Thanks for posting this fine article. I read Buhl's book in a Slovenian translation and must say that it's a pearl. He really was a man an his influence on younger climbers was immense!
I feel like I'm overusing my 10/10 vote on this page and the photos on it.. But I just can't help it..! It's a nice read, and the photos really top it off. The one with Buhl's last steps is fascinating.
Great article. Buhl was the hero of Nanga Parbat on the Austrian First Ascent of BP, certainly the most experienced high altitude climber, and Hermann provided the best equipment available at the time from Sport Scheck in Munich to the benefit of the team.
Two points I like to make:
1. Marcus Schmuck was the initiator, leader and organizer of the expedition. He provided for the funds and the permit to climb the mountain.
2. Skil Brum was climbed successfully in pure alpine style a few days before the atempt to climb Chogolisa.
Thanks for this information. I didn' t have a lot information about the ascent of Skil Brum. I' ve changed this in the article. The first point was a my mistake. Thanks for pointing that out.
avidwanderer - Feb 18, 2006 3:56 pm - Hasn't voted
Great Read!
Excellent article! I didn't know much about him except that he soloed Watzman Ostwand in winter. I wish I could write and article in my second language :-D You have a great command of the english language!
Lukas Kunze - Feb 19, 2006 11:35 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Great Read!
Thanks, avidwanderer! I' ve read one of his books and its stunning to read what he has done.
Thanks dedo! I agree totally with you! Did you read the new release of this book, which includes Buhl' s diaries of the Nanga Parbat and Broad Peak expeditions? If not, try to get it, because these diaries are stunning...
Though Buhl is a hero for me I don't think that this book is as good as some of you say. I'm reading the Spanish version and sometimes I have stopped reading it because it bored. I think that he is very repetitive in describing his rock climbs. What is true is that I always take up its reading again. Anyway, I've enjoyed some of his methods as carrying snow balls in his hands for getting used to cold. He was the master in the world of mountaineering and his strength of body and mind was incredible in my opinion
Lukas Kunze - Feb 25, 2006 10:03 am - Hasn't voted
Re: fascinating
Well, who is not repetitive? But in my opinion the real quality of his books is the energy and fascination of Buhl, which can be read between the lines. Sometimes I felt like beeing roped on with him. Thanks for your comment Diego! Cheers Lukas
This is a very interesting article and thanks for posting it. This bio is a great oppurtunity for me (and others like me) to learn about the notorious alpinists of the past and I appreciate the effort you have put in to make it.
it's great to see that people still have an interest in the exploits of Hermann Buhl. I've read "Pilgrimage" perhaps 3 times and never tire of reading about his adventures and being inspired by someone so utterly psyched on climbing. His traverse of the peaks of the MontBlanc series still boggles my mind. He charged to the very end. His spirit remains truly immortal!
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Thanks Shano, i totally agree with you. Among climbers Hermann Buhl will always be remebered! It' s amazing what he has done (and with what equipment he has done it...). Cheers Lukas
A niceely written piece, Lukas. I enjoyed reading it. I didn'y know about the photos of his footsteps on the cornice. Seems a mundane end for such a great alpinist.
Vid Pogachnik - Feb 16, 2006 8:33 pm - Voted 9/10
Buhl was an icon!Thanks for posting this fine article. I read Buhl's book in a Slovenian translation and must say that it's a pearl. He really was a man an his influence on younger climbers was immense!
Lukas Kunze - Feb 17, 2006 12:48 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Buhl was an icon!Thanks Vid. I comletely agree with you. Even today Buhl' s influence is not deniable and there are only a few who reach his skill. Cheers, Lukas
Rick B - Feb 17, 2006 5:02 am - Voted 10/10
Overusing my 10/10I feel like I'm overusing my 10/10 vote on this page and the photos on it.. But I just can't help it..! It's a nice read, and the photos really top it off. The one with Buhl's last steps is fascinating.
Cheers,
Rick
Lukas Kunze - Feb 17, 2006 12:44 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Overusing my 10/10Thanks for your votes and your kind words, Rick!
