Saser Kangri II - Piolet d'or 2012 Winner
The ascent of Saser Kangri II - the second highest previously
unclimbed mountain in the world - is an example of classic exploratory
alpinism and committed alpine style climbing at high altitude. The
summit was reached via the steep 1,700 metre south-west face after four
days of ascent and three bivouacs with the main difficulties
concentrated in the upper part of the climb. A wealth of experience
enabled the team to take a very minimal lightweight alpine style
approach in achieving the first ascent of the peak. Ascent by Mark
Richey, Steve Swenson and Freddie Wilkinson, USA.
- Piolets d'Or 2012: K7 West and Saser Kangri II the winners
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