From here K2 (8611 m) seemed very steep, even untouchable. I always find the dimensions of such a huge mountain hard to estimate. K2-summit (8611 m) rises more than 3500 meters over Basecamp (4950 m)! 160_ABc-Camp 1 Trail Ronald N.jpg=Breath-taking 45 degrees upwards in deep snow; very exhausting and very boring.