Cheers Lukas
Fritz Wintersteller - Feb 17, 2006 11:15 am - Voted 10/10
BP HistoryGreat article. Buhl was the hero of Nanga Parbat on the Austrian First Ascent of BP, certainly the most experienced high altitude climber, and Hermann provided the best equipment available at the time from Sport Scheck in Munich to the benefit of the team.
Two points I like to make:
1. Marcus Schmuck was the initiator, leader and organizer of the expedition. He provided for the funds and the permit to climb the mountain.
2. Skil Brum was climbed successfully in pure alpine style a few days before the atempt to climb Chogolisa.
Lukas Kunze - Feb 17, 2006 12:33 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: BP HistoryThanks for this information. I didn' t have a lot information about the ascent of Skil Brum. I' ve changed this in the article. The first point was a my mistake. Thanks for pointing that out.
avidwanderer - Feb 18, 2006 3:56 pm - Hasn't voted
Great Read!Excellent article! I didn't know much about him except that he soloed Watzman Ostwand in winter. I wish I could write and article in my second language :-D You have a great command of the english language!
Lukas Kunze - Feb 19, 2006 11:35 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Great Read!Thanks, avidwanderer! I' ve read one of his books and its stunning to read what he has done.
dedo - Feb 19, 2006 9:00 pm - Voted 9/10
fascinatingNice reading, Lukas. I like Buhls "8000 drüber und drunter" best of all mountaineering books, he had the most fascinating writing style.
Lukas Kunze - Feb 19, 2006 10:43 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: fascinatingThanks dedo! I agree totally with you! Did you read the new release of this book, which includes Buhl' s diaries of the Nanga Parbat and Broad Peak expeditions? If not, try to get it, because these diaries are stunning...
Diego Sahagún - Feb 20, 2006 1:10 am - Voted 8/10
Re: fascinatingThough Buhl is a hero for me I don't think that this book is as good as some of you say. I'm reading the Spanish version and sometimes I have stopped reading it because it bored. I think that he is very repetitive in describing his rock climbs. What is true is that I always take up its reading again. Anyway, I've enjoyed some of his methods as carrying snow balls in his hands for getting used to cold. He was the master in the world of mountaineering and his strength of body and mind was incredible in my opinion
Lukas Kunze - Feb 25, 2006 10:03 am - Hasn't voted
Re: fascinatingWell, who is not repetitive? But in my opinion the real quality of his books is the energy and fascination of Buhl, which can be read between the lines. Sometimes I felt like beeing roped on with him. Thanks for your comment Diego! Cheers Lukas
vvujisic - Feb 22, 2006 2:00 am - Voted 10/10
Impressive & beautiful!Congratulations Lukas to your beautiful description of Buhl's heroism!
Lukas Kunze - Feb 22, 2006 10:26 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Impressive & beautiful!Thanks Vlado :)
am89 - Feb 22, 2006 2:26 am - Hasn't voted
InterestingThis is a very interesting article and thanks for posting it. This bio is a great oppurtunity for me (and others like me) to learn about the notorious alpinists of the past and I appreciate the effort you have put in to make it.
Lukas Kunze - Feb 22, 2006 10:29 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: InterestingThanks for your comment. If you' re interrested in Buhl' s bio I recommend to read the book I mentioned at the end of my article!
Shano - Feb 23, 2006 4:47 pm - Hasn't voted
refreshingit's great to see that people still have an interest in the exploits of Hermann Buhl. I've read "Pilgrimage" perhaps 3 times and never tire of reading about his adventures and being inspired by someone so utterly psyched on climbing. His traverse of the peaks of the MontBlanc series still boggles my mind. He charged to the very end. His spirit remains truly immortal!
-s
Lukas Kunze - Feb 25, 2006 9:47 am - Hasn't voted
Re: refreshingThanks Shano, i totally agree with you. Among climbers Hermann Buhl will always be remebered! It' s amazing what he has done (and with what equipment he has done it...). Cheers Lukas
dadndave - Feb 24, 2006 3:16 am - Voted 10/10
GreatA niceely written piece, Lukas. I enjoyed reading it. I didn'y know about the photos of his footsteps on the cornice. Seems a mundane end for such a great alpinist.
Lukas Kunze - Feb 25, 2006 9:54 am - Hasn't voted
Re: GreatThanks dadndave!