K2 Summits and Deaths (1930–2025): A Comprehensive History of the Savage Mountain

K2 Base Camp and Gondogoro La Trek

By Broad Peak Adventures | August 15, 2025 K2, the world’s second-highest peak at 8,611 meters, is known as the “Savage Mountain” for its brutal terrain, unpredictable weather, and high fatality rate. Since the first recorded attempts in the 1930s, K2 has challenged mountaineers with its treacherous Bottleneck and extreme conditions. This blog provides a […]