Elevation 7,312 m Prominence 1,040 m Parent range Karakoram | First ascent 1976 Mountain range Karakoram | |
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Location Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan Similar Sia Kangri, Distaghil Sar, Skyang Kangri, Saltoro Kangri, Kanjut Sar | ||
Baltoro Kangri (also known as the Golden Throne) is a mountain of the Karakoram mountain range in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Baltoro Kangri is the 82nd highest mountain in the world with an elevation of 7,312 metres (23,990 ft). It lies to the south of the Gasherbrums and east of Chogolisa Peak (7,665 m). The huge Baltoro Glacier (which is one of the largest glaciers outside polar regions) rises from the foot of Baltoro Kangri. In the north of Baltoro Kangri is the Abruzzi Glacier.
Map of Baltoro Kangri
In 1963, a Japanese expedition made the first ascent of Baltoro Kangri. The expedition consisted of nine members from the Tokyo University Alpine Ski Club, which was led by Seihei Kato.
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