USA International Friendship GB II Expedition 2004

17. USA International Friendship GB II Expedition 2004

Gasherbrum II 8035m

Coming on 1/6/2004

Members 14

 

Field Touring Alpine Gasherbrum II expedition  (8032m) 2004

 

1. Mike Hale                           (USA) LEADER

2. Steven Hay                         (AUS)

3. Ernestine (Tin) Tjepkema (AUS)

4. Dale Brearley                    (UK)

5. Waite Thomas                  (UK)

 

 

Gasherbrum in local language means "Shining Wall". There are six Gasherbrum Peaks. Gasherbrum II, (8035 meters/26,361ft), the shining mountain on the Karakoram range is the second highest peak among the Gasherbrum Peaks. The first ascent was made the an Austrian team led by Fritz Moravec along with Josef Larch and Hans Willenpart on July 8th, 1956.

 

Gerfried Göschl on summit of G2 (8035m), 4. July 2003, 8.30 a.m.; same day we reached BC (5100m), drinking one bear we were discussing our next expedition, Nanga Parbat Winter 2004/2005!!

Source: Asghar Ali Porik

 

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