The Most DANGEROUS Mountain on Earth | K2

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K2. At 28251 feet or 8611 meters K2 is the second highest mountain on Earth. But if you ask anyone who knows anything about mountains, K2 is the true king of the 8000m peaks. The little bit that it lacks in height is more than made up for in every other respect that makes a mountain difficult and dangerous. The slopes are steeper, the weather is worse, and the climbing is more technical. It’s for this reason that despite having less than a tenth of the ascents of Everest, K2 has more than a third of the deaths. So, in this video, we’re going to look at why K2 is considered one of the most difficult and dangerous mountains on Earth and the impossible first attempts to conquer it.
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[@ScaryInteresting]

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[@sweetmissypetuniawilson9206]

Is The Cellar copying you? I've noticed they're doing Horrible Fates like you with that same "music." A lot of what they're doing reminds me of your channel. I hope they're not stealing your work. 🫣

[@Storm411z]

Last I checked they didn’t have Korean :(

[@luka3532]

you should make a K2 part 2 video

[@Loralanthalas]

Appreciate the names and records at the end. Yes, it's VERY hard for me to follow stories with 3+ names, but I really appreciate the ending.

[@Stichting_NoFap]

Not if you put it as the pinned comment while it's already in the description.

[@xenopanda5]

I remember reading a comparison between Everest and K2 that said Everest doesn't care if you die, but K2 actively tries to kill its climbers

[@StAlphonsusHasAPosse]

I like that 👍

[@kovy689]

Perfect

[@seanheany444]

Life long climber and mountain climber here ( hardest one by far I’ve bagged is Denali), you couldn’t pay me to try K2 with the stories I’ve heard about this monster.

[@dandan4092]

@@seanheany444what was Denali like?

[@nickreynolds8391]

​@@seanheany444 I would add Annapurna and Nanga Parbat to that list

[@classicmicroscopy9398]

The fact that it's usually body PARTS and not intact corpses found on the mountain is both telling and terrifying.

[@TheSnoeedog]

lol, I don't know why you just triggered this thought ...but whenever I see those idiots at the X-Games (or whatever) trying...and failing to flip a snowmachine, instead landing underneath it, I think...."That's what you deserve, idiot." Now I'm all for taking foolish risks and have myself been caught in a t-shirt at a mountain peak when a snowstorm came on us.... #IDIOT but trying to backflip a snow machine....I dunno. Had to share; sorry

[@classicmicroscopy9398]

@@TheSnoeedog Random but indeed funny. XD

[@TheSnoeedog]

✌@@classicmicroscopy9398

[@thewiz9727]

Oof. That's wild!!😅😅

[@veikkoveljanen7475]

Thats prop bc the force they hit rocks while falling down rips them in pieces.

[@Pebbs800]

The fact that those sherpas climbed 7k vert in a single day, at extreme altitude, with all that old and heavy gear is incredible.

[@blondbraid7986]

And all too often, sadly underrated. They too are risking their lives up on those mountains, but unlike the people who pay them, don't get famous for it.

[@kamranhashmi1575]

I am from a punjabi village in Pakistan,on a clear day you can see k2 and himalayas,and my village is 200 miles away

[@Queenmebonnie]

I wonder why they are able to do it but the average person couldn't

[@VladRadu-tq1pg]

cause they re literaly born there and already aclimatised ? also why tf would the average person be able to do that ? not everyone is a trained hiker@@Queenmebonnie

[@Queenmebonnie]

@VladRadu-tq1pg what do you have a attitude about? I was asking a legitimate question.by average person I was referring to the people who pay them to carry their things up the mountain.you all loud and wrong.your weird

[@SageK253]

Thank you so much for naming the Sherpas who supported the expedition and lost their lives. The local indigenous guides almost always overlooked, despite the fact that they're the primary reason any expedition succeeds.

[@lunakat__]

i wish there were more stories from Sherpas. i've not heard stories from their perspective, despite the fact they've been climbing these mountains for eons. eta: there are a few documentaries here on KZbin about Sherpas for anyone else interested.

[@MMAFightMagazine]

​@@lunakat__"eta?"

[@snakesnoteyes]

“eta” in this case means “edited to add”, I think, instead of “estimated time of arrival”.

[@stefanekb8175]

RIP my boi Phinsoo

[@beanwithbaconmegarocket]

Thanks, hero. No one has every heard of a Sherpa before. Never mind that every video talks about them and every comment section is filled with people saying "remember the Sherpas!" as if they're the first and only person saying it

[@jim2376]

"Getting to the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory." Ed Viesturs, American mountaineer who has summited all 8000 m peaks.

[@AnnoyedKomodoDragon-oq7gr]

How are you

[@jim2376]

@@AnnoyedKomodoDragon-oq7gr Happily married to my Costa Rican wife who is pictured in the pfp. Thanks for asking.

[@dudleyrjoa]

Hello, I've read 2 of Ed's books, the previous 1 focussed on Annapurna. My local library has put out my request for his K2 book, but no luck so far! Veisturs is an excellent writer :) Best, J

[@livelurked4103]

