This has been Mingma G.’s plan all along with his Sherpa team plus Nirmal Purja had one client who was more interested in Base Camp than the summit. Both gentlemen have expressed a deep desire to show the world that Nepalis are just as credible climbers as any other nationality on the planet.<\/p>\n
Karrar Haidri,<\/a> Secretary, Alpine Club Of Pakistan, along with Dawa Sherpa<\/a> of SST gave me this update:<\/p>\n Summit Push on K2 – tonight (1AM approx.) SST team has a plan to get to the top by 13:00 tomorrow (16th Jan). I’ll provide updates on a new post throughout the push as I get new information.<\/strong><\/p>\n Jangbu Sherpa with SST was hit by rock between Camp 1 and the Japanese Camp, relatively low on K2. He was hit in the head and eye suffering a serious injury but is now in stable condition. He will be helicoptered back to Skardu for treatment. This is the fourth evacuation this season: two members and two Sherpas.<\/p>\n The computer forecasts have the winds now a bit higher for Saturday at 10 to 15 mph and wind chills “only” -40F!!! Big winds return next week, so the time may be right for the ten people at Camp 4.<\/p>\n These are the teams on K2 this winter:<\/p>\n The traditional Camp locations are:<\/p>\n Nirmal Purja’s<\/a>\u00a0plus four teammates are at C4:<\/p>\n The combined effort from the teams made some remarkable progress this afternoon. As per the mega plan, big well done to our team lead by @mingma.g<\/a> with @mingma_david_sherpa<\/a> , @mt.sherpa<\/a>and Sona Sherpa (SST) for successfully fixing lines up to Camp 4 at 7800m, The Highest Altitude Ever Gained at K2 in Winter !\u00a0Later today, I will be leading the fixing team to the summit. We hope to stand on the summit together.\u00a0Stay tuned for more updates !<\/p><\/blockquote>\n It’s still unknown if Nirmal Purja is climbing with or without supplemental oxygen. Nirmal Purja teams consist of Mingma David, Dawa Temba Sherpa, Pemchhiri Sherpa, Gelje Sherpa, Mingma Tenzi Sherpa, and Sandro Gromen-Hayes.<\/p>\n Mingma Gyalje Sherpa<\/a>\u00a0and his two teammates are also at Camp 4.<\/p>\n John Snorri Sigurjonsson<\/a> with Muhammad Ali Sadpara<\/a> and his son Sajid Ali are at Camp 2. John posted this update:<\/p>\n I suspect they will return to BC and wait for the next summit window if one appears. You can follow on their tracker<\/a>.<\/p>\n Seven Summits Trek’s<\/a> commercial team of 22 clients and 21 Sherpas in support has climbers from Base Camp to Camp 3 with their rope team at Camp 4. Dawa gave this update:<\/p>\n Others are fighting the winds and destroyed camps as Atanas Georgiev Skatov<\/a>‘s home team tells us:<\/p>\n Nasko is now in Camp 2-K2. Despite the cold and fatigue, it is good. Unfortunately, the tent that was left in the Japanese camp 1 is destroyed by the strong wind, but the situation is under control. Thanks for the good wishes and the support you give him! She means a lot to him!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Other climbers on the SST permit are scattered between C2 and C3: Sergi Mingote and\u00a0<\/span>Juan Pablo Mohr are at C3. Tamara Lunger and Alex Gavan are at traditional Camp 2 above House’s Chimney.<\/span><\/p>\n Zolt\u00e1n Szlank\u00f3<\/a> and Alex Goldfarb<\/a> were at base camp but there are no recent updates.<\/p>\n Simone Moro<\/a>, Alex Txikon<\/a>, and I\u00f1aki Alvarez arrived at Manaslu Base Camp: Alex gave this update:<\/p>\n Greetings from Manaslu C1 at 5.700m We left at 8 am, in this order: Simone, Kalden, Nurbu, Lur, June, I\u00f1aki, Jon, and in a second shift, Cheppal and I. We transported material on the sleds. Since we charged up to the maximum we were slow but everything was fine. Cheppal, Kalden, Nurbu and I will spend the night up there. I will keep you updated, really nice sensations<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Tenji Sherpa<\/a> and Vinayak Jaya Malla<\/a>, both Nepali internationally certified mountain guides (IFMGA) are at Manaslu Base Camp ready to move higher.<\/p>\n Climb On! Resources<\/strong>:<\/p>\n 38 years after the first winter reconnaissance, climbers on K2 are preparing to push towards the summit with a credible chance of making history. \u00a0Saturday, January 16, 2021 looks to be a good summit day as we been discussing all week. 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<\/span>Wating for the remarkable ascent. 10 Climbers: a. Nirmal Purja b. Gelje Sherpa c. Mingma David Sherpa d. Mingma G e. Sona Sherpa f. Mingma Tenzi Sherpa g. Pem Chhiri Sherpa h. Dawa Temba Sherpa i. Kili Pemba Sherpa j. Dawa Tenjing Sherpa<\/p><\/blockquote>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/winter-K2-near-C3-2020-21-300x225.jpg\")
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\nNim’s – At C4 with Mingma G: Ready for the Summit<\/h3>\n
Mingma G – At C4 with Nirmal Purja: Ready for Summit<\/h3>\n
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Snorri – Tagged C3, At C2<\/h3>\n
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Seven Summits Treks – Members Making Progress<\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span>Members ascending C3 ! @<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\nBroad Peak – At Base Camp – Quiet<\/h2>\n
Manaslu – At Base Camp<\/h2>\n
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