Skyang Kangri
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Skyang Kangri (Urdu: سکیانگ کنگری), or Staircase Peak, is a high mountain peak of the Baltoro Muztagh, a subrange of the Karakoram range. It lies on the Pakistan–China border, about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) northeast of K2, the world's second-highest mountain. The name "Staircase Peak" refers to the East Ridge, which resembles a giant staircase with five steps.
Quick Facts Skyang Kangri سکیانگ کنگری, Highest point ...
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 7,545 m (24,754 ft) Ranked 43rd |
Prominence | 1,085 m (3,560 ft) |
Coordinates | 35°55′35″N 76°34′03″E |
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Parent range | Baltoro Muztagh, Karakoram |
Climbing | |
First ascent | August 11, 1976 by Yoshioki Fujioji, Hideki Nagata (Japanese) |
Easiest route | East Ridge: glacier/snow/ice climb |
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Simplified Chinese | 斯坎格里峰 | ||
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