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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
8611m - 28250 feet
Second highest mountain in the world

Position
76° 31' latitude: East
35° 53' longitude: North
Region: Karakorum
Country: Pakistan - China

First Ascent
Lino Lacedelli and Achille Compagnoni, 31-07-1954 with the Italian expedition led by Aredito Desio and organised by the Italian Alpine Club.
 

The Route: Abruzzi Spur
Now the most common route up the mountain consisting of a combination of steep snow slopes and difficult rock steps over fairly open ground. The vertical gain from Base Camp to the summit is over 3500m on which we would aim to place five camps. [more...]

The Team
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