Challenge

K2

Karakoram

About this hike

Unlike Everest, K2 lacks commercial infrastructure, making expeditions highly technical and self-reliant. With massive exposure and unpredictable weather, it remains one of the greatest challenges in high-altitude mountaineering.

Quick facts

Distance

25 km

Elevation

8611 meters

Difficulty

Extreme

Time

45–50 days

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