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K2 West Face: The Legacy of Two Climbers (2026)

NRDocumentary1h 29m

Overview

Two renowned Japanese alpinists, Kazuya Hiraide and Kenro Nakajima died on K2 in July 2024 while attempting a new route on the fearful West Face. Why did they risk everything on Earth's second-highest peak? Why do we climb mountains? Their own footage reveals the courage and legacy behind the climb.

Moe WadaDirector

K2 West Face: The Legacy of Two Climbers (2026)