British-American climber hopes to conquer K2

O’Brien keen to become first Americ­an and Britis­h woman to succes­sfully climb and descen­d the savage mounta­in

• Pakistani mountaineer back after scaling Mount Everest

  Pakistani mountaineer recently became the fourth national to summit the world's highest peak

• Mountaineers, climbers gather in Swat

  Chairman of trekking club says steps are being taken to help the industry flourish again

• Tribute paid to Mount Everest climbers

  Ceremony held to mark the first summit of the mountain