K2 is known as Savage Mountain.
K2: The Savage Mountain
K2, also known as Savage Mountain, is the second-highest mountain in the world, standing at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet). It is the highest point of the Karakoram Range and the highest point in Pakistan.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | K2, also known as Savage Mountain |
| Location | Karakoram Range, Pakistan |
| Height | 8,611 meters (28,251 feet) |
| Difficulty | Extremely challenging ascent |
| Fatality Rate | High, the second-highest among the eight-thousanders |
| Reason for Name | Due to the difficulty of ascent and high fatality rate, K2 earned the name "Savage Mountain". |
The moniker "Savage Mountain" is attributed to K2 due to its notoriously difficult ascent and the second-highest fatality rate among the eight-thousanders (mountains over 8,000 meters). This makes it one of the most dangerous and challenging climbs in the world.
