K2: AN INTRODUCTION TO EARTH'S SECOND TALLEST MOUNTAIN

Standing steadfastly at an altitude of 8,611 meters (28,251 feet), K2 is a formidable challenge that attracts climbers from across the globe. Located in the Karakoram Range on the border of Pakistan and China, K2's imposing cliffs present a significant danger to even the most experienced mountaineers. The mountain's name is derived from its posit