Thanks for the info

[@user-yo6kv5lv1b]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXrNgnacZ9WrjZYsi=QTo3BmyG3mU7eaXU Start Trek From Barah Payeen Valley to Moses Peak Lowest Elevation 2590 M/ 7770Ft Highest Elevation 5300M/ 17388Ft ( top of MosesPeak) Barah payeen Broq Moses Peak Trek District Ghanche Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan 5 night and 6 days Round Trip. The Barah payeen Broq Trek is designed for those who wish to trek with family A peak Recently explored for the first time by a local photographer and trekking enthusiast. Before Discovered the Moses Peak local name is (Skin Khaar peak).The moses peak is situated in the Barah payeen Broq Valley of Karakoram. It is in open Zone, one did not need a trekking permit or have to pay Peak Royalty fee to climb this mountain tower. The unique feature for this peak is that one can experience the magnificent view of The K-2, the second highest peak in the world, along with almost all the other 7000m+ peaks in the area including Nangaparbat, Maddyaa peak,Spantik, Latok, Broadpeak, Mashabrom, Ghashabrom1/2/3/4/, Chogholingsa, Baltoro kangri, Sia kangri, K-7, K-6 K12 and many other snow covered peaks. , An easy, lovely route of 4-5 days the base camp of the Moses peak and back to Barah payeen village. The route is located in in open Area. Getting There to Moses peak For most, the journey in pakistan would start in Islamabad. From Islamabad, there are 2 options to reach Barah pain Valley . Islamabad International airport link the world with dozens of international flights each day. Pakistan Air line Airways provide daily (once/day) service between Islamabad and Skardu, flight to Skardu with Boeing (there is only one flight in a day goes; during the flight one can see the Highest Mountain in the world- Nanga Parbat and Karakorum Ranges. Be prepared for delays due to bad weather, During high season in summer, reservation is rather necessary well in advance. You'll enjoy this fantastic flight above the Karakoram and over most untouched areas. By Road From Islamabad road journey to Skardu is by the famous Karakorum Highway with 21 to 23 Hours. and also known as the old silk route from china . You can also choose by road. Any choose karkrom Highway on their on cars or jeep etc please alway reduce your car speed less then hundred. BCZ the Karakoram Highway is allot of zig Zag route. Allot of Dangerous route. A jeep able road links Skardu with Barah payeen Valley 2 Hours drive from Skardu by jeep will bring you to the Barah payeen Village. During the trip, the trekker does not only enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery but also taste the joy of local (Balti) culture spread all over the trek. The Actual trek starts from Barah payeen. Along side the trek there is a fresh water stream Waterfall which accompanies you all the way to the 1st camp. Each stage takes about 2 and hours of walking with small rest stops in between. The 1st camp was setup on a relatively plain surface near this stream. (Height approx 3100 Meters above sea level). There were different tents for Kitchen and Mess and two tents for members with 2 members sharing. It was a pleasant surprise to see the dinner which clearly indicates. Before you guys start your journey your Menu Deside on your own choice. Because we Also Arrange Expert Chef and Tour guide and porters along with you. You guys Enjoy the trip with us as a Family and Enjoy the Nature. The Best time to Trek this Ranges is Between from may 2nd Week to Mid october. These short trek are for busy people who want to have a Karakorum Hiking experience during their short Holiday .These trek are short but will offer you few days close to Nature and authentic trekking experience. Before a week You just Contact us. You guys just landed in skardu Baltistan. We will Arrange Everything on Your own Desire.

[@Scorp721]

Connecting all the camps with a red line, then having it disappear into a black line when the supplies were stripped, was a simple yet incredibly efficient piece of visual storytelling. Just seeing that black line snake down the mountain really built up a sense of dread.

[@RyanHarris77]

“Accidentally dropped both sets of crampons.” Right. Dude realized they were nuts for trying to summit in the dark and threw that shit over the side of the mountain so they couldn’t try again.

[@MichiruEll]

My thought is: I'm sure it was actually the one who dropped them. We probably heard the stories as told/written by the Americans. And it's very convenient to blame the sheep's, since they don't have the ability to set the record straight.

[@KuK137]

@@MichiruEll Yup, I am strangely sure rich, entitle a-hole would dump all his mistakes on everyone else, especially these of low status who can't talk back...

[@Shoegaze-]

@@MichiruEll coping with the fact that the sherpas lead to all of the deaths lol.

[@colonelcider8292]

It actually makes no sense to suggest that the crampons were tossed away They were already descending and agreed not to ascend in the dark. If it was true that they were purposely tossed then why did they attempt again the following day without the necessary equipment. No way the American would have done it alone if the Sherpa said no

[@bondrewedthesoverignofdawn1477]

If you come into the Himalayan region and talk to a sherpas, you will find many stories where a sherpa had saved someone's life by either making some story up or saying this accident has happened.

[@MrCompassionate01]

The people at base camp constantly not delivering goods up the mountain is weirdly frustrating.

[@thestruggler3338]

oddly debilitating and somewhat treasonous?

[@01hZ]

the most dangerous thing about K2 is that its located in Pakistan

[@Yaivenov]

Like that was their whole job and they just didn't do it because someone wasn't constantly telling them to? Lethally lazy.

[@ProdbyXolar]

@@thestruggler3338big big big words

[@ProdbyXolar]

@@thestruggler3338extravagant word choice

[@hainesftw90]

George Bell, after a 1953 expedition to K2, famously said "K2 is a savage mountain that tries to kill you," causing it to still be known to this day as the Savage Mountain. Incredible that these men came so close to the summit and might have made it but for a poor route choice at the Bottleneck Serac.

[@shaman5433]

Mountain: Just exists Humans: It tries to kill me 😭

[@thecrazygamertarun5265]

I always knew it as k2 never heard of it as savage mountain

[@laurieb3703]

I think it was more so the Sherpas that fucked them over and took all their crap from each camp

[@Hanfgurkenhasser]

K2 has always intruiged me more than Mt. Everest, ironically for all the reasons you listed: It's more dangerous, it's steeper, it's more remote, it's way more challenging. ...and probably the fact that fewer people have climbed it - Everest is a tourist attraction by this point. There's no mystery to it any longer. For K2 however, there is a certain allure to it and even though I would never attempt to climb K2, its presence, the sheer massiveness and steepness of its silhouette - it's awe-inspiring and also instills a certain amount of fear and respect into you by just looking at it.

[@olitapp5361]

I climb K2 often. Every time I get on my snowboard, I summit it. It's the graphic on my Snowboard ❤

[@igostupidfast3]

​@@olitapp5361dont they also make BMX bikes?

[@PoochieCollins]

Yeah, I've recently been getting into mountain-climbing, but don't think I'll ever do Everest; partly for the cost, and then that it'll have to be with a large group of other people, where much of the appeal will be lost.

[@operkoi8954]

@@PoochieCollinsthere’s almost no one climbing Everest outside of the March-may window, though it’s for very good reason

[@dana102083]

​@@operkoi8954lol geesshh

[@trulsdirio]

The death toll is even crazier considering everyone with pockets deep enough can and will be dragged up Mt. Everest but only really experienced climbers to start with even try to get up K2.

[@henrychanner4032]

I was climbing a few 6000m peaks in Nepal and met a woman who climbed both Everest and K2 (she's now also ascended Kangchenjunga as well). She said K2 was one of the easiest peaks she's climbed...sounds like it's just chance of serac failures as opposed to technicalities

[@user-ks7br7st2p]

My friend Bertie died on k2 in 2006 😢 his equipment failed, it was awful. He’d already climbed Everest.

[@MaryDoyle-xl2ri]

🙏🙏❤️

[@ChattyCinnamon]

Rest in peace Bertie, thanks for sharing

[@MMM.l]

Is he still on the mountain or brought back ?

[@andrewhurstcars]

Very high risk attempting K2.

