Bob_Clarke Posted September 6, 2001 Share Posted September 6, 2001 1978: First American ascent of K2; Lou Reichardt, Jim Wickwire. Now there are two hardmen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruddersbox Posted September 7, 2001 Share Posted September 7, 2001 Originally posted by Ropegun2001: 1978: First American ascent of K2; Lou Reichardt, Jim Wickwire. You aren' t kidding. The National Geographic has the published accounts of both men which details the magnatude of that accomplishment. Thanks for reminding me of that great day in mountaineering history. ------------------ I read somewhere that "the mountains reserve their choicest gifts for those who stand upon their summits". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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