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On a trip to the region in 1956, Roberts believed that he had identified a possible route to the mountain's summing via its north ridge. Retunring in 1957, the expedition soon ran into difficulties wh Read more
The expedition aimed to make an ascent of Annapurna II by climbing over the shoulder of Annapurna IV and traversing the ridge that connects the two peaks. In early May, with their accompanying Sherpas Read more
The party set out from Skardu in mid-June, travelling to the Masherbrum Glacier, where they would site their basecamp, via the Hushe Valley. From here they established a series of camps, with the high Read more
Having tried to access their objective, Pumasillo (5991m) from the north, only to find this route impassable, this party eventually found a viable approach route from the south. After establishing bas Read more