Fun facts about Broad Peak
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Broad Peak is located in the Karakoram mountain range, approximately eight kilometres from K2.
Broad Peak
Pakistan/China
Broad Peak is one of the eight-thousanders, and is located in the Karakoram range spanning Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan and Xinjiang, China. It is the 12th highest mountain in the world at 8,051 metres (26,414 ft) elevation above sea level.
From the “Geography” section
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The English name 'Broad Peak' was introduced in 1892 by British explorer Martin Conway.
Broad Peak
Pakistan/China
Broad Peak is one of the eight-thousanders, and is located in the Karakoram range spanning Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan and Xinjiang, China. It is the 12th highest mountain in the world at 8,051 metres (26,414 ft) elevation above sea level.
From the “Etymology” section
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The first ascent of Broad Peak was achieved in 1957 without the aid of supplemental oxygen.
Broad Peak
Pakistan/China
Broad Peak is one of the eight-thousanders, and is located in the Karakoram range spanning Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan and Xinjiang, China. It is the 12th highest mountain in the world at 8,051 metres (26,414 ft) elevation above sea level.
From the “Climbing history” section
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On March 5, 2013, Broad Peak was summited for the first time in winter by a Polish expedition.
Broad Peak
Pakistan/China
Broad Peak is one of the eight-thousanders, and is located in the Karakoram range spanning Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan and Xinjiang, China. It is the 12th highest mountain in the world at 8,051 metres (26,414 ft) elevation above sea level.
From the “Timeline” section
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Windy Gap is a 6,111-metre-high mountain pass located north of Broad Peak.
Broad Peak
Pakistan/China
Broad Peak is one of the eight-thousanders, and is located in the Karakoram range spanning Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan and Xinjiang, China. It is the 12th highest mountain in the world at 8,051 metres (26,414 ft) elevation above sea level.
From the “Passes” section
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