Ghosts of K2 - The Race for the Summit of the World's Most Deadly Mountain

Mick Conefrey's exploration of K2, the world's second-highest and most perilous mountain, delves deeply into the human spirit's confrontation with nature's most formidable challenges. The book unravels the gripping history of attempts to conquer K2, weaving together tales of ambition, tragedy, and resilience that have defined mountaineering's most dramatic chapter.

• The formidable nature of K2: Unlike Everest, K2 is significantly more dangerous, with a higher fatality rate that has earned it the nickname "Savage Mountain."
• Historical expeditions shaped by tragedy: Early climbs were marked by a series of fatal accidents, emphasizing the mountain's lethal unpredictability.
• The role...

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