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?
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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
Jan 192021
As the exuberance winds down for the first-ever winter summit of K2, there are still scores of climbers hoping to join the parade. While there will never be another first, or even tenth, they will have a mark on their summit card that few will ever hold and I wish them a safe climb.
Jan 182021
Winter K2 Update: No Os Summit Statement
Jan 182021
Tragic news from the team attempting Broad Peak this winter. The body of Alex Goldfarb has been found on the nearby trekking peak, Pastore Peak.
Jan 172021
All the K2 summits climbers have safely returned to Base Camp. The winds will be harsh this week so expect the 40+ remaining climbers to take shelter. Meanwhile, Alex Goldfarb is missing on nearby Broad Peak. A search is underway. Sergi’s body flown back to Skardu.
Jan 172021
After the first winter K2 summit and the tragic death of Sergi Mingote on K2, now there is a developing situation on Broad Peak.
Jan 162021
SUMMIT!!!! All 10 Nepal and Sherpa climbers summited around 3 pm local marking first K2 winter summit and last of the fourteen 8000ers. Mingma G and Nimsdai lead the team
Jan 162021
NO UPDATES from the team as of this time. I’m in continuous contact with their teams. I’m told all ten climbers will collect 30 feet below the summit and top out together. The weather remains good but the winds are forecasted to pick up significantly later Saturday night into Sunday.