Winter K2 Update: Ropes to High Camp
Climbers are all over K2 pushing to get rotations in, but Saturday looks to be a perfect summit day! Teams have now established Camp 3, and the ropes are to 725,080’/7600m, a serious sign of progress. Saturday’s weather is perfect for a summit!
Winter K2 Update: A Crowded Mountain
K2 is filled with people today, most on their second and final acclimatization rotation before a summit attempt later this month. Several climbers reported rockfall yesterday with minor to insignificant injuries. But the warning is clear. I’m hearing directly from the climbers on conditions.
Winter K2 Update: Climbing Resumes
Teams are taking advantage of a two-day weather window mid-week to work on acclimatization. Big winds are forecasted to return soon. There is hope to establish camp 3 and get the ropes to Camp 4. Another climber leaves the SST team.
Winter K2 Update: Determination
The winter K2 teams are regrouping after high winds destroyed Camp 2 just above and below House Chimney. For some, the question of when winter ends comes into play, the end of February or on the equinox on March 20, 2021. Regardless, the weather continues to play games with all the climbers. A few days of low winds followed by patches of hurricane breezes trapping anyone wherever they might be.
Winter K2 Update: With C2 Destroyed, Can they do it?
K2 C2 tents along with gear for higher were erased or destroyed. Humans have been swept off the high slopes of K2, thus to scourer these slopes is understandable. Unclear future
Winter K2 Update: Camp 2 Destroyed. Expeditions in Jeopardy
It’s been confirmed that high winds have destroyed Camp 2 along with the tents and gear. Time to reassess for some expeditions. No injuries as the Camp was empty.
Winter K2 Update: Changes
With a break in the winds starting Sunday, 1/9/21, look for many climbers to head up K2 to finish their acclimatization. Over 50 people next week so coordination will be critical.
Winter K2 Update: Quiet
Minga G tells me the ropes to 7300-meters, a bit higher than the previous estimate. However, with the big winds and everyone at Base Camp, it feels a bit academic at the moment.
Winter K2 Update: No January 2021 Summits??
The winds continue to hit K2 and now some are feeling a bit less optimistic than even a few days ago.
Winter K2 Update: Chillin’ at Base Camp
Big winds and extremely cold temperatures have everyone at Base Camp. Many of the clients have been to C1, a few to C2. Forecast has low winds only 1 out of next 10 days