K2: Shadow of the Himalayas

Few peaks on Earth evoke such fear and fascination as K2. Standing sentinel at the junction of Pakistan and China, it's a monolith that has claimed more than over 80 climbers . It's earned its grim nickname, "The Devil's Smoke," due to the treacherous conditions it presents. Climbers brave winds that can whirl at speeds exceeding 100 mph, temperatu

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