[@Lividbuffalo]

@@MMM.lwhat do you mean brought back?

[@claretravels783]

The Sherpas acsending 7000ft in a single day is just...wild. Those people are really super human!

[@user-yo6kv5lv1b]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXrNgnacZ9WrjZYsi=QTo3BmyG3mU7eaXU Start Trek From Barah Payeen Valley to Moses Peak Lowest Elevation 2590 M/ 7770Ft Highest Elevation 5300M/ 17388Ft ( top of MosesPeak) Barah payeen Broq Moses Peak Trek District Ghanche Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan 5 night and 6 days Round Trip. The Barah payeen Broq Trek is designed for those who wish to trek with family A peak Recently explored for the first time by a local photographer and trekking enthusiast. Before Discovered the Moses Peak local name is (Skin Khaar peak).The moses peak is situated in the Barah payeen Broq Valley of Karakoram. It is in open Zone, one did not need a trekking permit or have to pay Peak Royalty fee to climb this mountain tower. The unique feature for this peak is that one can experience the magnificent view of The K-2, the second highest peak in the world, along with almost all the other 7000m+ peaks in the area including Nangaparbat, Maddyaa peak,Spantik, Latok, Broadpeak, Mashabrom, Ghashabrom1/2/3/4/, Chogholingsa, Baltoro kangri, Sia kangri, K-7, K-6 K12 and many other snow covered peaks. , An easy, lovely route of 4-5 days the base camp of the Moses peak and back to Barah payeen village. The route is located in in open Area. Getting There to Moses peak For most, the journey in pakistan would start in Islamabad. From Islamabad, there are 2 options to reach Barah pain Valley . Islamabad International airport link the world with dozens of international flights each day. Pakistan Air line Airways provide daily (once/day) service between Islamabad and Skardu, flight to Skardu with Boeing (there is only one flight in a day goes; during the flight one can see the Highest Mountain in the world- Nanga Parbat and Karakorum Ranges. Be prepared for delays due to bad weather, During high season in summer, reservation is rather necessary well in advance. You'll enjoy this fantastic flight above the Karakoram and over most untouched areas. By Road From Islamabad road journey to Skardu is by the famous Karakorum Highway with 21 to 23 Hours. and also known as the old silk route from china . You can also choose by road. Any choose karkrom Highway on their on cars or jeep etc please alway reduce your car speed less then hundred. BCZ the Karakoram Highway is allot of zig Zag route. Allot of Dangerous route. A jeep able road links Skardu with Barah payeen Valley 2 Hours drive from Skardu by jeep will bring you to the Barah payeen Village. During the trip, the trekker does not only enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery but also taste the joy of local (Balti) culture spread all over the trek. The Actual trek starts from Barah payeen. Along side the trek there is a fresh water stream Waterfall which accompanies you all the way to the 1st camp. Each stage takes about 2 and hours of walking with small rest stops in between. The 1st camp was setup on a relatively plain surface near this stream. (Height approx 3100 Meters above sea level). There were different tents for Kitchen and Mess and two tents for members with 2 members sharing. It was a pleasant surprise to see the dinner which clearly indicates. Before you guys start your journey your Menu Deside on your own choice. Because we Also Arrange Expert Chef and Tour guide and porters along with you. You guys Enjoy the trip with us as a Family and Enjoy the Nature. The Best time to Trek this Ranges is Between from may 2nd Week to Mid october. These short trek are for busy people who want to have a Karakorum Hiking experience during their short Holiday .These trek are short but will offer you few days close to Nature and authentic trekking experience. Before a week You just Contact us. You guys just landed in skardu Baltistan. We will Arrange Everything on Your own Desire.

[@jessicaturecek9446]

I love that you add the visuals to your stories of where the camps are/where major events occur. It helps so much with following the story and also having a better appreciation for what these folks must have gone through!

[@user-yo6kv5lv1b]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXrNgnacZ9WrjZYsi=QTo3BmyG3mU7eaXU Start Trek From Barah Payeen Valley to Moses Peak Lowest Elevation 2590 M/ 7770Ft Highest Elevation 5300M/ 17388Ft ( top of MosesPeak) Barah payeen Broq Moses Peak Trek District Ghanche Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan 5 night and 6 days Round Trip. The Barah payeen Broq Trek is designed for those who wish to trek with family A peak Recently explored for the first time by a local photographer and trekking enthusiast. Before Discovered the Moses Peak local name is (Skin Khaar peak).The moses peak is situated in the Barah payeen Broq Valley of Karakoram. It is in open Zone, one did not need a trekking permit or have to pay Peak Royalty fee to climb this mountain tower. The unique feature for this peak is that one can experience the magnificent view of The K-2, the second highest peak in the world, along with almost all the other 7000m+ peaks in the area including Nangaparbat, Maddyaa peak,Spantik, Latok, Broadpeak, Mashabrom, Ghashabrom1/2/3/4/, Chogholingsa, Baltoro kangri, Sia kangri, K-7, K-6 K12 and many other snow covered peaks. , An easy, lovely route of 4-5 days the base camp of the Moses peak and back to Barah payeen village. The route is located in in open Area. Getting There to Moses peak For most, the journey in pakistan would start in Islamabad. From Islamabad, there are 2 options to reach Barah pain Valley . Islamabad International airport link the world with dozens of international flights each day. Pakistan Air line Airways provide daily (once/day) service between Islamabad and Skardu, flight to Skardu with Boeing (there is only one flight in a day goes; during the flight one can see the Highest Mountain in the world- Nanga Parbat and Karakorum Ranges. Be prepared for delays due to bad weather, During high season in summer, reservation is rather necessary well in advance. You'll enjoy this fantastic flight above the Karakoram and over most untouched areas. By Road From Islamabad road journey to Skardu is by the famous Karakorum Highway with 21 to 23 Hours. and also known as the old silk route from china . You can also choose by road. Any choose karkrom Highway on their on cars or jeep etc please alway reduce your car speed less then hundred. BCZ the Karakoram Highway is allot of zig Zag route. Allot of Dangerous route. A jeep able road links Skardu with Barah payeen Valley 2 Hours drive from Skardu by jeep will bring you to the Barah payeen Village. During the trip, the trekker does not only enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery but also taste the joy of local (Balti) culture spread all over the trek. The Actual trek starts from Barah payeen. Along side the trek there is a fresh water stream Waterfall which accompanies you all the way to the 1st camp. Each stage takes about 2 and hours of walking with small rest stops in between. The 1st camp was setup on a relatively plain surface near this stream. (Height approx 3100 Meters above sea level). There were different tents for Kitchen and Mess and two tents for members with 2 members sharing. It was a pleasant surprise to see the dinner which clearly indicates. Before you guys start your journey your Menu Deside on your own choice. Because we Also Arrange Expert Chef and Tour guide and porters along with you. You guys Enjoy the trip with us as a Family and Enjoy the Nature. The Best time to Trek this Ranges is Between from may 2nd Week to Mid october. These short trek are for busy people who want to have a Karakorum Hiking experience during their short Holiday .These trek are short but will offer you few days close to Nature and authentic trekking experience. Before a week You just Contact us. You guys just landed in skardu Baltistan. We will Arrange Everything on Your own Desire.

