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The Baltoro Muztagh (simplified Chinese: 巴尔托洛慕士塔格山; traditional Chinese: 巴爾托洛慕士塔格山; pinyin: Bā'ěrtuōluò Mùshìtǎgé Shān, Urdu: بلتورو موز تاغ) is a subrange of the Karakoram mountain range, in Baltistan region of the Gilgit-Baltistan, northernmost political entity of Pakistan; and in Xinjiang, China. The crest of the range forms part of the Pakistan-China border.
| Baltoro Muztagh | |
|---|---|
| Chinese: 巴尔托洛慕士塔格山 | |
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | K2 |
| Elevation | 8,611 metres (28,251 ft) |
| Coordinates | 35°52′57″N 76°30′48″E |
| Geography | |
  Baltoro Muztagh Location of the Baltoro Muztagh within the greater Karakoram region  Baltoro Muztagh Baltoro Muztagh (Gilgit Baltistan)  Baltoro Muztagh Baltoro Muztagh (Southern Xinjiang) | |
| Countries | Pakistan and China |
| Regions | Gilgit-Baltistan and Xinjiang |
| Parent range | Karakoram |
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The range is home to K2 at 8,611 metres (28,251 ft), the second highest mountain in the world, and to three other Eight-thousander peaks. They are located on the north and east sides of the Baltoro Glacier.
Selected peaks of the Baltoro Muztagh
The following is a table of the peaks in the Baltoro Muztagh which are over 7,000 metres (22,970 ft) in elevation and have over 500 metres (1,640 ft) of topographic prominence. (This is a common criterion for peaks of this stature to be independent.)
| Mountain | Height (m) | Height (ft) | Coordinates | Prominence (m) | Parent mountain | First ascent | Ascents (attempts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K2 | 8,611 | 28,251 | 35°52′57″N 76°30′48″E | 4,017 | Mount Everest | 1954 | 45 (44) |
| Gasherbrum I | 8,080 | 26,509 | 35°43′27″N 76°41′44″E | 2,155 | K2 | 1958 | 31 (16) |
| Broad Peak | 8,051 | 26,414 | 35°48′38″N 76°34′05″E | 1,701 | Gasherbrum I | 1957 | 39 (19) |
| Gasherbrum II | 8,034 | 26,362 | 35°45′27″N 76°39′11″E | 1,523 | Gasherbrum I | 1956 | 54 (12) |
| Gasherbrum III | 7,952 | 26,089 | 35°44′0″N 76°38′0″E | 461 | Gasherbrum II | 1975 | |
| Gasherbrum IV | 7,932 | 26,024 | 35°45′33″N 76°36′57″E | 725 | Gasherbrum III | 1958 | 4 (11) |
| Skyang Kangri | 7,545 | 24,754 | 35°55′35″N 76°34′03″E | 1,060 | K2 | 1976 | 1 (2) |
| Sia Kangri | 7,422 | 24,350 | 35°39′48″N 76°45′45″E | 640 | Gasherbrum I | 1934 | 6 (0) |
| Skil Brum | 7,410 | 24,311 | 35°51′03″N 76°25′45″E | 1,152 | K2 | 1957 | 2 (1) |
| Chongtar Kangri | 7,315 | 23,999 | 35°54′46″N 76°25′47″E | 1,300 | Skil Brum | 1994 | 1 (1) |
| Muztagh Tower | 7,276 | 23,871 | 35°49′38″N 76°21′39″E | 1,710 | Skil Brum | 1956 | 4 (2) |
| Gasherbrum V | 7,147 | 23,448 | 35°44′0″N 76°37′0″E | 654 | Gasherbrum IV | 2014 |
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
See also
- List of highest mountains
- List of mountains in Pakistan
Sources
Jerzy Wala, Orographical Sketch Map of the Karakoram, Swiss Foundation for Alpine Research, Zurich, 1990.
External links
На других языках
[de] Baltoro Muztagh
Das Baltoro Muztagh ist ein Gebirgszug im Karakorum (Asien). Hier befinden sich die vier Achttausender des Karakorum (K2, Broad Peak, Hidden Peak und Gasherbrum II), sowie etliche Siebentausender (Gasherbrum III, IV, Skil Brum, Muztagh Tower etc.) und Sechstausender (z. B. die Trango-Türme).- [en] Baltoro Muztagh
[es] Baltoro Muztagh
Baltoro Muztagh es una subcordillera del Karakórum. En ella se encuentra el K2 (8.611 m), el segundo pico más alto del mundo. Otros tres ochomiles se encuentran en la subcordillera. Se encuentra en la zona norte y este del Glaciar Baltoro, en Baltistán, que es parte de Gilgit-Baltistán, Pakistán y en Xinjiang, China. Las cimas de la cordillera forman la frontera entre Pakistán y China.[fr] Baltoro Muztagh
Le Baltoro Muztagh (en chinois simplifié : 巴尔托洛慕士塔格山 ; chinois traditionnel : 巴爾托洛慕士塔格山 ; pinyin : Bā'ěrtuōluò Mùshìtǎgé Shān) est une chaîne de montagnes située dans le massif du Karakoram, dans le territoire autonome du Gilgit-Baltistan, au Nord du Pakistan, et dans la province du Xinjiang, en Chine. Ce territoire est revendiqué par l'Inde qui considère qu'il est situé dans le territoire du Ladakh.[ru] Балторо-Музтаг
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