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K2 vs.Everest fast facts

On august 1, 2008, in a single disastrous chain of events, 11 climbers were killed high on k2's abruzzi ridge in pakistan's karakoram range.One of the worst accidents in mountaineering history, it made headlines around the world.Surprisingly, along with outpourings of sympathy for the victims, the tragedy generated a virulent backlash.

The vast majority of the public assumed that the climbers on k2(A much harderAndmore dangerous peak than everest)Had duplicated the scenario indelibly michael kors bags online captured in jon krakauer's into thin air affluent novices buying their way into a deadly ordeal.Web posts on the new york times's site commented,"Heroes my ass.No one should feel an inch of sympathy for these eggheads"And"They engaged in marginally suicidal behaviorAndwound up dead. To ... Read more »

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