[@flickcentergaming680]

The Duke of Abruzzi and his team were the smartest men in this video. They left and climbed a safer mountain.

[@ilect1690]

props to the guy who managed to solo descend down from camp 8 to camp 1 with no supplies

[@colonelcider8292]

he wasn't alone... It was him and a Sherpa

[@marievaleur7877]

I have learned so much avout mountaineering, cave diving and general exploring with your videos. You are an excellent story teller and it has been awesome watching your channel grow so fast! You deserve it! Here's to a Million!

[@colton4261]

The cave diving is so interesting because it’s so complex. Wish we had more of those

[@MaryDoyle-xl2ri]

👍👍❤️

[@borntoclimb7116]

And the next, lattice climbing, urban climbing and freesolo

[@DescendingVelocity]

Hopefully learned enough to not ever do it, lol. Cave diving and mountain climbing should both be renamed to “Darwin’s podium”.

[@Emira_75]

​@@DescendingVelocitywow you watch a couple KZbin videos on hand selected, worst-case-scenario stories. Then just completely dismiss an entire genre of outdoor activities? And forever reject the opportunity to reconnect with the natural world we evolved from. That's a sad way of living :(( you'll be a bitter elderly person if you don't live your life whilst you can. Atleast try a bit of hiking :/

[@CA-bw9vw]

I feel the most sorry for the 3 sherpas who came to rescue the American, only to be turned away, only to try again and never be able to return themselves. They could have easily stayed at base camp and preserved their lives.

[@johnnyvivic8730]

The American was clearly delirious if he was unwilling to come down with the help of three men, especially in his state. Common sense would tell you that your situation isn't going to get better without food, water, or heat, but given his condition described in the video, it sounds like his brain wasn't working well either. Being that high up means there is little oxygen for your brain to use.

[@Marrrrley]

Heheh so here I am, 84 years later in my house at the complete opposite side of the world, absolutely FUMING that the lower camps teams were slacking and not moving supplies. It was literally their job, they were being paid for it. and you're telling me that a guy that was all the way up in Camp 7 had to come down to see what the fk was happening? It's just baffling to me that they preferred to not do the effort of supplying them in case the attempts were still going and just chill on the lower camps haha, it's actually kinda funny how mad this made me for an event that happened 84 years ago

[@soberserotonin1850]

Same haha my heart is pounding in frustration as the story winds down

[@user-yo6kv5lv1b]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXrNgnacZ9WrjZYsi=QTo3BmyG3mU7eaXU Start Trek From Barah Payeen Valley to Moses Peak Lowest Elevation 2590 M/ 7770Ft Highest Elevation 5300M/ 17388Ft ( top of MosesPeak) Barah payeen Broq Moses Peak Trek District Ghanche Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan 5 night and 6 days Round Trip. The Barah payeen Broq Trek is designed for those who wish to trek with family A peak Recently explored for the first time by a local photographer and trekking enthusiast. Before Discovered the Moses Peak local name is (Skin Khaar peak).The moses peak is situated in the Barah payeen Broq Valley of Karakoram. It is in open Zone, one did not need a trekking permit or have to pay Peak Royalty fee to climb this mountain tower. The unique feature for this peak is that one can experience the magnificent view of The K-2, the second highest peak in the world, along with almost all the other 7000m+ peaks in the area including Nangaparbat, Maddyaa peak,Spantik, Latok, Broadpeak, Mashabrom, Ghashabrom1/2/3/4/, Chogholingsa, Baltoro kangri, Sia kangri, K-7, K-6 K12 and many other snow covered peaks. , An easy, lovely route of 4-5 days the base camp of the Moses peak and back to Barah payeen village. The route is located in in open Area. Getting There to Moses peak For most, the journey in pakistan would start in Islamabad. From Islamabad, there are 2 options to reach Barah pain Valley . Islamabad International airport link the world with dozens of international flights each day. Pakistan Air line Airways provide daily (once/day) service between Islamabad and Skardu, flight to Skardu with Boeing (there is only one flight in a day goes; during the flight one can see the Highest Mountain in the world- Nanga Parbat and Karakorum Ranges. Be prepared for delays due to bad weather, During high season in summer, reservation is rather necessary well in advance. You'll enjoy this fantastic flight above the Karakoram and over most untouched areas. By Road From Islamabad road journey to Skardu is by the famous Karakorum Highway with 21 to 23 Hours. and also known as the old silk route from china . You can also choose by road. Any choose karkrom Highway on their on cars or jeep etc please alway reduce your car speed less then hundred. BCZ the Karakoram Highway is allot of zig Zag route. Allot of Dangerous route. A jeep able road links Skardu with Barah payeen Valley 2 Hours drive from Skardu by jeep will bring you to the Barah payeen Village. During the trip, the trekker does not only enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery but also taste the joy of local (Balti) culture spread all over the trek. The Actual trek starts from Barah payeen. Along side the trek there is a fresh water stream Waterfall which accompanies you all the way to the 1st camp. Each stage takes about 2 and hours of walking with small rest stops in between. The 1st camp was setup on a relatively plain surface near this stream. (Height approx 3100 Meters above sea level). There were different tents for Kitchen and Mess and two tents for members with 2 members sharing. It was a pleasant surprise to see the dinner which clearly indicates. Before you guys start your journey your Menu Deside on your own choice. Because we Also Arrange Expert Chef and Tour guide and porters along with you. You guys Enjoy the trip with us as a Family and Enjoy the Nature. The Best time to Trek this Ranges is Between from may 2nd Week to Mid october. These short trek are for busy people who want to have a Karakorum Hiking experience during their short Holiday .These trek are short but will offer you few days close to Nature and authentic trekking experience. Before a week You just Contact us. You guys just landed in skardu Baltistan. We will Arrange Everything on Your own Desire.

