Broad Peak, 8,051 m (26,414 ft)  Ranked 12th (4th in Pakistan)

Broad Peak, 8,051 m (26,414 ft)  Ranked 12th (4th in Pakistan)

The first ascent of Broad Peak was made on June 9, 1957 by Fritz Wintersteller, Marcus Schmuck, Kurt Diemberger, and Hermann Buhl of an Austrian expedition led by Marcus Schmuck. A first attempt by the team was made on May 29 where Fritz Wintersteller and Kurt Diemberger reached the fore peak (8,030m). This was also accomplished without the aid of supplemental oxygen or high altitude porters and without base camp support. Broad Peak is part of the Gasherbrum massif on the border of Pakistan occupied Kashmir - China. It is located about 8 kilometers (5 miles) from K2. Broad Peak was originally named K3 right after the naming of K2 but on closer inspection by a later party, it was discovered that the summit was over 1½ kilometers (1 mile) long, thus "Broad Peak"
Nadeemkhawar
on May 9, 2010 11:20 pm
Image Type(s): Alpine Climbing
Image ID: 620038

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Karrar Haidri

Karrar Haidri - May 10, 2010 11:39 am - Voted 10/10

Wow

Very Nice Shot.

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