Baintha Brakk (The Ogre) — Technical Karakoram Peak in Pakistan
Baintha Brakk (The Ogre), a 7,285 m Karakoram peak in Pakistan's Panmah Muztagh, is famed for jagged granite faces and extreme technical routes; first climbed in 1977 by Bonington and Scott.
Baintha Brakk rises to 7,285 metres (23,901 ft) and is a notable mountain of the Karakoram range in Pakistan. Commonly called "The Ogre," it belongs to the Panmah Muztagh subrange and ranks among the world's higher peaks, listed around 85th by elevation.
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Location and character
Baintha Brakk stands in the central Karakoram, a region of steep granite towers and compact glaciers. Its sheer faces and jagged ridgelines make it one of the most technically demanding peaks in the area, attracting experienced alpine climbers rather than high-altitude trekkers.
Climbing history
The first successful ascent was completed in 1977 by Chris Bonington and Doug Scott. The mountain's combination of difficult rock climbing, complex glacier approaches and unpredictable weather has kept successful summits rare. By 2013, recorded summit parties reached the top only three times.
Quick facts
- Elevation: 7,285 m (23,901 ft)
- Subrange: Panmah Muztagh (part of the Karakoram)
- Nickname: The Ogre
- First ascent: Chris Bonington and Doug Scott, 1977
- Notability: Known for very hard, technical routes and infrequent successful ascents
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