[@freedomfighter22222]

To think that they would have reached 8400m and all of them returned down safely if the one guy had just bothered going the last 200 meters over to camp 8 in case someone there was asleep or just couldn't hear him scream.

[@lrp71]

Why are you assuming they were slacking off? From what was in the video, it seemed like those at the base genuinely thought the climbers hadn't gotten that far yet because they didn't see movement that high. It wouldn't make sense for them to set up camps near the summit of the mountain if the climbers were nowhere near that point. Considering the year and the technology at the time (no handheld radios, for instance), plus the difficulty bridging the language divide, there's no reason to believe the main problem was laziness.

[@Marrrrley]

@@lrp71 they were slacking off. Not only the top camps weren't stacked which wouldn't have been that bad. As long as I remember, only up to camp 4 at best was gettinv the resources needed AT BEST, which is nowhere near the summit. If that isn't laziness, Idk what is.

[@ankylosaruswrecks3189]

Really enjoyed this week's podcast. You're so much more thorough and compassionate than most people.

[@KB-313]

what's the name of the podcast? The link in the description isn't working for me.

[@sbcee2220]

It's just his online persona, he's actually the reason they find body parts on K2 and not whole corpses.

[@ankylosaruswrecks3189]

@@KB-313 It's Scary Interesting Podcast. It's just as good as the KZbin channel.

[@SunBear69420]

I bet he is cute irl.

[@emmyhynes5827]

there's a pooood??

[@LoudWaffle]

I agree that referring to them all by name during the story can confuse things, and naming them all at the very end feels like an appropriate way to identify, respect, and humanize them. Great compromise :)

[@shizueigaki702]

Annapurna is far difficult to climb because the only few known climb routes all must go through an insane sheer vertical rock face filled with ice cornices and falling rocks. There's a reason people don't climb it - most people turn back.

[@yankees29]

Lack of an established route, the sheet rock face and the fact it is the northern most of the 8k’s which makes it colder. The weather there is very volatile

[@trentbateman]

@@yankees29look at a map- K2 is far more northern in Pakistan, but the weather isn’t as gnarly I guess.

[@speakerpythia]

It's nice to know who the Sherpas were, thank you. They usually end up being a footnote somewhere--if lucky.

[@user-yo6kv5lv1b]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXrNgnacZ9WrjZYsi=QTo3BmyG3mU7eaXU Start Trek From Barah Payeen Valley to Moses Peak Lowest Elevation 2590 M/ 7770Ft Highest Elevation 5300M/ 17388Ft ( top of MosesPeak) Barah payeen Broq Moses Peak Trek District Ghanche Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan 5 night and 6 days Round Trip. The Barah payeen Broq Trek is designed for those who wish to trek with family A peak Recently explored for the first time by a local photographer and trekking enthusiast. Before Discovered the Moses Peak local name is (Skin Khaar peak).The moses peak is situated in the Barah payeen Broq Valley of Karakoram. It is in open Zone, one did not need a trekking permit or have to pay Peak Royalty fee to climb this mountain tower. The unique feature for this peak is that one can experience the magnificent view of The K-2, the second highest peak in the world, along with almost all the other 7000m+ peaks in the area including Nangaparbat, Maddyaa peak,Spantik, Latok, Broadpeak, Mashabrom, Ghashabrom1/2/3/4/, Chogholingsa, Baltoro kangri, Sia kangri, K-7, K-6 K12 and many other snow covered peaks. , An easy, lovely route of 4-5 days the base camp of the Moses peak and back to Barah payeen village. The route is located in in open Area. Getting There to Moses peak For most, the journey in pakistan would start in Islamabad. From Islamabad, there are 2 options to reach Barah pain Valley . Islamabad International airport link the world with dozens of international flights each day. Pakistan Air line Airways provide daily (once/day) service between Islamabad and Skardu, flight to Skardu with Boeing (there is only one flight in a day goes; during the flight one can see the Highest Mountain in the world- Nanga Parbat and Karakorum Ranges. Be prepared for delays due to bad weather, During high season in summer, reservation is rather necessary well in advance. You'll enjoy this fantastic flight above the Karakoram and over most untouched areas. By Road From Islamabad road journey to Skardu is by the famous Karakorum Highway with 21 to 23 Hours. and also known as the old silk route from china . You can also choose by road. Any choose karkrom Highway on their on cars or jeep etc please alway reduce your car speed less then hundred. BCZ the Karakoram Highway is allot of zig Zag route. Allot of Dangerous route. A jeep able road links Skardu with Barah payeen Valley 2 Hours drive from Skardu by jeep will bring you to the Barah payeen Village. During the trip, the trekker does not only enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery but also taste the joy of local (Balti) culture spread all over the trek. The Actual trek starts from Barah payeen. Along side the trek there is a fresh water stream Waterfall which accompanies you all the way to the 1st camp. Each stage takes about 2 and hours of walking with small rest stops in between. The 1st camp was setup on a relatively plain surface near this stream. (Height approx 3100 Meters above sea level). There were different tents for Kitchen and Mess and two tents for members with 2 members sharing. It was a pleasant surprise to see the dinner which clearly indicates. Before you guys start your journey your Menu Deside on your own choice. Because we Also Arrange Expert Chef and Tour guide and porters along with you. You guys Enjoy the trip with us as a Family and Enjoy the Nature. The Best time to Trek this Ranges is Between from may 2nd Week to Mid october. These short trek are for busy people who want to have a Karakorum Hiking experience during their short Holiday .These trek are short but will offer you few days close to Nature and authentic trekking experience. Before a week You just Contact us. You guys just landed in skardu Baltistan. We will Arrange Everything on Your own Desire.

[@valiantwarrior4517]

The thought of sleeping in a tent that is partly over the edge of a deadly drop is scary. I definitely wouldn’t be able to sleep that way.

[@troyvirgona8738]

You should see big wall climbing! They use portable ledges because the faces are often completely vertical with not even a ledge to hang a tent off haha

[@valiantwarrior4517]

@@troyvirgona8738 They sleep that way? Dang. Definitely not for me.

[@troyvirgona8738]

@@valiantwarrior4517 yeah, it's pretty wild haha. In the documentary Meru (Himalayan + big wall climbing), the teams portal ledge broke while they were in it, wasn't a catastrophic failure, but that scene was terrifying, especially after they jury rigged it back together with tape...

