on the resort markers.
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Resorts close to K2
Discover ski resorts near K2. Click below to view there ski resort guides.
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