K2

Historic moments and tragic chapters on K2

70 years ago, on July 31, 1954, the first ascent of K2 was achieved.
The South Tyrolean extreme mountaineer Hans Kammerlander
needed three attempts before he reached the summit of K2 in
2001. In this book, he traces the history of the second highest
mountain in the world and examines the ethics of high-altitude mountaineering.

The most difficult of all eight-thousanders is located in Pakistan and magically attracts alpinists. Whereas they used to climb with rudimentary equipment, today they use high-tech equipment to climb the perfect pyramid. However, technological advancement does little to change the dangerous nature of K2: tragic deaths continue to overshadow spectacular achievements, and expedition tourism is currently changing the »mountain of all mountains«. This comprehensive chronicle of K2 presented by Hans Kammerlander and Walther Lücker is indispensable for all mountain enthusiasts.