Baltoro Kangri
| Baltoro Kangri | |
|---|---|
 Gasherbrum IV, VII, VI and Baltoro Kangri on the right | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation |
7,312 m (23,990 ft) Ranked 82nd |
| Prominence | 1,040 m (3,410 ft) [1] |
| Coordinates | 35°38′52.69″N 76°40′11.10″E / 35.6479694°N 76.6697500°ECoordinates: 35°38′52.69″N 76°40′11.10″E / 35.6479694°N 76.6697500°E [2] |
| Geography | |
  Baltoro Kangri Location in Pakistan | |
| Location | Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
| Parent range | Karakoram |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | August 4, 1963[3] |
Baltoro Kangri (also known as the Golden Throne) is a mountain of the Karakoram mountain range in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Baltoro Kangri is the 82nd highest mountain in the world with an elevation of 7,312 metres (23,990 ft). It lies to the south of the Gasherbrums and east of Chogolisa Peak (7,665 m). The huge Baltoro Glacier (which is one of the largest glaciers outside polar regions) rises from the foot of Baltoro Kangri. In the north of Baltoro Kangri is the Abruzzi Glacier.
In 1963, a Japanese expedition made the first ascent of Baltoro Kangri. The expedition consisted of nine members from the Tokyo University Alpine Ski Club, which was led by Seihei Kato.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Baltoro Kangri, Pakistan". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2011-11-14.
- ↑ "Northern Pakistan detailed placemarks in Google Earth". Retrieved 2009-03-11.
- 1 2 Kato, Seihei (1964). "Asia, Pakistan, Baltoro Kangri". Climbs And Expeditions. American Alpine Journal. New York, NY, USA: American Alpine Club. 14 (1): 231. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
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