Spantik
| Spantik | |
|---|---|
| Golden Peak | |
Spantik south east ridge (left) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,027 m (23,054 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,250 m (4,100 ft) |
| Coordinates | 36°3′26.35″N 74°57′28.74″E / 36.0573194°N 74.9579833°E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | سپانٹک (Balti) |
| Geography | |
| District | Shigar |
| Parent range | Spantik-Sosbun Mountains |
Spantik, also known as Golden Peak, is a mountain situated in the Spantik-Sosbun subrange within the Karakoram range. It is located in the Shigar District, within the Gilgit-Baltistan region administered by Pakistan. The northwest face of Spantik is dominated by a pronounced pillar of creamy yellow marble which reaches up its north face to 300 m below the summit. Its distinctive appearance has given the peak its Buruskaski name, "Ganesh Chish" or Golden Peak. This outcropping is renowned for its exceptionally challenging climbing route, famously referred to as the "Golden Pillar."
Spantik is positioned to the east of Diran and northeast of Malubiting. There are various routes leading to the mountain, including paths from the Arandu village in Shigar District, as well as routes originating from the Hopar Valley in Nagar District.