K2' K2 FIG is a term used to refer to the second highest mountain in the world, K2. Located in the Karakoram Range of the Himalayas, K2 stands at 8, 611 meters (28, 251 feet) and is known as one of the most difficult mountains to climb due to its steep slopes and unpredictable weather. The FIG in the term stands for 'Failed In Glacier, ' which is a reference to the fact that the mountain's summit is covered by a glacier.