Recent news reports have highlighted disturbing incidents on K2, the second highest mountain in the world. Mountaineers have been accused of stepping over dying climbers on the treacherous slopes of K2, while a tragic event unfolded in the Scottish Highlands where a guide and clients lost their lives. These incidents have sparked debates about ethics and safety in extreme mountain climbing.
K2, standing at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet) above sea level, is located on the China-Pakistan border between Baltistan in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan. Known for its challenging and dangerous terrain, K2 has earned the reputation of being one of the most difficult mountains to climb in the world. Despite its allure to experienced climbers, K2's unforgiving conditions have claimed the lives of many who have attempted to conquer its summit.