Why is the K2 so expensive? Unpacking the costs of climbing the world's 'Savage Mountain'
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With a fatality rate historically over 20%, climbing the 'Savage Mountain,' K2, is one of the world's deadliest undertakings. The logistical and safety requirements to mitigate this risk are the primary drivers of why is the K2 so expensive, pushing expedition prices into the tens of thousands of dollars per climber.
