PEAKWARE
World Mountain Encyclopedia
Navigation Menu
Rakaposhi
Photo by Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation
| Elevation (feet): | 25550 |
|---|---|
| Elevation (meters): | 7788 |
| Continent: | Asia |
| Country: | Pakistan |
| Range/Region: | Central Asia Ranges |
| SubRange: | Karakoram |
| Latitude: | 36.14231087352999 |
| Longitude: | 74.48996543884277 |
| Difficulty: | Major Mountain Expedition |
| Best months for climbing: | July, August, September |
| Year first climbed: | 1958 |
| First successful climber(s): | Mike Banks, Tom Patey |
| Convenient Center: | Gilgit, Pakistan |
| Nearest major airport: | Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
Description
Rakaposhi is the name of a high Karakoram mountain massif and the huge pyramid peak which tops this massif. The mountain dominates the Hunza Valley west of K2, its steep ice-covered peak towering above barren cliffs and terraces. Rakaposhi's climate is generally more favorable than that of the Himalayas, as it is located far enough west to be only minimally affected by the monsoon in July and August. In fact, long periods of exceptional weather are not uncommon throughout the summer.
Links
About Peakware Contact Us Sponsorship Privacy
Copyright © 1998-2010 Interactive Outdoors, Inc. All rights reserved.