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	Broad Peak - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Broad Peak (originally named K3) is the 12th highest mountain on Earth and 4th highest in Pakistan.
		Broad Peak is part of the Gasherbrum massif and is about 8 kilometres (5 miles) from K2.
		The first ascent of Broad Peak was made on June 9, 1957 by Fritz Wintersteller, Marcus Schmuck, Kurt Diemberger, and Hermann Buhl of an Austrian expedition led by Marcus Schmuck.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Broad_Peak (364 words)

	Broad Peak (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Broad Peak (originally named K3) at 8,047 metres (26,400 ft.) is the twelfth highest mountain on Earth.
		Broad Peak is part of the Gasherbrum massif, located in the Karakoram region on the Pakistan-China border.
		The first ascent of Broad Peak was made on June 9, 1957 by Hermann Buhl, Marcus Schmuck, Fritz Wintersteller and Kurt Diemberger of an Austrian expedition led by Schmuck.
	bopedia.com /en/wikipedia/b/br/broad_peak.html (231 words)

	Broad Peak
		Twelve Kilometers southeast of Qogri Feng, at 76.6 E and 35.8N,stands Broad Peak of 8015 meters above sea level, which is ranked the third highest peak in Kraakorum Mountains and the twelfth highest in the world.
		With its lofty lie of mountain and covered by snow all year round, Broad peak contain three major ridges: the north ridge, the south ridge and the southwest ridge, among which the north ridge and the south ridge form the main ridge line of the Karakorum Mountains and the Sino-Pakistan boundary.
		The three towering peaks, the central peak (8016 meters) on the north ridge and the north peak (7358 meters) on the south ridge, together with Broad Peak, are tall and straight and pierce into the sky.
	www.muztagh.com /climbing/broad-peak.htm (187 words)

	SummitPost - Broad Peak -- Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering
		Broad Peak, the 12th highest mountain in the world at 8,047 meters, is located in the Karakoram Range in Northeastern Pakistan.
		Broad Peak is as Xixabangma and Cho Oyu a peak where a huge majority of "summiteers" don't reach the true summit.
		As Broad Peak is lower than K2, they came to the conclusion it may be allowed and went for the summit as a step in the acclimatization process.
	www.summitpost.org /mountain/rock/151330/broad-peak.html (5644 words)

	Broad Peak / K2 Double Header Expedition \| Field Touring Alpine
		Our expeditions (both to Broad Peak and Gasherbrum II) were in fact the lowest costed options for alpinists heading onto 8k peaks in Pakistan in recent years, and their success has heralded a new era for climbers seeking out cost effective methods for tackling the Karakoram Giants.
		No other operator has the recent experience or history that we do on Broad Peak, and our expeditions have proven her to be a good first time venue for aspiring 8000m alpinists, with reasonable summit rates if the weather is clement.
		Climbing on the world's highest peaks is a potentially dangerous undertaking, and while we operate with safety as the highest priority, and have enjoyed a fatality free 10 year history, it must be understood by members that there are risks and dangers that neither leaders or members have any control over.
	www.fieldtouring.com /expeditions/k2_broad_peak.php (2030 words)

	Broad Peak - 1st page
		The height of its main peak is 8,047m (26,401 ft).
		It is called Broad Peak because of its unusual breadth at the top.
		They nevertheless made an attempt on Broad Peak (which wasn't that fare-away) from the southwestern side, through the lower Broad glacier - that unfortunately did not succeed because of a storm and the unbearably low temperature.
	www.cinetrip.hu /explorers/broad_e.html (267 words)

	Broad Peak: Some background and History
		The name of other peak in the Broad range is Broad Peak middle/central Some maps show its height at 8016 meters while the others show it 8000 meters.
		Anyhow, it was in 1976 that a French expedition led by Yan nick Seigneur made an attempt on this peak in alpine style, along with main Broad peak.
		The third peak in the Broad range is Broad peak North.
	www.everestnews.com /stories024/bphistory.htm (1670 words)

	Broad Peak 8047 meters: Index to Expeditions, History & More
		The height of main peak is 8047 meters/26,401ft.
		Broad Peak is one of the 8000 meters peaks which towers above the Concordia at the heart of the Karakorum range.
		It lies on the Pakistan/China frontier between K2 and the Gasherbrum peaks and was first climbed by four Austrians in 1957, including Kurt Diemberger and Herman Buhl.
	www.everestnews.com /broadpeak.htm (182 words)

