Category: K2 Winter
Another Death in the Karakorum
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.
Winter K2 Update: The Day After Summit and Tragedy
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.
Potential Broad Peak Tragedy
After the first winter K2 summit and the tragic death of Sergi Mingote on K2, now there is a developing situation on Broad Peak.
Winter K2 Update: FIRST WINTER K2 SUMMIT!!!!
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 Nirmal Purja lead the team
Winter K2 Summit Update #4 of 4: Tracking the Historic Summit Push
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.
Winter K2 Summit Update #4 of 4: Tracking the Historic Summit Push
K2 Winter team at the Bottleneck. 38 years after the first winter reconnaissance, climbers on K2 are preparing to push towards the summit with a credible chance of making history. Saturday, January 16, 2021 looks to be a good summit day as we been discussing all week. A Nepal Sherpa was hit by rockfall suffering serious injuries.
Winter K2 Summit Update #2: Tracking the Historic Summit Push
K2 Winter team at the Bottleneck. 38 years after the first winter reconnaissance, climbers on K2 are preparing to push towards the summit with a credible chance of making history. Saturday, January 16, 2021 looks to be a good summit day as we been discussing all week. A Nepal Sherpa was hit by rockfall suffering serious injuries.
Winter K2 Summit Update #1: Tracking the Historic Summit Push
38 years after the first winter reconnaissance, climbers on K2 are preparing to push towards the summit with a credible chance of making history. Saturday, January 16, 2021 looks to be a good summit day as we been discussing all week. A Nepal Sherpa was hit by rockfall suffering serious injuries.
Winter K2 Update: Summit Push Soon
38 years after the first winter reconnaissance, climbers on K2 are preparing to push towards the summit with a credible chance of making history. Saturday, January 16, 2021 looks to be a good summit day as we been discussing all week. A Nepal Sherpa was hit by rockfall suffering serious injuries.