Jerzy Kukuczka's ice axe on the main peak of Broad Peak (8051 m above sea level) - 30.07.1982. In the background, the Gasherbrum IV peak (7925 m above sea level) is visible.

Polish expedition to K2 1982. Expedition leader Wanda Rutkiewicz. On July 30 1982 Wojciech Kurtyka and Jerzy Kukuczka climbed the Broad Peak summit by a classic route with alpine style (illegal ascent as part of acclimatization before the attack on the southern face of K2).