K2

2nd highest mountain in the world.  

Altitude                       8611m/ 28,251ft

Location                      Karakoram, Pakistan- , China
 
First ascent                  July 31, 1954  by Achille Compagnoni and Lino Lacedelli (IT)

First Non Ox ascent  06.09.1978 Louis Reichardt(US)

First Winter ascent    23.06.1986 Wanda Rutkiewicz(PL)/Liliane Barrad (FR)

First Woman Non Ox ascent 23.06.1986 Wanda Rutkiewicz(PL)/Liliane Barrad (FR)

Summits/Deaths    354/82       

Difficulty   The most difficult peak on earth. The elevation is high with considerable objective dangers,and often in bad weather. all routes involve difficult passages.The abruzzi(SE pillar) offers the least technical difficulties.but is particularly exposed to falling seracs in the In the bottle neck. The north pillar is one of the steepest routes of all 14 8000.

Trip Facts

Activity            Expedition
Duration         58 Days
Grade               Hard
Trek Type        Hotel / Tea house Trek / Camping Trek
Season              Spring (March to May)

Arrival              Mid June Islamabad, Pakistan

Departure        Mid August Islamabad, Pakistan:  

Route               Abruzzi

Capacity          Max. 10 climbers 

Booking          Until May