In 1984 Reinhold Messner and Hans Kammerlander summited Gasherbrum I in a storm – only a view days after reaching the summit of Gasherbrum II. This remains the only summit of two 8000ers at one time without returning to base camp.

The summit is small and dangereous – you cannot stand there. After exertion for days Messner and Kammerlander rotated shortly below summit and obviousely it was difficult to get a nice view.

Reinhold Messner on Gasherbrum I, Oil on Cancas, 2012

Messner has written history on this mountain before. In 1975 Peter Habeler and he summited Gasherbrum I in alpine style. That was the first time an 8000er was reached without the use of supplementary oxygen, little luggage and with minimal help.

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This paintings show what mountaineers see while climbing Mount Everest. The north east ridge from below, the clouds above the valley of silence, avalanches and the last steps on the ridge below summit.

This landscape paintings have not been selectd by accident, but the reflect views from the most touristic paths on this mountain. Many climbers take the main routes over the south or the north col and have seen this.

It also could have been the last thing they see. Since this views can be seen from the main routes on Mount Everest, everone who has seen the sceneries in real, also has seen dead bodies on the way.

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The highest mountain in the world attracts many well-experienced mountaineers as well as novice climbers who are willing to pay substantial sums to professional mountain guides to complete a successful climb.