lsheen - Sep 22, 2012 7:25 pm - Voted 10/10
Now THAT'S a MOUNTAIN!What a beast... nothing else like it on the face of the planet.
So many incredible stories - the one that impresses me the most is "The Belay". Pete Schoening - a true hero. "The Belay" - one of the most heroic acts I've ever heard of.
This mountain inspires awe, fear, and joy in me - all at the same time!
That wisp of cloud tailing northeast off the summit - the weather turned BAD up high within a day, didn't it? From what I've read, that's usually the first sign of worsening weather - and K2 certainly has PLENTY of bad weather!
Thanks for taking the time to share this great photo,
Big Lew
EricChu - Sep 22, 2012 8:33 pm - Voted 10/10
Excellent pic!It would be nice to see this on the front page tomorrow!
lcarreau - Sep 22, 2012 11:00 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: Excellent pic!Be careful what you wish for, because it might
come true.
lsheen - Sep 22, 2012 11:01 pm - Voted 10/10
For those who don't know about it..."The Belay" by Pete Schoening:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/2004/oct/04/guardianobituaries.sport
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Schoening
...One of the most famous events in 8,000er history.
Art Gilkey subsequently died - but there are five men who owe their lives to Pete's quick reflexes.
Big Lew
TyeDyeTwins - Sep 23, 2012 12:30 am - Voted 10/10
Hell ya!Something gives me the feeling that this shot will be a future Pic of the Week. Great photo!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing.
Matt Lemke - Sep 23, 2012 2:37 pm - Hasn't voted
Coincidence...or planned?Did you purposely post this photo on the 6th anniversary of Pete's passing? Great photo!
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