That line about K2 being a "lawless system" really captures the raw, unpredictable nature of the mountain.

It's wild to think that something as critical as the safety of the ropes is left up to chance and trust between climbers.

It highlights just how different K2 is from Everest and really drives home the risks involved.

I can’t imagine the kind of mental fortitude required to move forward knowing those ropes might not hold.

Thanks for sharing!