Invited to climb K2 but have no real training

[Schlosser85]

Here's the update. I did some google search and realized the mountain is far away, like outside the united states far. Will i need a passport? I saw a movie recently where a guy hides in a plane with animals. Is this an option if passport is not acquired?

Don't listen to these jokers on here. They're just trying to discourage you because they're jealous of how cool you are. IPod and K2 and hats and what not.

You only need a passport if you're traveling to countries that aren't part of NATO, like China or North Korea or Kazakhstan (that's where Borat is from, ya know).

K2 is on the border between Pakistan and China, and borders by international law are REQUIRED to be Neutral Zones. Neutral Zone=no passport required.

Also, the "ooooh, scary!" names they give K2, like "Savage Mountain" (dun dun duuuuuunnn) are just tourist hooks. Naming it Savage Mountain totally makes everyone want to climb it to prove what a badass they are. Do you think they'd call it something as awesome as Savage Mountain if the didn't want people coming there and climbing it?

Also, for every 1 person who's died trying to reach the top, 4 (count 'em, not one, not two, not three, FOUR) people have made it! Booyah!

Them's better odds than you've got of wrestling a one-legged steer with a hand behind your back, that's fer sure.

Don't be a *****. You scale those savage peaks, son, playing your iPod all the way. It'll put hair on your chests and make you a sex machine to your woman.

 

[braincrusher]

Why that guy mad at me

 

[Lighthouse]

Don't listen to these jokers on here. They're just trying to discourage you because they're jealous of how cool you are. IPod and K2 and hats and what not.

You only need a passport if you're traveling to countries that aren't part of NATO, like China or North Korea or Kazakhstan (that's where Borat is from, ya know).

K2 is on the border between Pakistan and China, and borders by international law are REQUIRED to be Neutral Zones. Neutral Zone=no passport required.

Also, the "ooooh, scary!" names they give K2, like "Savage Mountain" (dun dun duuuuuunnn) are just tourist hooks. Naming it Savage Mountain totally makes everyone want to climb it to prove what a badass they are. Do you think they'd call it something as awesome as Savage Mountain if the didn't want people coming there and climbing it?

Also, for every 1 person who's died trying to reach the top, 4 (count 'em, not one, not two, not three, FOUR) people have made it! Booyah!

Them's better odds than you've got of wrestling a one-legged steer with a hand behind your back, that's fer sure.

Don't be a *****. You scale those savage peaks, son, playing your iPod all the way. It'll put hair on your chests and make you a sex machine to your woman.

Don't forget that winter is usually the best time to climb K2.

 

[Schlosser85]

Why that guy mad at me

Like I said, he's jealous because you're climbing K2.

Just another reason why you need to go for it, dude.

Screw the haters.

Don't forget that winter is usually the best time to climb K2.

Absolutely. It's so high up that the snow freezes solid and gives you more to hold onto. plus the snow sharks usually stay underground in the winter

 

[RetrogradeOrbit]

Just make sure that you take plenty of pictures while you are ascending and post them into this thread.

We would all love to see them!

Also, consider putting some anti-freeze into the water canteens as it can get a bit chilly near the summit. You don't want the water freezing.

 

[JJJ's Ulcer]

I heard the summit is even colder than Canada.

 

[knowsbleed]

What does K2 stand for? Kill (me) twice?

 

[JJJ's Ulcer]

It's the sequel to K1, duh.

 

[Spider-Who?]

Just make sure that you take plenty of pictures while you are ascending and post them into this thread.

We would all love to see them!

Also, consider putting some anti-freeze into the water canteens as it can get a bit chilly near the summit. You don't want the water freezing.

 

[Donut]

What does K2 stand for? Kill (me) twice?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trp5hxov5tc

 

[braincrusher]

I hadn't heard from my coworker in a few days as he has been out preparing. Today, he came in and said he had some bad news. The expedition was going on without me. He cited my poor physical fitness as the main reason. I fought back tears but eventually agreed that this important mission was more than just about me and gave him my blessing.

 

[knowsbleed]

Post a pic... we are excellent visual judges of health.

 

[braincrusher]

no thanks we just met

 

[knowsbleed]

Ummm... we've never met and never will. But I care for you deeply and I want to photoshop a picture of you on top of K2.

 

[braincrusher]

wouldn't you like to buy me a beer first?

 

[Drizzle]

I can't read this thread at work. Tears are literally streaming down my face from holding in laughter.

 

[terry78]

And you know what? Some of the people that have climbed K2 have said in interviews that like halfway up, it starts to get so warm they don't even need to wear coats or other winter gear. You can just be up there wearing cargo shorts and a graphic tee and you're golden, bro.

 

[Anita18]

Ummm... we've never met and never will. But I care for you deeply and I want to photoshop a picture of you on top of K2.

Like a true friend.

 

[Schlosser85]

I hadn't heard from my coworker in a few days as he has been out preparing. Today, he came in and said he had some bad news. The expedition was going on without me. He cited my poor physical fitness as the main reason. I fought back tears but eventually agreed that this important mission was more than just about me and gave him my blessing.

You weren't in poor physical shape a week ago when he was inviting you along?

 

[braincrusher]

that's what is kind of bothering me as well. He couldn't look and see the bulbous gut hanging over my belt? He couldn't see the bottles of cola I drink or the twix and twizzlers I pound down throughout the day? I've got a good mind to sucker punch this man

 

[Drizzle]

I've got a good mind to sucker punch this man

Do it. Do it.

 

[Schlosser85]

Do it. Teach him who's boss, and then climb K2 by yourself and show him who the real man is.

 

[Immortalfire]

This guy is afraid to get shark-eaten, but is willing to climb K2? Sure it's a tad shorter than Everest, but still just as deadly! What is it, 1 out of 4 that try to climb it die? Shoot, I'll take those odds. Braincrusher is a man's man.

I hadn't heard from my coworker in a few days as he has been out preparing. Today, he came in and said he had some bad news. The expedition was going on without me. He cited my poor physical fitness as the main reason. I fought back tears but eventually agreed that this important mission was more than just about me and gave him my blessing.

Dammit!

Better luck next time.

 

[KevanG]

You should climb it by yourself, wait for him at the peak then as he is only a few meters away from the peak, neck lift him and yell "WHO'S THE MAN NOW DAWG???" Then throw him off. Then whip out the toboggan and sled down.

 

[JJJ's Ulcer]

K2 is actually even deadlier than Everest. I'm way too lazy and indifferent to find stats, but the percentage of people who die climbing it is higher than Everest.