As a result of its accessibility, attempts to reach the summit of Nanga Parbat began very soon after it was discovered by Europeans.[10] In 1895, Albert F. Mummery led an expedition to the peak, accompanied by Geoffrey Hastings, and reached almost 6,100 m (20,000 ft) on the Diamir (West) Face,[12] but Mummery and two Gurkha companions later died reconnoitering the Rakhiot Face.