The Deadly Mountain Accomplished 7 Summits mountaineer and climbing expert Alan Arnette, is climbing the second highest peak in the world, K2 at 28,251/8611m. This mountain, although lower than Everest, is thought to be the most difficult in the world. It is located in northwest Pakistan about 30 miles from the border with India. Statistically, for every four people that have summited K2, 1 has died. That statistic worries me, because Alan’s team of 4 consists of three people that I know. His guide Garrett Madison was one of my Everest climbing guides, and climber Matthew Dupuy, was on my Everest team. With Alan, that’s makes three. Matthew’s brother Todd also hiked with the K2 team as far as base camp this week. Todd accompanied our Everest team to base camp as well. Climber #4 is n interesting addition to their team. Rick Sylvester, is known by some as a stuntman for 007’s Roger Moore in the opening of The Spy Who Loved Me (the ski chase in the title sequence) and For Your Eyes Only where he was the film’s climbing sequence technical advisor. In that film he doubled in the rock climbing scenes where Moore’s 6’5” stature was a challenge for the 5’6” Rick – Rick says the $700 wig made the difference! Rick’s son Terray also made the trek to K2 base camp this week to support his father. They are all skilled climbers, but mountains have their own agenda. Please keep the team and Sherpa climbers in your hearts and prayers as they climb into August. Alan’s account of climbing K2 is updated often via his climbing website. I’ll be sharing occasional updates also. Armchair climbers can follow along on this exciting journey and get a glimpse into the world of climbing in Pakistan. Alan posts videos and audio updates and guide Garrett Madison will share updates also. As Alan says…climb on! alanarnette/blog/k2-2014/ madisonmountaineering/dispatches/
Posted on: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 13:47:43 +0000
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