K2: A Primer on the World's Second-Highest Peak
Standing majestically at an altitude of over 8,600 meters (28,200 feet), K2 is a formidable mountain that attracts climbers from across the globe. Located in the Karakoram Range on the border of Pakistan and China, K2's steep slopes present a significant danger to even the most experienced mountaineers. The mountain's name is derived from its pos