2019/20 Winter Himalaya Climbs: Final Winter Summit Pushes, Surprise New Team
The two expeditions left on the 8000ers this winter, both on Everest, are starting their final pushes. One is already in the […]
The two expeditions left on the 8000ers this winter, both on Everest, are starting their final pushes. One is already in the […]
Only two teams are left on the 8000ers this winter, both on Everest and both are struggling. Both suggest one more attempt […]
Denis Urbuko ended his winter Broad Peak effort after reaching 7000m, getting hit by an avalanche. Spaniard Oscar Cardo on Alex Txikon’s […]
Broad Peak weather forecast changed so Urbuko will leave for the summit Sunday, February 16 aiming to top out on the 17th. […]
I was quite surprised when I read the news from John Snorri that their winter K2 attempt had come to a sudden halt […]
Jost was blown back to EBC after a tough night on the Lho La. Urbuko wants to get Broad Peak in February […]
The good news is it is a bit warmer on both Everest and Broad Peak, the bad news, it’s too windy to […]
The cold is easing up a bit allowing more movement on Everest. No word from Denis Urubko on Broad Peak. Everest Txikon […]
Cold has hampered the remaining expeditions, two on Everest and one on Broad Peak. However, this week looks better for Everest but […]
Climbing in the winter is dramatically different than in the usual seasons, obviously. More expeditions don’t summit than stand on top. There […]