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Summa Ri (also known as Summa Ri I & II) comprises two of the sub-peaks of Skil Brum (7,410 m) in the Hindu Kush-Karakoram range. It is on the border between Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan-administered Kashmir and Xinjiang Autonomous Region in China.

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Summa Ri I has a height of 7,286 m (23,904 ft) and a prominence of 246 m (807 ft).[1] The summit is located 2.39 km northeast of the Skil Brum, the 66th highest mountain in the world. The Savoy Glacier flows from the eastern flank of the mountain in an easterly direction to the Godwin-Austen Glacier. (Coordinates: 35° 51' 52'' N, 76° 27' 2'' E)

Summa Ri II has a height of 7,133 m (23,402 ft) and at a prominence of 53 m (174 ft).[2] This peak is located at the west of Summa Ri I. (Coordinates: 35° 51' 41'' N, 76° 26' 18'' E)

Both Summa Ri I and Summa Ri II are considered to be among the highest unclimbed peaks.

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Summa Ri, also known as Savoia Kangri, is an unclimbed mountain peak in the Baltoro Muztagh subrange of the , situated on the border between Pakistan's region and China's Uyghur Autonomous Region. It has an elevation of 7,286 meters (23,904 feet). Approximately 5 kilometers west of , the world's second-highest mountain, it features a prominence of 246 meters and true isolation of 2.32 kilometers, making it a notable but challenging objective for mountaineers. The peak consists of two main s, Summa Ri I and Summa Ri II, with the higher western point (Summa Ri I) remaining a virgin summit despite its proximity to heavily trafficked climbing routes in the region. Despite its location near the popular base camps used for and expeditions, Summa Ri has seen only a handful of documented attempts due to its remote position, technical difficulties on its steep faces, and unstable snow conditions. No successful ascents have been recorded as of 2024, positioning Summa Ri among the higher unclimbed peaks globally, though its relatively low prominence compared to giants like may contribute to limited interest. The peak's coordinates are approximately 35°51′52″N 76°27′02″E, placing it northeast of Skil Brum (7,360 meters), its nearest higher neighbor.

Geography

Location

Summa Ri I is situated at 35°51′52″N 76°27′02″E in the range. The peak lies within the Baltoro Muztagh subrange, positioned about 2.4 km northeast of Skil Brum. It is located roughly 6 km west of , the world's second-highest mountain. Straddling the Sino-Pakistani border, Summa Ri places its Pakistani-administered slopes in the region, while the northern flanks fall within China's Uyghur Autonomous Region. Access to the mountain remains highly remote, primarily approached from the Pakistani side via the trek starting from , though the surrounding border area near the Shaksgam Valley adds logistical challenges due to geopolitical sensitivities in the broader region.

Physical Characteristics

Summa Ri consists of two principal summits in the range: the higher Summa Ri I at an elevation of 7,286 meters and Summa Ri II at 7,133 meters. Summa Ri I exhibits a of 246 meters, classifying it as a peak rather than an independent ultra-prominent mountain. The mountain forms part of a long, glaciated ridge extending northeastward from Skil Brum (7,410 meters) along the Sino-Pakistani border, featuring steep faces of ice and rock that contribute to its rugged profile. This topography integrates into a high-altitude glacial system near , with extensive ice fields and snow cover dominating the upper slopes. Its remote border position enhances the peak's isolation, limiting access and exploration. Geologically, Summa Ri is composed primarily of metamorphic rocks characteristic of the Metamorphic Complex, including gneisses and schists formed through regional tectonic processes associated with the India-Asia collision. The structure includes faulted blocks prone to instability, with the overlying glaciers fostering hazards such as crevasses and risks due to the steep terrain and heavy snow accumulation.

Climbing History

Exploration and Mapping

The exploration and mapping of Summa Ri formed part of the extensive 20th-century efforts to survey the remote range, where British and Italian expeditions played pivotal roles in documenting its peaks. Initial regional surveys began with the of in the mid-19th century, led by figures like Colonel T. G. Montgomery, who first observed major peaks from afar in 1856, establishing baseline cartographic data for the Baltoro Muztagh area near . More detailed mapping of peaks like Summa Ri likely occurred during the 1929 Italian expedition to the Karakoram, led by the , which traversed key passes and conducted scientific observations around the while attempting , contributing to the first comprehensive sketches of the surrounding topography. The peak's naming reflects both local and European influences during these early explorations. "Summa Ri" originates from the Balti language spoken by inhabitants of the region, where "Ri" denotes a mountain or peak, as noted in geological accounts of the upper Shaksgam Valley. Italian explorers adopted the alternative name "Savoia Kangri," honoring the , in line with their tradition of naming features during expeditions such as the 1909 Duke of Abruzzi traverse and the 1929 effort, which formalized many designations in the central . Following the 1947 and , Summa Ri was incorporated into post-independence surveys by the Survey of Pakistan, which updated maps of amid shifting borders, building on pre-partition data to refine positions of peaks in the Sino-Pakistani frontier zone. Confirmation and precise elevation measurements, placing Summa Ri at 7,286 meters, occurred through modern surveying techniques. These efforts positioned Summa Ri within ongoing charting of peaks adjacent to and Brum during the 1950s–1970s, including Italian reconnaissance in 1953 and multinational traverses that filled gaps in the range's documentation.

Mountaineering Attempts

Summa Ri remains unclimbed as of 2025, maintaining its status as a "virgin" peak and one of the highest unclimbed summits accessible to international climbers in the range. Recorded attempts on Summa Ri, also known as Savoia Kangri, have been limited and unsuccessful, primarily due to the peak's remote location and technical difficulties. In , a Czechoslovakian team led by Jan Tichý approached via the east face and prominent ridge from the junction of the Godwin Austen and Savoia Glaciers, establishing base camp at 5,000 meters before reaching approximately 6,550 meters on June 24; the effort was abandoned due to strong winds, snowfall, and time constraints on a delicate ice ridge. A 1998 Scottish expedition targeted the southeast face but turned back at approximately 7,000 meters owing to deep unstable snow, persistent bad weather, and stonefall. A subsequent 1999 British team attempted the southeast face via a bow-shaped , attaining about 7,000 meters before retreating amid , storms, and deep unstable snow. In 2006, a seven-member Japanese expedition under Koichi Ezaki established base camp at 5,100 meters on the and advanced base at 5,300 meters on the Savoia Glacier, attempting the southeast face and upper ridge but halting at 6,300 meters on August 7 due to unstable snow, avalanches, and poor weather. The peak's challenges include long, technical approach ridges requiring sustained ice and mixed climbing, extreme weather patterns with frequent storms and , and logistical hurdles from its position in the Baltoro Muztagh, near the popular base camps yet isolated by glacier travel. Some approaches have utilized proximity to Skil Brum for and base support. Interest in Summa Ri has grown in mountaineering circles following increased activity on nearby , though no new expeditions have succeeded in reaching the summit.
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