Ogre 7,285 Metres(23,901 ft) Baintha Brakk - Saltoro Summits

Baintha Brakk or Ogre 7285 meters is situated in Shigar Valley, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan It is a vertical, rocky mountain in the Panmah Muztagh, Karakoram mountain range. This mountain is known as the hardest peak in the world as it is quite hard to climb on it. From the north side of the Biafo Glacier which is the main glacier of the central Karakoram, from where Baintha Brakk starts getting higher. It is about 75 km away from Skardu. In terms of height, this mountain is extremely exceptional. As compared to other peaks of the Karakoram this mountain is a complex granite tower, steeper and rockier.

In 1971 and1976 two attempts were given by the mountaineers Britons and Doug Scott but both proved to be unsuccessful. Later in 1977, the peak was climbed by Chris Bonington. Besides these, there some other climbers as well including Clive Rowland, Tut Braithwaite, Mo Anthoine, and Nick Estcourt mostly reached the lower summit of the peak. They climbed through the Southwest Spur to the West Ridge and over the West Summit to the Main Summit.

A three days walk from Askole village will take you at the base camp (4200 M ) of Ogre Environment of Ogre BC is pleasant, green land and freshwater is available here.   

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