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Rakaposhi is a 7,788 m mountain in Pakistan's Karakoram range, notable for its exceptional relief of 5,900 m from the Hunza Valley to its summit. First climbed in 1958 by a British-Pakistani expedition led by Mike Banks and Tom Patey, the mountain features the Rakaposhi-Haramosh Concession, a protected area managed by WWF-Pakistan. The peak is visible from the Karakoram Highway and is considered technically challenging for mountaineers.
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Rakaposhi ranks #28 of 187 in the Mountain ranking, behind Mauna Loa, ahead of Mount Kenya.
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What is the elevation of Rakaposhi?
Rakaposhi stands at 7,788 meters in the Karakoram mountain range of northern Pakistan. It is the 27th-highest mountain in the world, but it is most famous for its staggering vertical rise.
Why is Rakaposhi famous for its relief?
The mountain is notable for its exceptional relief of 5,900 meters from the Hunza Valley to its summit in just a few miles of horizontal distance. This makes it one of the steepest, most dramatic vertical drops on the planet.
When was Rakaposhi first climbed?
The mountain was first successfully summited in 1958 by a British-Pakistani expedition led by Mike Banks and Tom Patey. They climbed the long and dangerous Southwest Spur, facing massive avalanches and technical ice climbing challenges.
Where is the Rakaposhi-Haramosh mountain range located?
Rakaposhi serves as the anchor point for the Rakaposhi-Haramosh Mountains, a sub-range of the broader Karakoram system. The iconic peak can be viewed clearly from the Karakoram Highway as it passes through the towns of Gilgit and Karimabad.
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