Everest 2019: Climbers to Watch
Everest has become what I call a formula climb these days with almost all the expeditions following the same route, same acclimatization […]
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2018/19 Winter Climbs: 2 “shapes” Spotted on Nanga, K2 Team Near C4
There was a lot of buzz today but followers of the search for Nardi and Ballard on Nanga Parbat were left unsure […]
2018/19 Winter Climbs: Search Draws Down for Nanga Climbers, K2 Team at C3
Another disappointing day on Nanage Parbat. The Russian lead K2 team made good progress and are hopeful they can summit soon. Search […]
2018/19 Winter Climbs: K2 Winds, Nanga Search to 6500M
The search on Nanga Parbat has made progress with searchers on the Mummery Rib using drones, however, no sign of Tom or […]
Everest 2019: New Route Attempt on Everest
This spring Everest season, something rare will take place – an attempt on a new route. According to Everest historian, Jochen Hemmleb, the […]
2018/19 Winter Climbs: K2 Resumes, Nanga Search Update
The search on Nanga Parbat continues to suffer delays, mostly weather related. On K2 one team has left to help on Nanga, […]
2018/19 Winter Climbs: No Sign of Nanga Climbers
Update on missing Nanga Parbat climbers Tom Ballard and Daniel Nardi. In spite of two helicopter passes plus a foot search to […]
2018/19 Winter Climbs: What Now? – Updated
Update 28 February 21:00 local time: First Helicopter search completed with Pakistani climber Ali Sadpara on board. He reports seeing their tent […]
Climbers Missing on Nanga Parbat – Search Hampered
After having no contact for two days, the home team and base camp crew for British climber Tom Ballard, 30, and Italian […]
2018/19 Winter Climbs: K2 Progress
Excellent progress on K2 over the weekend with both teams moving well but more bad weather in the forecast including wind chills […]