First ascent of K2 According to Official Guinness Records,
The first successful ascent of K2, which at 8,611 m (28,251 ft) is the world's second highest mountain, was achieved by Achille Compagnoni and Lino Lacedelli (both Italy) on 31 July 1954. They were members of an Italian expedition led by Ardito Desio. K2 is situated in the Karakoram range on the border between Pakistan and China. For a complete list of 1954 records, please visit 1954 Guinness Records in Pakistan .
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