Diamir Face of Nanga Parbat: Routes, Climbing History and Trekking Guide
The Diamir Face is the northwest face of Nanga Parbat, the 8,126 meter peak in Pakistan’s Gilgit Baltistan region that ranks as the world’s ninth highest mountain….
Highest Unclimbed Mountain: Gangkhar Puensum at 7,570m
Gangkhar Puensum, rising 7,570 meters (24,836 ft) on the border between Bhutan and Tibet, is the highest unclimbed mountain in the world. It has never been summited,…
North Face of Mount Everest: Route, History, Facts & How to Visit
The North Face of Mount Everest is the mountain’s Tibetan flank, rising from the Rongbuk Valley in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region toward the 8,848.86-meter summit. It’s the…
Noshaq Peak: Height, Location, Climbing Routes & History
Noshaq Peak rises 7,492 meters (24,580 feet) above sea level, the highest point in Afghanistan and the second-highest summit in the Hindu Kush after Tirich Mir. It…
Broad Peak Total Successful Summits: 2026 Stats & Records
The strongest documented figure for Broad Peak total successful summits is 404 ascents as of March 2012, according to NASA Earth Observatory. NASA paired that figure with…
Mountain Range Peaks: Highest Summits, Major Ranges and How They Are Measured
Discover the world’s highest mountain range peaks, from Everest and K2 to Pakistan’s Karakoram giants, and learn how peak height is measured.
Nirmal Purja and 9 Other Climbers Killed in Broad Peak Avalanche in Pakistan
Nirmal Purja and 9 other climbers died in the Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan on July 30, 2026. See the full victim list and latest recovery updates.
India vs Pakistan Trekking: Which Northern Frontier is Better?
Two countries. One mountain spine. A decision that will define your next expedition. The Himalayas and Karakoram do not respect the border that splits them. On one…
Trango Towers Pakistan: Inside the Vertical Kingdom of the Karakoram
Few mountains on Earth command the same level of respect as the Trango Towers Pakistan is famous for. Rising dramatically above the Baltoro Glacier in the heart…