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Summit Joy Before A Risky Descent
- Cecilia Scog reaches K2's summit at 5:30 PM and briefly savors the view before turning to descend.
- She and teammate Lars begin the long return while worried sunlight is fading fast.
Death Zone Impairs Judgment Fast
- At extreme altitude the brain slows: reactions lag, coordination fails and hallucinations can begin.
- These cognitive effects make descending after a long summit push especially dangerous as light fades.
Expertise Fails Under Extreme Fatigue
- Exhaustion can make experienced climbers immobile and unable to help themselves or others.
- Even strong, well-prepared teams can collapse mentally and physically after prolonged summit pushes.