January 20, 2021 - The Blog on alanarnette.com

Climbing the World to End Alzheimer's

January 20, 2021January 20, 2021Climbing News, K2, K2 2020 Coverage, K2 Winter

Winter K2 Update: Exclusive Interview with Mingma G.

I was able to connect with Mingma Gyalje Sherpa today as he arrived in Skardu from his K2 summit. The Pakistani government generously flew his three-person team from K2 Base Camp.

January 20, 2021Climbing News, K2, K2 2020 Coverage, K2 Winter

Winter K2 Update: Calm at Base Camp for a Day, Then ….

Winds over 100 mph are expected at K2 Base Camp on Friday night. Time to batten down the hatches! Another climber leaves the expedition

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