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Climbing Muztagata
The Route: A difficult 18-day climb by crampon, ski, and snowshoe of the 24,758-foot “Father of All Ice Mountains,” with a three-day drive along the historic Karakoram Highway and a visit to the ancient market town of Kashgar. When to go: August Difficulty: Strenuous Travel advisory: Its location near a road and its mostly nontechnical terrain make this perhaps the most climber-friendly 7,000-meter peak in the world, though you do need mountaineering experience. High/low points:
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