Pastore Peak

'Pastore Peak is a mountain that is located in the Karakoram region of Pakistan close to China border, near famous K2 mountain. Pastore Peak has a height of 6,210 metres (20,370 ft).[1] and is used as a training route by climber while acclimating in K2 base camp.[2] While it is considered an easy “trekking peak” during summer climbing season the winter ascend is very challenging even for experience climber.[3]


References
  1. Pastore Peak. adventurepeaks.com
  2. Rowell, G. A. (1984). Mountains of the Middle Kingdom: Exploring the High Peaks of China and Tibet. United States: Sierra Club Books.
  3. Skardu.pk Local news of Skardu (Pakistan) - the city closest to Pastore Peak

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