Baintha Brakk facts for kids

Baintha Brakk, also known as The Ogre

Baintha Brakk is a huge mountain in the Karakoram mountain range, located in Pakistan. It is also famously known as The Ogre. This impressive peak stands at about 7,285 meters (23,901 feet) tall. Baintha Brakk is part of a smaller group of mountains called the Panmah Muztagh subrange. It is the 85th highest mountain in the entire world.

About Baintha Brakk

Baintha Brakk is a very challenging mountain to climb. It is known for its steep and rocky slopes. Because of its difficulty, not many people have successfully reached its top.

Who First Climbed The Ogre?

The first people to successfully climb to the very top of Baintha Brakk were Chris Bonington and Doug Scott. They achieved this amazing feat in 1977. Their climb was a very important moment in mountain climbing history.

How Many Times Has It Been Climbed?

Even many years after the first climb, Baintha Brakk remains one of the hardest mountains to conquer. As of 2013, only three climbing teams had managed to reach its summit. This shows just how tough and dangerous climbing The Ogre can be.