K2: AN INTRODUCTION TO EARTH'S SECOND TALLEST MOUNTAIN

Standing majestically at an altitude of over 8,600 meters (28,200 feet), K2 is a formidable mountain that attracts climbers from across the globe. Located in the Karakoram Range on the border of Pakistan and China, K2's treacherous terrain present a significant risk to even the most experienced mountaineers. The mountain's designation is derived