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Camels cross the Shaksgam River in western China, on the way to K2's North Ridge. In 1990 Greg Child made an ascent of K2 with Steve Swenson and Greg Mortimer. Although K2 was an exciting climb, crossing the flooding rivers on camel back seemed more terrifying.

Photo: Greg Child



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Greg Child Photo
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