ULAN BATOR, July 21 (Xinhua) -- Mongolian mountaineer Badamgarav Gangaamaa successfully climbed to the summit of K2, second highest peak in the world after Mount Qomolangma, becoming the first person from the country for the feat, the Physical Culture and Sports Authority of Mongolia said Saturday.
She reached the top of the mountain at 11:00 a.m. (Ulan Bator time) on Saturday, the statement said.
Situated on the China-Pakistan border, the 8,611-meter high K2 is the highest point in the Karakoram range.
Known as the Savage Mountain, K2 is considered to be one of the most difficult peaks to scale as about one person dies on the mountain for every four who're trying to reach the summit.
Currently, only 300 climbers have overcame the summit, while 77 have died in the attempt.
