K2 is known as the Savage Mountain due to the difficulty of ascent and the 2nd highest fatality rate among the "eight thousanders" for those who climb it. For every four people who have reached the summit, one has K2 has never been climbed in winter.
First success:
An Italian expedition finally succeeded in ascending to the summit of K2 on July 31,1954. The expedition was led by Ardito Desio, although the two climbers who actually reached the top were Lino Lacedelli and Achille Compagnoni. In the team included a Pe top were Pakistani member, Colonel Muhammmad Ata-ullah, who had been a part of the 1953 American expedition.
K2 Itinerary: (60 day)Day 01.Arrival in Islamabad. Day 02.Briefing at the Alpine Club Day 03.Drive to Chilas,night at hotel Day 04.Drive to Skardu, over night at hotel Day 05.Preparation day in Skardu Day 06.Drive to Askole, over night in camp Day 07.Trek to Jula, camp night Day 08.Trek to Pajue, camp night Day 09.Rest day at Paju night camp Day 10.Trek to Urdukas, camp night Day 11.Trek to Goro II,camp night Day 12.Trek to Concordia, camp night Day 13.Trek to BC. Day 14-48. Climbing activities on K2 Day 49.High camps closing day Day 50. Final Closing day at BC Day 51.Trek to Goro II Day 52. Trek to Khobursay, camp night Day 53.Trek Jula, night camp Day 54. Trek to Askole, camp night Day 55.Drive to Skardu, hotel night Day 56. Rest day in Sakrdu Day 57.Drive to Chilas, hotel night Day 58. Drive to Islamabad, hotel night Day 59.free/briefing day in Islamabad Day 60. Fly back to own destination (End of our Service) | |
