Pastore Peak Explained

Pastore Peak is a mountain in the Karakoram region of Pakistan close to the China border, near the famous K2 mountain. Pastore Peak has a height of .[1] and is used as a training route by climbers 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 experienced climbers.[3] One of the earliest descriptions of 'Pastore Peak as a trekking route was done by Ardito Desio in his 1956 book "Victory Over K2: Second Highest Peak in the World".[4]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.adventurepeaks.com/shop/pastore-peak/ Pastore Peak
  2. Rowell, G. A. (1984). Mountains of the Middle Kingdom: Exploring the High Peaks of China and Tibet. United States: Sierra Club Books.
  3. https://www.skardu.pk/american-climber-alex-goldfarb-has-gone-missing-on-pastore-peak/ Skardu.pk
  4. Book: Desio , Ardito . 1956 . Victory Over K2: Second Highest Peak in the World . McGraw-Hill . B0006AUKWM.