[@valiantwarrior4517]

@@troyvirgona8738 😳 I get more than enough adrenaline and anxiety when the phone rings. I’m not scared of heights or anything. But having to stop and rig up a shelf to sleep on…that’s too much for me. Kind of the same thing with people squeezing through tiny cave tunnels where they have to suck in their chest to fit. All those people impress the heck out of me. I guess it’s good I can just watch from the not dangling, non squeezing safety of my apartment. I’m perfectly happy just flipping rocks to look for spiders or wading in a stream to watch the fish. 😅

[@CYMotorsport]

You’ve done it! Congrats brother I know this was a tedious one for you and props to tackling it with precision and a tight script. I really hope the response is both affirming and conducive to you taking more of the mountaineering tragedies. They deserve the justice this channel brings to their stories.

[@ScaryInteresting]

Thanks! I thought you might like this one. I've got another one coming soon!

[@Yom_Bristol]

@@ScaryInteresting this one seemed like a big step up in production. I like your previous videos but this one especially was thourough, professional and properly polished. half an hour absolutely flew by, a commendable improvement in quality. love it.

[@Iamalive111]

Y you speaking so fast​@@ScaryInteresting

[@mithrandir3047]

Imagine how pissed the team lead was when he had to climb all the way back down to camp 2 then back up because people couldn't do their job

[@clumsyzombie3144]

Dude, can I just say how much your video production, writing, research, media, and narration has improved in the past year? Just amazing! Keep up the great work! This one is such an enjoyable video!!!

[@piperjaycie]

Why would they completely strip the other camps? They’ve already gone to the effort to take the stuff up there?!!!!

[@jonyemm]

They probably figured the people who paid for it are dead so "f*ck it. Free stuff"

[@davidperdue1325]

Recommend the book “Last Man on the Mountain” and other books written about the 1939 disaster on K2. There was a lot of animosity between the American members of the expedition and Fritz Weissner, the German born legendary expedition lead. Some may have wanted to believe he was dead. Also, Fritz was a purist and refused to bring a radio up, so the team down below had no idea what was going on up top for many days. Fritz was also leading the American playboy Dudley Wolfe up, who was rich but fat, and most assumed he would die up there (he did). Plus there was all sorts of miscommunication. There are some other videos on KZbin that cover it with interviews like “Ghosts of K2”.

[@sosig8332]

​@@davidperdue1325the story would make a good film

[@PrincessTwilightdash]

@@davidperdue1325PURIST PURIST like the fuck?! Safety is a big problem that should be their priority

[@ChrisP.Bacon008]

7000 ft in one day on a massive mountain is as badass as it gets. I’ve done about as much on a trail and it kicked my ass.

[@lionheartklaric3729]

Death to ascent ratio seems a sensible way to estimate how dangerous a mountain is. I feel that if more people attempted Annapurna 1, the danger ratio would climb even higher further establishing it as the most dangerous high altitude mountain to climb.

[@nybotheveg]

Every year Everest has a ton of beginners due to its fame. Annapurna is strictly done by pros.

[@loolafly7967]

It’s crazy that they took all the camps and bases down just assuming that the climbers were dead after communicating badly with Sherpas. Sean I would love it if you could do a further video on K2 2023 climbs, including the death of porter Muhammad Hassan whom had no climbing training and shouldn’t have been at that altitude anyway and the culture of climbing over dying climbers and Sherpas with the intent to summit. Also the amazing climbs by Harila and Tenjen on that day. I would love you to do a video on it as you always stay level headed and factual and non biased xxx

[@AW-xc1xc]

Your videos remind me of the long, cinematically shot documentaries you come across scrolling between TV channels... and then find yourself completely immersed in as the hours pass in the blink of an eye! The level of storytelling in these videos is what keeps me hooked. You have a real talent for that. Take it easy and take care.

[@tnugs9455]

Love the content man. Been here since the beginning. You deserve all the channel growth you've been receiving!

[@ScaryInteresting]

Thanks for sticking around!

[@MaryDoyle-xl2ri]

👍👍❤️

[@AW-xc1xc]

Seriously, the channel growth has been incredible

[@icarussuraki9929]

Thank you for including all the names of the Sherpas on the expeditions! They seem to be forgotten in the course of these stories so often.

[@sallyh.6362]

You’ve built up this channel SO fast. I subscribed near the beginning and at first I thought he’s kind of leaning on “3 places you can’t go and people who went there anyways” but soon the unique, informative, well told, well produced were in their own class and it’s no wonder you’ve done so well. Great voice for narrating also. Where as the other channel I referenced has kind of sold out. I’d listen to a Scary Interesting video first. PS- great channel name. That’s why I subscribed right away. I thought that’s exactly what I want to hear something scary, yet INTERESTING.

[@festina_lente7655]

Ok karen

[@jonyemm]

The biggest thing that annoys me and turns me away from him is how he will add details that he totaly fabricates. Whether he does it for the "story telling" or to lengthen the videos idk and really idc. I listen for the factual information so when someone adds info they made up their entire video loses credibility.

[@hdog2967]

@@jonyemmlike what

[@crieverytim]

How has fascinating horror sold out?? Jk, you're obviously referring to ballen, but initially I always saw this as a (superior) FH dupe

[@crieverytim]

​@@jonyemmreferring to ballen? He constantly adds and distorts stuff. It's a shame

[@JamesStewart-lx5wb]

I just want to say, you have the best narration voice on KZbin. The narration, the photos, the visuals, the tone you use doesn't change, your sources, your knowledge of mountains and caves, the storytelling, and most importantly, the respect you show to all the people in every video and not making any assumptions about their deaths or whose faults it were. And now that you added the element of naming those who were involved, including the Sherpa's, that is just going to make your videos even more incredible. Keep up the good work.

[@Mr.Caviar2k]

The way you switched out the music to the more sinister one when you began discussing the disaster story gave me chills, well done!

[@austinclements8010]

the death to successful ascent percentages near the beginning seem the most accurate to how dangerous a mountain is, picture it this way- if you climb k2 today, you have a 26% chance of dying when you put it in percentage chances that youll flat out be featured in the obituary, its much more clear and terrifying in my opinion

[@38Bugatti]

That percentage doesn't exactly mean that you have a 26% chance of dying if you ATTEMPT K2, it just means that for every 4 SUCCESSFUL SUMMITS there is one death. The number of people who successfully summit is only a percentage of those who attempt, I don't have the exact numbers. So the odds of dying on a given attempt are less than the 26% given here.

