Rakaposhi is the name of a high Karakoram mountain massif and the huge pyramid peak which tops this massif. The mountain dominates the Hunza Valley west of K2, its steep ice-covered peak towering above barren cliffs and terraces. Rakaposhi's climate is generally more favorable than that of the Himalayas, as it is located far enough west to be only minimally affected by the monsoon in July and August. In fact, long periods of exceptional weather are not uncommon throughout the summer.
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Height (feet): 25550
Height (meters): 7788
Mountain Range: Karakoram
Country: Pakistan
locality: nagar
Latitude: 36.1667000
Longitude: 74.5000000
Difficulty: Major Mountain Expedition
Best months for climbing: July, August, September
Year first climbed: 1958
Convenient Center: Gilgit, Pakistan
Nearest major airport: Rawalpindi, Pakistan