	Broad Peak 2001
		The Chinese Summiteers were Tshering Dorje (climbed 11 8000 meters peaks), Rena (climbed 11 8000 meters peaks), Bianda Zaxi (climbed 11 8000 meters peaks), Lho Tse (climbed 10 8000 meters peak), Gyabu (climbed 9 8000 meters peak) and Drashi Tsering, Phubu Thundrup, and Ban Ba Thundrup (1 8000 meters peak).
		There are about nine expedition at the Broad Peak base camp which includes two American, one each from Argentina, Estonia, Bulgaria and Italy and all are sitting besides the three remaining teams for the break in weather...
		Broad Peak 2001 Expedition List; Nanga Parbat 2001 Expeditions; Gasherbrum I and GII Expeditions and News; General Pakistan News Page; The Master list of Expeditions in Pakistan in 2001.
	www.k2news.com /bp2001.htm (2139 words)

	JG Expeditions - Broad Peak (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Broad Peak is one of the huge mountains which towers above Concordia at the heart of the Karakoram range.
		Expeditions to Broad Peak start with a spectacular trek to base camp passing some of the best scenery in the Karakoram.
		The Broad Peak expedition is suitable for experienced mountaineers.
	www.jagged-globe.co.uk /exp/itinerary/broad+peak.html (357 words)

	K2 and Broad Peak in 2006
		The mountains are legendary: Gasherbrum I,Gasherbrum II, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak and, of course, K2.
		I was pleased to have climbed to Camp 2 or approximately 21,000’ on Broad Peak, the 12th highest mountain on the planet.
		The plan was to climb Broad in style and then a limited number of climbers would attempt K2 in a swift quasi-alpine approach.
	www.alanarnette.com /alan/karakorum.htm (4047 words)

	Broad Peak, the ever-whimsical maiden - baltimoresun.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Broad Peak also has three summits and the folktales surrounding them might be the same.
		The same holds true on Broad Peak, where many a suitor comes calling and too many are rejected.
		No longer able to see the climbers out in front (they were hidden by the curves and dips of the glacier), it seemed obvious that the assault on Broad Peak was coming to an end.
	baltimoresun.com /sports/outdoors/bal-k2725,0,7590601.story?... (1669 words)

	Broad Peak 8047m News and History
		Austrian Markus Kronthaler died of exhaustion on the upper slopes of Broad Peak.
		Austrian Gerfried Göschl is to embark on an expedition in honour of the '57 Pioneers and an enormous Broad Peak party is being planned in the heart of the Austrian Alps.
		Marcus Schmuck, who died on August 21 aged 80, led the 1957 expedition to Broad Peak in the Karakoram; at 8,047 metres, the world's twelfth highest mountain; the expedition was revolutionary at the time and set the standard for future advances in mountaineering on the highest peaks.
	www.broadpeak.org /news.php?l=en (4067 words)

	Bluedome - Broad Peak 2004 - Broad Peak History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		It is called Broad Peak because of its breadth at the top.
		In 1957, an Austrian expedition came to Pakistan to climb this peak.
		They are reported as having tried to reach the summit along the N.E. Ridge from Sella La (6159 m) but found it too long and had to turn back after reaching 6300 m.
	www.bluedome.co.uk /broad_peak/history.html (1618 words)

	Broad Peak Expedition 2006 \| Field Touring Alpine
		Our expeditions (both to Broad Peak and G2) are in fact the lowest costed options for alpinists heading onto 8k peaks in Pakistan, and their success has heralded a new era for climbers seeking out cost effective methods for tackling the Karakoram Giants.
		Named for her substantial breadth, Broad Peak lies in a spectacular and remote region of the Pakistani Karakoram directly opposite K2.
		Their expertise, which embraces dozens of years of climbing on peaks up to and in excess of 8000m, is at your complete disposal.
	www.fieldtouring.com /expeditions/broad_peak.php (2076 words)

	Broad Peak Technology Ltd (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Broad Peak Technology Ltd offers a range of consultancy services to businesses in the UK.
		Broad Peak Technology is delighted to have been appointed an authorised 3ARC dealer for their new range of personal and vehicle tracking devices.
		Broad Peak Technology has identified that the Panic Button has a wide variety of potential markets as a 'final emergency call' device, and is especially suitable for lone or extreme sportspeople, glider pilots, microlight enthusiasts, and even GA pilots.
	www.broad-peak.com (254 words)

	Bluedome - Broad Peak 2004 - Diabetes at Altitude (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		On Sunday 13/6/2004, Nikki Wallis a thirty three year old search and rescue dog handler with the Llanberis Mountain Rescue team leaves the UK to join with a group of climbers who are determined to show that an adventurous lifestyle is possible even when suffering from Diabetes.
		The team will climb Broad Peak, 8047 mtrs, first climbed in 1957 and representing a serious mountaineering adventure.
		Nikki is not the only team member to suffer from the disorder, Karakorum Broad Peak 2004 team members Marco Peruffo and Daniele Mirolo also have insulin dependant diabetes.
	www.bluedome.co.uk /broad_peak (172 words)

