K2, at 8,611m, is the world's second highest peak and widely considered the most technically demanding of the 8,000m giants, here's the full picture, including how non climbers can experience it.
The basics: Located in the Karakoram range on the Pakistan China border, K2 was first summited in 1954 by an Italian expedition led by Ardito Desio, a landmark still referenced throughout Karakoram mountaineering history.
Why it's harder than Everest: K2's technical climbing difficulty, unpredictable weather and steeper approach routes give it a considerably higher fatality rate among summit attempts than Everest, earning it the nickname "Savage Mountain" among mountaineers.
Can non climbers see K2? Yes, the K2 Base Camp trek (not a climb, a trek) brings non technical trekkers to Concordia, a viewpoint offering direct views of K2 and several other 8,000m peaks, without any climbing skill required beyond serious fitness and altitude tolerance.
Best time to attempt the trek: July August, when the route is most stable and accessible.
See our K2 Base Camp Trek package for the full non technical trekking itinerary.
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