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Baltoro Muztagh

Mountain range in Pakistan/China

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The range is home to K2 which has an elevation of 8,611 metres (28,251 ft) above sea level, which is also the second highest mountain in the world. Additionally, it is home to three other eight-thousander peaks, all located on the north and east sides of the Baltoro Glacier.

Selected peaks of the Baltoro Muztagh

Below is a list of peaks in the Baltoro Muztagh that exceed 7,000 meters (22,970 feet) in elevation and possess a topographic prominence of over 500 meters (1,640 feet), a commonly used criterion for considering peaks of this stature as independent.

Lower summits

There are a number of lower summits near the tongue of the Baltoro Glacier which are striking rock towers, and are famous for their aesthetic, difficult climbing. These include:

  • Great Trango, 6,286 m
  • Trango (Nameless) Tower, 6,239 m
  • Uli Biaho Tower, 6,109 m
  • Paiju Peak, 6,610 m

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