Baltoro Kangri (Urdu: بلتورو کنگری also known as the Golden Throne[citation needed]) 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. On the northern side of Baltoro Kangri lies the Abruzzi Glacier.
Baltoro Kangri | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 7,312 m (23,990 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 1,040 m (3,410 ft)[2] |
Listing | |
Coordinates | 35°38′45″N 76°39′56″E / 35.64572°N 76.66567°E[1] |
Naming | |
Native name | بلتورو کنگری (Urdu) |
Geography | |
Baltoro Kangri Location in Gilgit-Baltistan Baltoro Kangri Baltoro Kangri (Gilgit Baltistan) | |
Country | Pakistan |
Region | Gilgit-Baltistan |
District | Skardu |
Parent range | Karakoram |
Climbing | |
First ascent | August 4, 1963[3] |
Baltoro Kangri | |||
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Simplified Chinese | 巴托羅崗日峰 | ||
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In 1963, a Japanese expedition made the first ascent of Baltoro Kangri. The expedition consisted of nine members from the Tokyo University Ski Alpine Club, which was led by Seihei Kato.[3]