In 1939 Americans again
established their camps on the foot of K2 this time Fritz Wiessner leading the expedition who is actually German he born in Dresden
he immigrate to USA in 1929 and gets a citizenship in 1935. He was a great man
and too much expert in climbing, he starts climbing at the age of 12 with his
father who was also good climber. After clearing weather they started the
earlier camps were established on the same previous points from 1-7 at the
maximum height of 7,710 meters. From 7th camp the next steps on K2
was first human steps of that height. While Wiessner and Pasang Kikuli move further and setup 9th camp at 7,940
meters high during this one member Wolfe remain back in case of emergency. After that Wiessner and passing decide to try
the summit they reached at 8,380 they climb on rocks which was extremely risky.
From summit they start descending although Wiessner is willing to move further
he suppose that weather is clear they can easily climb on moon light while passing
is not ready to put his life on risk.
During descending they
face a problem Pasang’s crampon stuck
with a rob and fell down they lose the chance of reaching at 8,000 meters of
summit and they become first who ever have steps on it. Next day they started
back with one crampon on Pasang’s foot they have tried different routes and
after many difficulties they had back.
They have no more food
to eat and have to continue without it finally they reached at camp 7 where Wolfe
welcomed them he told that no one came up
to supply food. Wiessner and Pasang Kikuli left wolfe again at camp 7
and move to camp 6 where they found abundant supplements. They have some rest
and go down for plan another expedition with batter ideas.
Wiessner and Pasang were
totally exhausted and suffering from frostbite, once again they put all members
in team and ordered to reach at camp 7. Wolfe got apathetic attack and not
getting well he promised that he should descend next morning. Hardly they
reached at camp 6 and took stay for one night. Next day Pasang and other again
climbed up one Tsering left who have given target to manage Wolfe descending or
get written message that all are free from his responsibility. During this a
strong storm come rage over the K2 which was deadly.
On August 2 only Tsering came back alone and told that
no one is survived. Wiessner try his best to rescue them but he pushed back and
waits on camp 2 after 2 days storm end but no human life would find on K2.
Wolfe, Pasang kikuli, Pasang kitar,
and Pintso rest forever on K2. The second
American expedition was ended with deadly results after that Wiessner faces criticism
from UK and USA he cannot defend himself from them although Pasang kikuli was
great Sherpas.
Summer season is now ahead get flights for
Pakistan to explore thousands
of mountain peaks numerous Sherpas are available at very cheap cost near base camp
of K2. Don’t waste your time and do plan expedition on hidden peaks.
