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Introduction
This is part of a two 8000m peak summit attempt. Prior to an ascent on K2 (8611m), I will be attempting to climb Broad Peak (8047m). This will provide a safer acclimatization period and will hopefully stand us in good stead for the attempt on K2. Both mountains will see the use of the same base camp at Concordida over the 3 months we are expected to be in Pakistan. [more...]

Height
8047m - 26400 feet
Second highest mountain in the world

Position
35°48′38″ North
76°34′05″ East
Region: Karakorum
Country: Pakistan - China

First Ascent
Fritz Wintersteller, Marcus Schmuck, Kurt Diemberger, and Hermann Buhl of an Austrian expedition led by Marcus Schmuck

The Route
Base Camp will be established on the medial moraine of the Goodwin-Austen Glacier at 4900m. Three or four further camps will be established. Snow or rock scrambling weaves through the lower slopes onto the crest of the spur. Higher up the route is entirely on glacier slopes, with occasional ice walls above 7500m. A well-fined ridge leads from the col at 7800m to the summit. [more...]

The Team
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