K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen)

K2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, is the second-highest mountain in the world, standing at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet) above sea level. Located in the Karakoram Range along the border between Pakistan and China, it is renowned for its extreme difficulty and treacherous conditions. Known as one of the most challenging mountains to climb, K2 demands advanced mountaineering skills, high physical endurance, and careful planning due to unpredictable weather and steep, icy slopes. Its awe-inspiring height and rugged terrain make it a symbol of mountaineering ambition and human resilience.