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The first ascent of Broad Peak was achieved in 1957 without the aid of supplemental oxygen.

Broad Peak
Pakistan/China
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Broad Peak

Pakistan/China

Elevation
8,051 m
Countries
Pakistan/China
12th tallest mountain in the world

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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