The lethal K2
Tags: Climbing mountains, Everest, Himalaya, K2, Karakorum
11 climbers, adventurers, alienists or whatsoever found the dead on the Himalayan K2 peak since a short time.
K2 is world’s second highest peak, but it is said to be the most dangerous. Let the facts speak: during this year 2600 people reached the Everest peak, and only 305 completed the ascension of K2!
K2 is really a world wonder. Looks great, mysterious and sometimes claims its rights and victims. Seems that the Gods of the peak are sometimes very upset.
The 11 deads from the K2 are victims of lack of experience and melting glacier. Let them rest in peace. I think they died very happy.
In 1986 other 13 people died on K2 due to a strong storm.
K2 is also named Ketu or Qogir, and lies on the border between Pakistani and China, in the Karakoram segment of the himalayan range.
You can get the peak ( 8611 m or 28251 feets ) by Abruzzi Spur, from Pakistan ( the italian Count of Abruzzi was one of the first people trying to conquer the peak in 1909 ) or by the North Ridge, from China ( a much more difficult way ). None of these paths are for beginners. You must be fit, skilled and very well equipped.
Climbing mountains is not a children play, and the dangerous K2 deserves special attention.
But once on the top of the world, you feel yourself to be a winner. The sight is generous, and the feelings overwhelming.
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August 6th, 2008 at 4:39 am
Amazing K2 photos..but climbing is not my cup of tea. Last nite, I watched the news and it seemed an avalanche hit K2 and some climbers went missing…2 got rescued and treated for frostbite in army hospital in Pakistan.
August 6th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Very true. But other 11 climbers are dead.
Which is your cup of tea, beside reading, blogging, traveling?
August 7th, 2008 at 1:40 am
I think the climbers of these 8000m peaks are well aware of the risks and almost certianly die doing something that they greatly love. Is there a better way to go than doing something we love?
August 7th, 2008 at 3:27 am
I tried water rafting once and would like to go again. I don’t mind nature touring too. But no mountain climbing…I have a fear of heights!
August 7th, 2008 at 8:21 am
This was sad to read. I know climbers know the risks they get themselves into but no one ever goes in thinking it’ll be them. The poor families. That said, just reading about the technical difficulty of that mountain has my head swimming.
That said K2 is an absolutely beautiful mountain and I can totally see the allure. Would love to go trekking near the base at some point – but that’ll be about as high as I’d ever go.
May 2nd, 2009 at 7:16 am
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