Latok II Attempt. Our return to attempt the west ridge of Latok II was unfortunate. Pat Fearneough was killed by rockfall in the Braldu valley. Our party had to be split to deal with this tragedy. David Wilkinson, Dr. Peter Thexton and I had to retreat from 22,000 feet above Camp IV on September 1 after a few stormy days, primarily because with small numbers our upward movement had been delayed for most of the time since August 18; technical difficulties could not be overcome in such weather. Our time ran out just as the weather improved. It is very sad that two of the most prominent Sheffield climbers (Don Morrison last year and Pat Fearneough this) have died in the attempts on this mountain.

Paul Nunn, Alpine Club