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

Standing majestically at an altitude of approximately 8,611 meters above sea level, K2 is a formidable challenge that attracts climbers from across the globe. Located in the Karakoram Range on the border of the disputed region between Pakistan here and China, K2's imposing cliffs present a significant risk to even the most experienced mountaineers.