	Broad Peak Pakistan
		Broad Peak is located approximately five miles from K2 along the Baltoro glacier.
		En route to base camp for Broad Peak, the twelfth highest mountain in the world, climbers and trekkers alike can visit the Gasherbrums, the Trangos, K2, and Chogolisa.
		But when on-lookers later viewed the peak in closer detail, they discovered that its summit was over a mile long, and hence the name "Broad Peak."
	www.monterosa-nepal.com /8000m/broadpick.htm (114 words)

	Broad Peak (Pakistan) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		I joined a commercial expedition to Broad Peak (8060m; 26,443') in Pakistan this summer.
		The 1991 Mexican Broad Peak Expedition approached the Baltoro via this route, as did two Spanish Broad Peak expeditions, this year, and Robert and Peter Green of the SCMA crossed the pass on their return from K2 this summer.
		In any event, from Broad Peak Base Camp we hiked past Concordia and up the western bank of the Vigne Glacier.
	www.angeleschapter.org /sps/archives/sps00016.htm (795 words)

	Broad Peak Expedition, Pakistan Expedition, Broad peak, Karakoram, k2, k-2, Gasherbrum II, Diran Peak, Trich Mir, ...
		Broad Peak Expedition, Pakistan Expedition, Broad peak, Karakoram, k2, k-2, Gasherbrum II, Diran Peak, Trich Mir, Spantik Peak, Nanga Parbat Trango Tower, Mustagata
		On a good day, both Chogolisa and K2 can be seen from the upper reaches as well as from base camp of this extraordinary mountain.
		BROAD PEAK EXPEDITION PAKISTAN (21 Jun and 25 Jun 2006)
	www.karakurum.com.pk /broadpeak_expedition.htm (232 words)

	Broad Peak - 3rd page
		An expedition based on environmental protection will inevitably entail aims more complex than that of those who "only" wish to reach the summit of a mountain.
		We are in contact with another French Broad Peak Environmental Project.
		That team is going to install an oven in the Base Camp in order to enable us to burn the garbage that we haul down from the slopes of the mountain.
	www.cinetrip.hu /explorers/broad3_e.html (257 words)

	Broad Peak from REI.com
		Using the original climbing diaries of Marcus Schmuck and Fritz Winterstellar as well as others, the full story of the Broad Peak expedition is told.
		The ascent of Broad Peak, the world's 12th highest mountain in 1957 was one of the most important climbs in the history of climbing on the great peaks.
		The book written by Marcus Schmuck, the leader of the expedition, was never translated from it German original, so the Broad Peak expedition was known chiefly from the account of Kurt Diemberger who had been Buhl's companion on his last climb.
	www.rei.com /product/47919745.htm (251 words)

	Expedition in Pakistan, Pakistan Trekking, Trekking in Pakistan, Broad Peak Pakistan Climbing, Angel Tours and Travels ...
		In 1982 a British reconnaissance bestowed the name Broad Peak to what was hitherto known as Flachen Kangri.
		The Austrians were the first ascensionists on Broad Peak in 1957, the route they followed on the west face is a steep broad ridge connecting the base camp to a saddle between the central and higher south summit.
		The full potential of Broad Peak is finally being realized but there still remain logical routes for fresh ascents.
	www.angelnepal.com /broad.htm (232 words)

	Broad Peak summit proves elusive - baltimoresun.com
		On the morning of July 17th, I was planning on heading to Camp 1 on K2, but something about Broad Peak drew me in the opposite direction.
		On the morning of July 18th, as a storm tore at Broad Peak's Camp 1, my teammates left Base Camp to join me. Inaki, Peta, Ray, Henry, Simone, Barbara, Rod and Padawa, with the help of our four high altitude porters arrived between noon and 2 p.m.
		Despite not summiting, we had accomplished a goal: to use Broad Peak as a way of acclimatizing for the summit of K2.
	www.baltimoresun.com /sports/outdoors/bal-k2-july21,0,2908924.story (946 words)

	Broad Peak - RSCI, The Science Classification Index (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Broad Peak - RSCI, The Science Classification Index
		Broad Peak (originally named K3) is the twelfth highest mountain on Earth.
		Some History of Broad Peak on EverestNews.com (http://www.everestnews.com/stories024/bphistory.htm)
	www.scienceindex.org /K3.html (270 words)

	Alan Arnette: Broad Peak and K2 - Alan's next adventure
		I know from my emails, polls and surveys that you love mountaineering so please let me share with you my next adventure that starts next week: a climb of Broad Peak and K2 in Pakistan.
		Broad Peak is more about altitude than anything else.
		The theory is that we will be very well acclimatized after Broad thus can make a swift climb of K2.
	everytrail.net /blog/alan/2006/05/_broad_peak_and_k2_alans_next.php (1070 words)

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