The ethics of climbing K2: A discussion of the ethical considerations involved in climbing K2, such as the use of supplemental oxygen and commercial expeditions.
The ethics of climbing K2: A discussion of the ethical considerations involved in climbing K2, such as the use of supplemental oxygen and commercial expeditions K2, the second highest mountain in the world, has long been regarded as one of the most challenging and deadly climbs in the world. It has a reputation for being a peak that only the most experienced and skilled climbers attempt, and even then, success is far from guaranteed. However, in recent years, the ethics of climbing K2 have come under scrutiny, particularly with regards to the use of supplemental oxygen and the increasing prevalence of commercial expeditions. The use of supplemental oxygen has long been a controversial issue in mountaineering. Many climbers argue that using oxygen detracts from the purity of the climbing experience and that it gives an unfair advantage to those who use it. On K2, the use of supplemental oxygen is particularly controversial because of the mountain's difficulty and the h...