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Verified reports, team compositions, tactical sieges, and historical milestones across the world's highest peaks.

The western mountain horizon of Nanga Parbat above clouds.
Historic First Ascent (Solo)
1953-07-03

1953 Austro-German Nanga Parbat Expedition

The Austro-German expedition resulting in Hermann Buhl's epoch-making solo summit of Nanga Parbat (8,126m) without supplemental oxygen.

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Glacial approach up the Baltoro towards K2 during an expedition.
Historic First Ascent
1954-07-31

1954 Italian Karakoram Expedition to K2

Led by geologist Ardito Desio, this national expedition achieved the momentous first ascent of K2 on July 31, 1954, via the Southeast Abruzzi Spur.

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