Mountain Climbing News : Broad Peak

July 30, 2010

elevation:	8,047 metres (26,400 feet)
location:	Gilgit-Baltistan (China-Pakistan)
range:	Karakoram
coordinates:	35°48'35? N 76°34'25? E
first ascent:	June 9, 1957 by Hermann Buhl, Marcus Schmuck, Fritz Wintersteller and Kurt Diemberger

Broad Peak (originally named K3) is the twelfth highest mountain. Broad Peak is part of the Gasherbrum massif and is about 8 kilometres (5 miles) from K2. Broad Peak was originally named K3 right after the naming of K2 but on closer inspection by a later party, it was discovered that the summit was over 1½ kilometres (1 mile) long, thus "Broad Peak". Broad Peak is known locally as Faichan Kangri. The literal translation of "Broad Peak" to Phalchan Kangri is not accepted among the Baltis.

The first ascent of Broad Peak was made on June 9, 1957 by Hermann Buhl, Marcus Schmuck, Fritz Wintersteller and Kurt Diemberger of an Austrian expedition led by Schmuck. A first attempt by the team was made on May 29 but they were forced back down due to a storm. The first ascent was also accomplished without the aid of supplemental oxygen. Hermann Buhl fell to his death when he and Diemberger attempted to climb nearby Chogolisa peak (7,654m) a few weeks later.

Related News

Billy Elliot's Jacob Clemente on Living His Dream Role at 13

Broadway.com Jul 30 2010 1:21AM GMT

Ranch Exit Media and Chris Patterson Go Trail Tracking for Toyota

Broadcast Newsroom Jul 19 2010 8:01PM GMT

Clare Cast in Starz's 'Spartacus: Gods of the Arena'

Broadway World Jul 19 2010 8:27PM GMT

Broad Peak summits? ...foresummit or main?

Everest News Jul 19 2010 5:16PM GMT

Schleck keeps fans guessing

Special Broadcasting Service Jul 18 2010 9:44PM GMT

MR HOBBS' VACATION Closes at Gretna Theatre 7/18, MAME Up Next