Mustagh

Among them lies the pass of Mustagh, 18,300 feet above tide, up to 1863 a high-road between India and Yarkand, practicable for but a few weeks of summer.

Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 Various

In addition, Sir Henry suggested that instead of going to Hunza direct, he should strike out eastward from Kashmir, working his way round through the great Mustagh

The Great Amulet Maud Diver 1906

As we ascend right up the glacier -- either the one coming down from the Mustagh

The Heart of Nature or, The Quest for Natural Beauty Francis Edward Younghusband 1902

But if we turn to the right on descending from the Aghil Pass, and if we turn again in the direction of the Mustagh Pass, we come to an icy realm which has about it, above every other region, the impress of both extreme remoteness and loftiest seclusion.

The Heart of Nature or, The Quest for Natural Beauty Francis Edward Younghusband 1902

It was, however, on the 6th July, 1956 that members of British Baltoro expedition reached Mustagh Tower west (7270m).

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It was in 1903 that A.C. Ferber and Honigmann reached the east Mustagh pass from Baltoro glacier.

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In 1947, R.C.F. Schomberg visited Sarpo Laggo glacier and, after crossing east Mustagh pass, entered Baltoro glacier.

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Also in 1956 a French party made the second ascent of Mustagh Tower.

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On the 7th July, they reached Mustagh Tower east (7273m) from the north face after setting up four camps.

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Mustagh tower-7284m seen from Baltoro Glacier as a gigantic stone axe apparently sheer sided and unclimbable.

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