The 2008 K2 disaster occurred on 1 August 2008, when 11 mountaineers from international expeditions died on K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth. [1] [2] Three others were …

The 1986 K2 disaster refers to a period from 6 August to 10 August 1986, when five mountaineers died on the eight-thousander K2, in the Karakoram during a severe storm. Eight other climbers …

Feb 12, 2018 · The 2008 K2 Disaster was a highly publicized climbing disaster that resulted in the deaths of 11 climbers on 01 August of that year. The tragedy also heightened scrutiny of …

Jan 15, 2023 · On 1st August 2008, 11 mountaineers lost their lives in the K2 disaster, with three others sustaining serious injuries. This event marked the deadliest single accident in K2 …

Aug 23, 2023 · The calamitous event of 2008 on K2 unfolded on 1 August when K2, the globe’s second-highest peak, bore witness to the demise of 11 intrepid mountaineers from various …

In Pakistan, Andrew Buncombe talks to the survivors, and pieces together a horrifying chain of events that led to one of the worst climbing accidents in history. From reproductive rights to...

Oct 4, 2024 · The 2008 K2 disaster occurred on 1 August 2008, when 11 mountaineers from international expeditions died on K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth. Three others …

Discover the gripping story of K2’s 2008 expedition where 11 climbers lost their lives. Listen to BBC Sounds’ Extreme: Peak Danger, an emotional journey of survival, risk, and resilience.

Feb 18, 2025 · Many people still have questions about what went wrong and how 11 people lost their lives during the 2008 K2 climb. A 2013 Sundance documentary, The Summit, recalls the …

Jul 24, 2015 · The 1986 K2 disaster is a truly harrowing story that offers a startling glimpse into how dangerous the high mountains can be. Here's what you need to know.