[@WilkinsonX]

16:22 “sorry fam my bad, I forgot you guys needed that stuff. Sense ur here already, can u you just run it up? Thx”

[@danidavis7912]

Great video! And giving credit by naming all of the explorers and Sherpas at the end, was golden.

[@jim2376]

Actually, on a fatality to summit attempts ratio, Annapurna I is the most dangerous of the 8000 m peaks. Annapurna I, 26.69%; Nanga Parbat, 20.96%; K-2, 19.05%. Source: Kuluarpohod. Fun Fact: more people have gone into space than have gone to the summit of Annapurna I.

[@Za7a7aZ]

K2 is shorter than everest but has more distance to climb because its base starts lower than everest.

[@josi4251]

I love this channel so much. While I have no interest in becoming a mountaineer, I read all that I can about it, interested in the mindset of those willing to risk their lives in ascending such peaks. Anyway, this is one of my favorite channels, so well produced and narrated. Good on ya, SI!! I'm rather picky about my channel choices (I'm a rather effete snob like that), and this channel never fails to deliver. Yay!

[@MaryDoyle-xl2ri]

👍👍❤️

[@takingupmycross9869]

I look forward to your stories every Sunday at 11am. It'd be amazing to see another video a week. Thanks for all the time and research you put into these high quality videos!

[@Egmanila]

Big fan of the "addendum" section at the end - gives the people interested in some of the finer details of the research what they want while keeping the "narrative" clean and concise!

[@AluraCorvin]

I feel like I have heard this with all the names and it was very disorienting, I really appreciate that you still named them all as well. Another awesome video, thank you!

[@mabelphz]

I love your longer videos! Especially the ones that touch on one specific event. I listen to them all the time during my work and it really keeps my mind busy! Thanks for all you do!

[@RedstoneOctober]

Thank you so much for posting this Sean. I asked for this months ago and am so glad you delivered. The video is amazing!

[@whyisitspicy1034]

Great video, as always! I really enjoy how you talk about scary/dangerous things from real life; those types of things always spook me more than anything supernatural. Hope your channel continues to grow!

[@linonardin9629]

I'm half way through the video, I love how you had a small, cheerful background music with lots of colorful photos, then switched to your regular creepy background music and black and white photos when things got serious, I'd like it if you did it more often (if it's not too much or an editing nightmare, that is)

[@darrenwilkinson1742]

Good on you for giving the Sherpa’s equal recognition, too often history forgets those guys, and they climb way more and no it carry some posh guys luggage!

[@josephrichardson5186]

K2 also has the extremely volatile hazard of the Bottleneck and the traverse above it. It is easiest and quickest way to and from the summit, but is so dangerous.

[@yankees29]

K2 is almost a perfect pyramid at the peak of

[@zakm0n]

I have a 3d printer designed by a group of engineers and designers who've named all of their creations around mountaineering things. Their 3d printers are named Masherbrum K1, Chhogori-K2, and Gasherbrum-K3. They're difficult to build, but are some of the highest performance enthusiast DIY machines out there. I'm guessing the algorithm served me this video because of my interest in 3d printers named after mountains!

[@yankees29]

Do you print guns?

[@peregrination3643]

There are many documentaries on K2 and few on Annapurna. But if you compare the content and tone, I've always had the impression that K2 was more "dangerous" and Annapurna was, as you argue, simply in an early stage of exploration where routes are less established.

[@yankees29]

Pretty sure the erratic weather and avalanches are what make Annapurna more dangerous. It the northern most of the 8000m.

[@kanefedde6074]

I appreciate the credits and the simplification. I tend to listen to these passively while doing other things and it saves me a lot of confusion.

[@krb4420]

Yay I love watching your mountaineering videos. The diving and caving videos are great, but mountaineering has always fascinated me.

[@NaNa-ou1sg]

Same here!

[@AKSBSU]

Greater number of ascents/ descents isn't all positive in terms of safety. The factor that is probably adding the most danger to climbing Mt. Everest is how crowded it is getting. Also, don't count on taming Annapurna unless you are able to control the climate and the weather. Annapurna is probably not as technical as K2, but the shifts in climate conditions and constant ice and rock falls can kill anyone no matter how skilled.

[@MilijaRadovic-bl7wz]

9:53

[@brandilking]

I am always in awe over the courage (sometimes intermingled with ignorance) over past climbers. Their gear, by today’s standards, was primitive, and they still carried on. People toad would give a strong “Hell No” if they had to use that type of gear today. 😰

[@danishiqbal6955]

that's why women live longer.

[@QilleWolf]

I had a mountain climbing phase a while back (books and documentaries only of course) and K2 was my favorite mountain to read about. It’s such a beast, with that horrifying serac and intimidating reputation. I love learning about the Savage Mountain, thank you for this video

[@nickreynolds8391]

Annapurna is another one I'm fascinated with.

[@Steampunkkids]

@Scary Interesting Thank you for the way you format your videos. I like how you added the addendum at the end. That was a brilliant way to keep the story cohesive, while honoring those involved. Well done!

[@heidetermeg427]

Always love sundays - because then I get to watch a new Scary Interesting video! Been here from the start! Thanks for your efforts, Sean! LET'S GOOOO!

[@KaaneDragonShinobi]

A Babbel sponsorship for a story where a language barrier could have been one of the possible factors contributing to the first deaths on K2 Whether intentional or not it's still clever lol

[@berner]

This is why you always pack a second set of the very important things you need. Obviously you wanna do that within reason due to weight issues, but some things you should always have extra of: like krampons.

[@dontwanagivit1860]

Thank you, this was excellent! I'm very much on board with giving some temporary names like group leader or summit trio etc which are easy to understand and then later connect the names to characters (and possibly even faces). I love your mountaineering and caving/cave diving videos!

[@daniellinehan8467]

He's so good at telling stories this guy, the atmosphere is great but he needs to make more of scary interesting videos, much much more because I've run out haha

[@bubblyproduction9809]

Your mountaineering videos get better and better with each upload, thanks for the amazing content you put out for us

[@christalanik8181]

Yaaaay I'm so happy you're going to put out more videos!! I can't get enough of them!

