Other notable climbing routes include the West Ridge, which is considered one of the most difficult routes in the world, and the North Face, which is known for its steep and exposed climbing.
History of Exploration
The first recorded sighting of K2 was in 1856 by a team of British surveyors, who were part of the Great Trigonometric Survey of India. The mountain was initially named “Chhogori,” but was later renamed K2, with the “K” standing for Karakoram and the “2” indicating that it was the second peak measured in the range. The K2