Oscar Eckenstein's 1902 expedition, Charles Houston's 1938 expedition, and Fritz Wiessner's 1939 expedition all marked failed attempts at the first full ascent of this mountain.  
Oscar Eckenstein's 1902 expedition, Charles Houston's 1938 expedition, and Fritz Wiessner's 1939 expedition all marked failed attempts at the first full ascent of this mountain.  Finally, an expedition led by Ardito Desio in 1954 saw the Italians Lacedelli and Compagnoni become the first people to reach its summit.  Today, the most common route for climbers is the Abruzzi Spur on its Pakistan side, though routes also exist on its side in China.  Also known as Godwin-Austen, FTP, name this tallest peak in the Karakorum range and second highest mountain in the world.
Oscar Eckenstein's 1902 expedition, Charles Houston's 1938 expedition, and Fritz Wiessner's 1939 expedition all marked failed attempts at the first full ascent of this mountain.  
K2 or Chogori (accept early buzz of "Mount Godwin-Austen")