| Drifika | |
|---|---|
 Defrekal (13 November 2014) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,447 m (21,152 ft) |
| Coordinates | 35°25′31″N 76°27′26″E / 35.42528°N 76.45722°E / 35.42528; 76.45722 |
| Geography | |
  DrifikaLocation in Gilgit-BaltistanShow map of Pakistan DrifikaDrifika (Gilgit Baltistan)Show map of Gilgit Baltistan
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| Location | Karakoram |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1978 by Japanese team |
Drifika (also known as Drefekal) is a mountain peak in the Karakoram range, far west of the Transhimalaya.
Location
The peak is located at 6,447 m (21,152 ft) above sea level near the Charakusa glacier in Gilgit-Baltistan region. It is considered part of the Masherbrum Mountains.
Both the north route, through the Kharidas valley, and the south route, through the Nangma valley, are viable routes to the summit. The south route is the most popular for climbing due to its easy accessibility from base camp.
Climbing history
In 1978, a group of Japanese climbers led by Akiya Ishimura were the first group of mountaineers to reach the summit.
In May 2023, Italian climber Giovanni Zaccaria made a first ascent of the south face and southwest spur of Drifika, descending on skis. The one day climb and descent was nominated as one of the most notable climbs of 2023 by members of the Piolets d'Or technical committee.
References
- "Drifika, Pakistan Listed as "Sakar Sar". Retrieved 14 November 2022
- ^ "Drifika Peak (6447m), Karakoram, Pakistan : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost". www.summitpost.org. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- "DRIFIKA (6447M) EXPEDITION, K2 base camp via gondogoro la trek, K2 base camp and concordia trek, Trekking in karakoram". Baltistan Adventure. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- "AAC Publications - Drifika, South Face and Southeast Spur". publications.americanalpineclub.org. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- "Piolets d'Or - 2024 Significant ascents". www.pioletsdor.net. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
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