[@julijaantigoneks594]

I binged watched all your cave diving videos, excitedly writing down new locations I haven't visited yet. I find those video incredibly calming and beautiful. In the majority of cases, divers made crucial mistakes that no cave diver would normally do, so it is educational and a good reminder. I also feel strangely happy for the people that passed because they went doing what they love most (and when my time is over, this is exactly how I want to go). On the other hand, watching mountain climbing tragedies gives me horrible anxiety. I've never done it myself, but my father is an avid alpinist, and now I want to cling to his leg next time he decide to go on an expedition, and never let him go, even if it involves handcuffing him against his will. Funny how that works.

[@beverlyreiner-baillargeon6205]

Awesome story Shawn. I was just thinking that we hadn't had a great climbing video and bam you give us a real good one. Great story 👍👍👍👍

[@Moccashio]

I really like that you named the Sherpas- these expeditions would be IMPOSIBLE without them. They're just as important and accomplished as the mountanieers. Great work!

[@WildH10L]

This is an amazing video! Informative to those who aren't super familiar with mountaineering but lots of good and engaging story telling. Thank you for humanizing everyone and keeping the sherpas as a focus. I will be watching more of your videos!

[@moemanncann895]

I appreciate the work you put in and the narration. This is my favorite channel among several on Mountain climbing and outdoor adventures, wish you continued success

[@nataliesiddle8507]

I did NOT know you were Canadian. I lived there briefly in the 90’s, on a military base up on Labrador. It has been my favourite place to ever stay, for the breathtaking landscapes and the people who live there. I miss it every time I think about it.

[@saskia6148]

Wow I’m in the absolute depths of a mountain hyperfixation rn and scary interesting comes out w a 30 min K2 video!!? Awesome!!

[@positivelynegative3260]

Impressive the amount of detail you have included and you clearly spent a lot of time researching this video. By youtube standards your content is A++

[@AdamBorseti]

Great documentary! Your content is so entertaining and seems to always be about topics I've never heard of before. Thanks for setting the bar high for this type of content; you're a real one.

[@PlatBastion]

Prematurely stripping the camps is definitely what killed them imo. Why they wouldn't wait longer just in case is beyond me,

[@antonio7334]

Yes, MORE MOUNTAIN CONTENT!!! Honestly just everything haha love the cave diving too

[@SudsRegal]

An absolute quality presentation of the early expeditions of K2! Engaging, factual, visually fantastic and respectful to all that made the attempts and those that lost their lives trying.

[@neillynch_ecocidologist]

What a story to tell, frostbitten, down the pub! "I risked losing everything, all my family, or - at least - _them losing me..._ I had an itch I needed to scratch and didn't really love my 'loved ones' that much anyway!!!"

[@missunderstanding357]

Hi Sean! I'm studying French right now too! I also watch ALL of your videos. You are one of my favorite channels!!! Thank you!

[@MaryDoyle-xl2ri]

👍👍❤️

[@Emily-the_funny_guys]

I couldn't imagine why you'd put yourself through that hell

[@alexisarnold6299]

I’ve watched many of these videos but this was one of youre best! Really clear to follow and loved the names at the end. Please include that more 🙌🏾

[@Clumsyparadox]

Recently found your channel and already watched most of your videos excited to see the notifications for uploads keep up the good work!

[@Flirtini]

YOU COULDN'T PAY ME ENOUGH TO DO THIS!

[@jackrosado746]

I literally just spent the past three days rewatching the mountain disasters wishing he would do one on k2 and now here we are. Football and a mountain disaster story on the same day? Yea sounds pretty nice to me

[@steve-marsh]

Hugely enjoyable video as always (and SO good to see your knowledge and research shine through, a LOT of this kind of video are full of errors, you are SPOT ON) :)

[@SaraNightfire1]

A book I read dedicated to K2 said that the distance between Everest to K2 is like the distance between South Carolina and New York. Utterly insane.

[@Trollgernautt]

When I was 10 (I'm 37 now) my older brother got into mountain climbing and wouldn't shut up about it, then he rented a movie called K2 and I watched it with him and since then that mountain lives rent free in my mind. To even try that climb you must be an acomplished athlete, but to think of those people trying to climb K2 with little more than thick coats and willpower, damn...

[@yankees29]

Absolutely mind blowing. The balls those guys had…

[@hashtagunderscore3173]

@@yankees29 I think it’s more like stupidity

[@annietotoron]

Nice video with detailed info like the name of the tools they used and the name of the section. To people like me who know nothing about mountain climbing this’s very useful. And I really like your scientific approaches! In the beginning you gave a reasonable way to fairly compare the mountains but also mentioned the uncertainly year to year. I also love how you came back at end to recognize the names of those people. So well done!

[@ankh428]

One of the many things i love about this channel is you take the time to investigate numbers, statistics and all kinds of data to complement the main story, unlike other similar channels who only focus on the morbid and scandalous bits

[@thurayya8905]

I was watching a PBS special on Mt. Everest when they mentioned that those who died on the mountain, stayed on the mountain. All those "guided tour" members, shuffling past bodies . . . that was an image that stayed with me. Never, never, never. Besides, what rational person wants to fight their way up to a death zone, where life can't exist?

[@faseehhassan877]

Thank you for such an amazing and interesting video. One thing I want to add for viewers is that K2 has a local name, and the people of that area have given it the name ''Chogo Ri'' which means Big Mountain'' in the native Balti language.

[@sunriseeyes0]

You got a new subscriber out of me simply because you named the Sherpa. I’ve not seen anyone else mention them. Great story telling as well. 🙏🏽💗

[@GrapesBurner]

these mountain videos are great, binge watched like four of them last night

[@wlfquestdarkecho]

I always appreciate how respectful you are about the people you talk about in your videos. There are certain other youtubers who try and do what you do but fail to respect the individuals stories. I'll always click your videos.

[@nottilthursday]

@ScaryInteresting I hope you're not too heavily criticized for telling these stories without names. It helps me a lot to be able to focus my limited working memory on the events, and hearing the participants names AFTER finding out what these people went through MAKES the names memorable for me. I wish it was normal to do introductions at the end of conversations instead of the at the beginning. If you used a bunch of names while telling it through the first time, I would lose track much more, and would probably end up forgetting the events as well as the names. I'm SURE I've seen videos of early K2 climbing attempts, but this story sounded completely new. I think I will remember better after watching this one. I'm glad you do things this way, and I'm extra glad you decided to add these addenda to your stories. Thank you!

[@josephhoffman5498]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your channel. Your video length, your voice overs, your editing, the content; is very attracting. Keep it up.

[@frankmollegaard1989]

Thanks for the heads up. The next time I'm walking through the Himalayas I'll definitely be keeping a watchful eye out for k2.