Mount Kilimanjaro guide on Instagram: "K2 climbing refers to the mountaineering expeditions to K2, the second-highest mountain in the world. It is widely considered one of the most difficult and dangerous climbs on Earth. Key Facts About K2 Climbing Location and Height: K2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, is 8,611 meters (28,251 feet) tall and is located in the Karakoram range on the border of Pakistan and China. Difficulty and Danger: The mountain is nicknamed "The Savage Mountain" due to it