Spantik, also known as Golden Peak, is a mountain in the Karakoram range of Pakistan. The first ascent was made in 1955 by Germans Reiner Diepen, Eduard Reinhardt, and Jochen Tietze via the southeast ridge, which involves rocky outcrops, snow, ice, and scree. [1]
1 recorded routes.
| Route | |
|---|---|
| The Golden Pillar |
New Route: Spantik or Ghenish Chhish, 7027 meters, 23,055 feet, Northwest Pillar, Summit reached on August 11, 1987 (Fowler, Saunders). (Fifth ascent of the peak.) Personnel: Anthony Victor Saunders, leader, Elizabeth Allen, Philip Butler, Bruce Craig, Dr. John English, Michael Fowler, George Fowler, liaison officer Dr. Iqbal Ahmed. |