On the left, Gasherbrum IV, "The Shining Wall", 7,925 meters, and on the right, Gasherbrum V, 7,133 meters. First Ascent: 1958, Italians Bonatti and Mauri. Photo taken from Mitre Peak, Baltoro glacier. Photo: Greg Mortenson BACK TO: [HOME] [DISPATCHES] © 1999 The Zone Network. All rights reserved.

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