K2

K2: The Tall Mountain

K2 is one of the tallest mountains in the world. It stands very high—8,611 metres (28,251 ft) above sea level. You can find it in the Karakoram range, partly in Pakistan and partly in China.

People call K2 the “King of Mountains” because it is very hard to climb. Even though Mount Everest is taller, K2 is trickier because of its tough weather and steep sides. The top of K2 was first reached in 1954 by two Italian climbers.

K2 is a special place for climbers. Many try to reach its top, especially in July and August. The mountain has very thin air, making it hard to breathe. Storms can come suddenly, too.

K2 has many paths to climb, but all are challenging. The most used path is called the Abruzzi Spur. It has a very narrow and tricky part called the Bottleneck. Some paths on K2 have never been climbed because they are too unsafe.

K2 gives fresh water to nearby valleys through its glaciers. It is a wonderful and mighty part of nature.