Record SL-688240 · Wikidata Q834454
Gasherbrum IV
No list classifications
Elevation
7,932
m
26,024 ft
Prominence
715 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
35.7617° N,
76.6164° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaGasherbrum IV, originally surveyed as K3, is the 17th highest mountain on Earth and the 6th highest in Pakistan, as well as the highest independent mountain under eight thousand metres in Pakistan. One of the peaks in the Gasherbrum massif, its immense West Face looms over the glacial junction of Concordia. The Name "Gasherbrum" is often claimed to mean "Shining Wall", presumably a reference to this face's tendency to reflect the rays of the setting sun, but in fact it comes from "rgasha" (beautiful) and "brum" (mountain) in Balti, hence it actually means "beautiful mountain." Despite its lower height relative to the surrounding eight-thousanders, Gasherbrum IV is a venerated challenge among mountaineers.
First ascent
Date
6 Aug 1958
Walter Bonatti and Carlo Mauri
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasherbrum III | 7,952 m | E 95° | 2.3 km |
| Gasherbrum VII | 6,955 m | SW 209° | 2.9 km |
| Gasherbrum V | 7,147 m | S 184° | 3.6 km |
| Twins | 6,882 m | SW 228° | 4.1 km |
| Gasherbrum II East | 7,758 m | E 100° | 4.7 km |