K2: A PRIMER ON THE WORLD'S SECOND-HIGHEST PEAK

Standing majestically at an altitude of 8,611 meters (28,251 feet), K2 is a formidable challenge that attracts climbers from across the globe. Located in the Karakoram Range on the border of China and Pakistan, K2's imposing cliffs present a significant hazard to even the most experienced mountaineers. The mountain's title is derived from its ran