This Day in Mountaineering History

[Bob_Clarke]

 

1978: First American ascent of K2; Lou Reichardt, Jim Wickwire.

Now there are two hardmen.

[ruddersbox]

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.

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I read somewhere that "the

mountains reserve their choicest gifts for those who stand upon their summits".