A COTSWOLD adventurer has arrived in Pakistan as he vies to become the youngest Brit to summit the world’s second highest mountain.

Jake Meyer has touched down in capital Islamabad as he prepares for his second attempt on K2, which at 8,611metres is known as the 'Savage Mountain'.

Just eight other Brits have summitted the notoriously dangerous mountain, three of whom died on the descent.

Jake, who is a reservist at Cirencester’s Royal Wessex Yeomanry as an Armoured Troop Leader, met with the Acting British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Patrick Moody, in Islamabad before beginning his potentially record-breaking mission.

The 32-year-old grew up in the Cotswolds and is partly sponsored for his trip by Cheltenham-based Cotswold barristers.

Jake previously attempted to climb K2 in 2009 and reached 7,700m of the 8,611m high mountain. That year no one managed to reach the summit, In 2005 he became the youngest Brit to reach the top of Everest – a record that has since been beaten.

Captain Meyer said: "I'm really excited to be back in Pakistan attempting K2 again. The Karakoram is truly one of the most awe inspiring mountain ranges in the world. It's great to be part of a British Team with such strong team members, and I'm very proud to be fundraising on behalf of Walking With The Wounded.”

Others in his team may also break records: Di Gilbert from Scotland could become one of the first British women to reach the summit and Nepalese Sherpa Mingma Dorchi could be the first person to climb the mountain three times.

Acting High Commissioner Patrick Moody said: "It was a real honour to meet Jake and his colleagues at the British High Commission in Islamabad. K2 is the second highest mountain in the world, but its inaccessibility, the technical requirements and the danger it presents, makes it the most prized trophy for the world’s best mountaineers. Jake's bravery, good humour and attitude before taking on this enormous challenge, is truly humbling.

“I extend my warmest wishes to Jake and his team and look forward to seeing them in Islamabad on their way back down."