Art Gilkey

Art Gilkey

Art (Arthur Karr) Gilkey (1926 – 1953) was an American geologist and mountaineer. He explored Alaska in 1950 and 1952. He died during a 1953 American expedition to K2. Approaching the summit of the peak he suffered from thrombophlebitis (blood clots in the leg) or possibly deep venous thrombosis, followed by pulmonary embolism. During an attempt by his fellow climbers (including Pete Schoening) to bring him down the mountain while wrapped in a sleeping bag, he slid downhill and disappeared, probably swept away by an avalanche, although it is also conjectured that he untied himself from the ropes to spare his team-mates from further risk on his behalf. His remains were discovered in 1993, melting out of the glacier at the base of the S face of K2

K2 Memorial

The current memorial to deceased climbers situated below K2 was originally built for, and named after, Art Gilkey.


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