What is K2?

Q: What is K2?


A: K2 is the second highest mountain in the world, located in Pakistan and part of the Karakoram range.

Q: How did K2 get its name?


A: The name K2 came from the first survey of Karakoram, where each mountain was given a label of "K" followed by a number.

Q: Why is K2 known as the Savage Mountain?


A: K2 is known as the Savage Mountain because it is very hard to climb and has the second-highest fatality rate among the eight-thousand-metre mountains.

Q: How does K2 compare to Mount Everest in terms of climbing difficulty?


A: K2 is considered to be harder to climb than Mount Everest.

Q: How many people have climbed to the top of K2 as of 2011?


A: As of 2011, only 300 people have climbed to the top of K2.

Q: How many people have died trying to climb K2?


A: At least 80 people have died trying to climb K2.

Q: Has K2 ever been climbed during the winter?


A: No, K2 has never been climbed during the winter.

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