"The Shining Wall" on Gasherbrum IV (7,925 meters). First Ascent: 1958, Italians Bonatti and Mauri. Steve Swenson's 1999 route is on the right skyline. Photo taken from Concordia, Baltoro Glacier. Photo: Greg Mortenson BACK TO: [HOME] [DISPATCHES] [UPDATE] © 1999 The Zone Network. All rights reserved.

Karakoram '99