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Masherbrum
Photo by Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation
| Elevation (feet): | 25660 |
|---|---|
| Elevation (meters): | 7821 |
| Continent: | Asia |
| Country: | Pakistan |
| Range/Region: | Central Asia Ranges |
| SubRange: | Karakoram |
| Latitude: | 35.7167 |
| Longitude: | 76.3 |
| Difficulty: | Major Mountain Expedition |
| Best months for climbing: | July, August, September |
| Year first climbed: | 1960 |
| First successful climber(s): | George Bell, Willi Unsoeld, (American-Pakistani expedition) |
| Convenient Center: | Skardu, Pakistan |
| Nearest major airport: | Islamabad, Pakistan |
Description
Masherbrum is a spectacular rock and ice peak, rising to the south of the Baltoro Glacier. The summit's sheer north face is a perfect pyramid, with steep narrow ridges rising suddenly to a sharp pinnacle.
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