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The Broad Peak Massif is located in the Karakoram mountain range on the border of Pakistan and China. Its main summit, Broad Peak, stands at 8,051 meters, making it the twelfth-highest mountain in the world. Broad Peak was first climbed on June 9, 1957, by an Austrian expedition led by Marcus Schmuck, with Hermann Buhl, Kurt Diemberger, and Fritz Wintersteller completing the first ascent.
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How high is Broad Peak?
Broad Peak rises to 8,051 meters, or about 26,414 feet. That makes it the twelfth-highest mountain in the world.
Where is the Broad Peak Massif?
The massif is in the Karakoram on the border between Pakistan and China. Broad Peak lies near K2 and is part of the high mountain region of Baltistan.
Who first climbed Broad Peak?
The first ascent was made on June 9, 1957, by Austrian climbers Hermann Buhl, Kurt Diemberger, Marcus Schmuck, and Fritz Wintersteller. The expedition reached the summit without supplemental oxygen.
Why is it called Broad Peak?
The summit ridge is unusually broad and extends for more than a kilometer, giving the mountain its English name. The massif also includes subsidiary summits such as Broad Peak Central and Broad Peak North.
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