Lupghar Sar Explained

Lupghar Sar
Elevation M:7200
Elevation Ref:
Ranked 108th
Prominence M:730
Prominence Ref:[1]
Location:Shimshal Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Range:Hispar Muztagh, Karakoram
Map:Pakistan
Map Size:240
Label Position:bottom
Coordinates:36.3483°N 75.0258°W
First Ascent:1979 by Hans und Sepp Gloggner [2]
Easiest Route:glacier/snow/ice climb

Lupghar Sar is a mountain located in Shimshal valley of Hunza Gojal in northern Pakistan. It is 108th on the list of world's highest mountains. It is a part of the Momhil Sar cluster of mountains and has an elevation of 7200m (23,600feet) above sea level. In Wakhi language, Lupghar Sar translates as the "top of the big rock".

Climbing History

See also

Notes and References

  1. 18693. Lupghar Sar. 2011-09-17.
  2. http://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12198065002/Asia-PakistanKarakoram-Lupghar-Sar-West Hans Gloggner: Asia, Pakistan—Karakoram, Lupghar Sar West. American Alpine Journal, 1980, vol. 22
  3. Web site: Hansjörg Auer, who soloed Lupghar Sar West, talks to Dream Wanderlust. 21 August 2018. dreamwanderlust.com.
  4. Web site: Hansjörg Auer, Lupghar Sar West solo ascent details. 9 August 2018. planetmountain.com.
  5. Web site: SOLO ASCENT OF LUPGHAR SAR WEST (7157M) . 2018-08-24.