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Rakaposhi is a mountain in the Karakorum mountain range in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.It is situated in the middle of Nagar Valley Nagar District and Danyore and Bagrote valley approximately 100 km north of the capital city Gilgit of Gilgit-Baltistan. Rakaposhi means "Snow Covered" in the local language. Rakaposhi is also known as Dumani ("Mother of Mist" or "Mother of Clouds"). It is ranked 27th highest in the world.
The first successful recorded ascent by non-natives was in 1958 by Mike Banks and Tom Patty, members of a British-Pakistani expedition, via the Southwest Spur/Ridge route. Both of them suffered minor frostbite during the ascent to the summit on June 25. Another climber slipped and fell on the descent and died during the night.
Elevation: 7788 m
Best months to climb: July, August, September
Convenient center: Gilgit, Pakistan
Best view point: Duikar Hunza
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