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 6,210 metres (20,370 ft).[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]

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
  4. ↑ Desio, Ardito (1956). Victory Over K2: Second Highest Peak in the World. McGraw-Hill. ASIN B0006AUKWM.

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