Second only to Everest in height but more formidable, K2 has challenged the greatest names in climbing--and often won. K2: The Story of the Savage Mountain is the first comprehensive climbing history of this beautiful but deadly peak. From fateful first attempts to the harrowing events of 1986 and more recent ascents, the book examines the human and natural factors that have given the mountain its reputation. Author Jim Curran traces the earliest explorations of the Karakorum by Godwin-Austen and Younghusband, as well as the pioneering exploits of the Duke of the Abruzzi. A K2 climber himself, Curran interviewed Kurt Diemberger, Jim Wickwire, Charlie Houston and other climbers to help shed new light on past expeditions and to look at the many challenges that remain on the mountain.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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scary mountain time,
By roy johnstone (st albans england) - See all my reviews
This review is from: K2: The Story of the Savage Mountain (Paperback)
This book from Jim Curran charts the chequered past of the second highest mountain in the world. From the first survey of the mountain where it received its name to the events surrounding the 1995 tragedy in which Alison Hargreaves (and others) lost their lives, this is a chronological history of the mountain. It recounts the early expidtions (one including Aleister crowley, famed for black magic and general weirdness), through to the first 'real' attempts in the late thirties. The stupendous story of the 1953 american expedition where Seven climbers risked all in a vain attempt to save american mountaineer Art Gilkey is also covered in depth, as is the Italian dinosaur of an expedition that first reached the summit in 1954. Then onto the warts and all American expeditioins of the seventies, the Chris Bonington expidition that retreated after the loss of Nick Estcourt in 1978, and onto the 1985 calamity that cost many lives including Britons Al Rouse and Julie Tullis. Nothing new here, but what is covered is factually correct and interesting. If you want a concise history of the mountain, look no further.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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More than a book..a trip to the history and adventure,
By Federico Sisto(fsisto@ciudad.com.ar) (Buenos Aires,Argentina) - See all my reviews
This review is from: K2: The Story of the Savage Mountain (Hardcover)
I've read many books about himalayas and k2 particularly, and this one shows in great way the whole story of the mountain, it shows how amazing was to finally discover a pass to reach its base camp after many years....and that's just the beginning.The rest is great.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Best book on an intriguing subject,
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This review is from: K2: The Story of the Savage Mountain (Paperback)
Very balanced and interesting coverage of the history of K2 up to 1995. Curranis a climber but also a good writer. His detailed drawings of the mountain and its routes are invaluable. This book is a must-have.
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