Record SL-689760 · Wikidata Q630579
Muztagh Ata
Mushitage;慕士塔格山
Ultra
Elevation
7,509
m
24,636 ft
Prominence
2,735 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
38.2761° N,
75.1159° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMuztagh Ata (meaning 'Ice Mountain Father' in Turkic languages), formerly known as Mount Tagharma and Wi-tagh, is the second highest of the mountains which form the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, with an elevation of 7,546 m (24,757 ft). It is sometimes regarded as being part of the Kunlun Mountains, although physically it is more closely connected to the Pamirs. It is one of the relatively easier 7,000 m peaks in the world to climb, due to its gentle western slope and the comparatively drier weather of Xinjiang, though a thorough acclimatization period and a very strong physical condition are crucial for success.
First ascent
Date
1956
E. A. Beletsky et al
Source · wikipedia
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalaxong Peak | 7,277 m | SW 222° | 1.5 km |
| Kuksay Peak | 7,184 m | N 17° | 2.3 km |
| Kuksay Tagh | 7,184 m | N 17° | 2.3 km |
| kuo si ku la ke feng | 7,028 m | S 168° | 4.2 km |
| Koskulak Tagh | 7,028 m | S 183° | 4.9 km |