The Schoening Legacy

The Climb

This flow links Pete Schoening’s historic rescue reputation to his nephew Klev Schoening’s actions during the 1996 emergency.

increasing

Bearing strength in each event

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A Legendary Rescue A Legendary Rescue from "The Climb". A Legendary Rescue The Belay Pete Schoening arrests the fall of several climbers on K2 by anchoring a rope with his ice ax.

A Legendary Rescue from "The Climb". A Legendary Rescue The Belay Pete Schoening arrests the fall of several climbers on K2 by anchoring a rope with his ice ax.

A Legendary Rescue The Belay Pete Schoening arrests the fall of several climbers on K2 by anchoring a rope with his ice ax. A Living Example The rescue becomes a defining achievement and inspires the respect of younger climbers, including Scott Fischer.

An Uncle and Nephew An Uncle and Nephew from "The Climb". An Uncle and Nephew Shared Expedition Pete Schoening joins the Mountain Madness team with his nephew Klev Schoening, who has strong athletic ability but less…

An Uncle and Nephew from "The Climb". An Uncle and Nephew Shared Expedition Pete Schoening joins the Mountain Madness team with his nephew Klev Schoening, who has strong athletic ability but less…

An Uncle and Nephew Shared Expedition Pete Schoening joins the Mountain Madness team with his nephew Klev Schoening, who has strong athletic ability but less high-altitude experience. Ambition Pete hopes to become the oldest person to summit Everest, while Klev enters a demanding climb under the shadow of his uncle’s reputation.

Concerns at Altitude Concerns at Altitude from "The Climb". Concerns at Altitude Guide’s Worry Anatoli Boukreev worries that Pete Schoening is struggling and using oxygen to sleep.

Concerns at Altitude from "The Climb". Concerns at Altitude Guide’s Worry Anatoli Boukreev worries that Pete Schoening is struggling and using oxygen to sleep.

Concerns at Altitude Guide’s Worry Anatoli Boukreev worries that Pete Schoening is struggling and using oxygen to sleep. Continued Hope Scott Fischer believes Pete’s experience will help him recognize his limits, preserving the expedition’s hope that he can attempt the summit.

Klev in the Dogpile Klev in the Dogpile from "The Climb". Klev in the Dogpile Calm in Confusion Klev Schoening helps orient the stranded climbers after a brief clearing and encourages movement toward camp.

Klev in the Dogpile from "The Climb". Klev in the Dogpile Calm in Confusion Klev Schoening helps orient the stranded climbers after a brief clearing and encourages movement toward camp.

Klev in the Dogpile Calm in Confusion Klev Schoening helps orient the stranded climbers after a brief clearing and encourages movement toward camp. A Family Legacy Reframed Rather than repeating the historic rope rescue, he uses steadiness and judgment to help others survive a new crisis.

Survival and Memory Survival and Memory from "The Climb". Survival and Memory The Older Climber Turns Back Pete Schoening decides not to make the summit attempt, while Klev survives the storm and returns with the…

Survival and Memory from "The Climb". Survival and Memory The Older Climber Turns Back Pete Schoening decides not to make the summit attempt, while Klev survives the storm and returns with the…

Survival and Memory The Older Climber Turns Back Pete Schoening decides not to make the summit attempt, while Klev survives the storm and returns with the other clients. Different Forms of Courage Their choices show that mountaineering courage may mean retreat, endurance, or helping a group find its way home.

August 1953 on K2

1996 expedition recruitment

April 1996 at Camp II

night of May 10–11, 1996

after May 1996