Climbers are waiting for the next weather window to open. Several forecasts converge on big winds next week, yet remain mixed on favorable conditions at the end of this week.
Jan 272021
Jan 262021
Pakistan said it will sponsor and reward climbers. Seems everyone is at Base Camp after high winds stopped a recent attempt. Several weather forecasts agree that winds will remain high for the next ten days with this Friday as a break, but it’s too short for a summit push as Snorri and Team demonstrated.
Jan 252021
John Snorri’s team is back at Base Camp after high winds stopped their attempt. They intend to try again in early February. High winds return now.
Jan 242021
John Snorri’s team has gone silent but was last reported via their tracker at Camp 2 at 22,110’/6700m. We really don’t know their status but with the high winds, hope they are headed down.
Jan 242021
John Snorri’s team is on their summit push. They planned to top out on Monday, January 25, 2021, around 9 am. But are now holding at C3 according to their home team’s social media. At least one person, Sajid Ali Sadpara is not using supplemental oxygen.
Jan 232021
With this wind event apparently over (they are never really over on K2!), the climbers are preparing to go back up to either finish acclimatization rotations or for their summit bids. At least one team is leaving BC today for the summit. Also, why are the ropes left on K2, and other mountains?
Jan 222021
It’s windy out there! Winds at K2 Base Camp are gusting to over 60 mph, but should calm soon and next week looks amazingly good!
Jan 212021
Two teams now at K2 Base Camp, Seven Summits Treks and John Snorri. Huge winds have begun keeping everyone tent bound. Will be miserable. Another member leaves. So how are they staying warm when climbing?
Jan 202021
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.
Jan 202021
Winds over 100 mph are expected at K2 Base Camp on Friday night. Time to batten down the hatches! Another climber leaves the expedition