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Civetta Dolomites double: first winter ascents of Chimera Verticale and W Mexico Cabrones
04/03/2021 - Alpinism
Civetta Dolomites double: first winter ascents of Chimera Verticale and W Mexico Cabrones
Two huge climbs were repeated on the northwest face of Civetta in the Dolomites, Italy: Chimera Verticale by Titus Prinoth and Alex Walpoth, and W Mexico Cabrones by Alessandro Baù, Thomas Gianola and Giovanni Zaccaria. This is the first time...
About Tamara Lunger and K2 in winter
02/03/2021 - Alpinism
About Tamara Lunger and K2 in winter
Tamara Lunger from the South Tyrol, Italy, has recently returned home after attempting to climb K2 in winter. The expedition was an important but also tragic experience, marked by the loss of Sergi Mingote, Atanas Skatov, Muhammad Ali Sadpara, Juan...
K2: all hope lost of finding Juan Pablo Mohr, Muhammad Ali Sadpara and John Snorri alive
18/02/2021 - Alpinism
K2: all hope lost of finding Juan Pablo Mohr, Muhammad Ali Sadpara and John Snorri alive
During a press conference held in Skardu today Muhammad Ali Sadpara, John Snorri Sigurjónsson and Juan Pablo Mohr Prieto were officially declared dead, The three mountaineers were last seen on 5 February at the Bottleneck while climbing towards the summit...
Watzmann East Face climbed in winter by Max Buck and Lando Peters
17/02/2021 - Alpinism
Watzmann East Face climbed in winter by Max Buck and Lando Peters
Maximilian Buck reports about the first winter ascent of Franz Rasp Ged. Weg up the huge east face of Watzmann (Berchtesgaden Alps, Germany), carried out in December 2020 with Lando Peters.
Missing on K2 Juan Pablo Mohr, Muhammad Ali Sadpara, John Snorri
06/02/2021 - Alpinism
Missing on K2 Juan Pablo Mohr, Muhammad Ali Sadpara, John Snorri
Climbers Juan Pablo Mohr, Muhammad Ali Sadpara and John Snorri are currently missing on K2. The three mountaineers were last seen engaged in their push to reach the summit of the second highest mountain in the world.
Dolomites ice climbing: Cascata Toboga climbed at Pala delle Masenada in Moiazza
28/01/2021 - Alpinism
Dolomites ice climbing: Cascata Toboga climbed at Pala delle Masenada in Moiazza
Climbed on 16 January 2021 by Gianni Del Din and Otello De Toni, the icefall Cascata Toboga at Pala delle Masenade in Moiazza (Dolomites) is the winter version of the summer rock climb first ascended in 1989 by Giuliano De...
K2 first winter ascent, the video of the historic Nepalese climb vs. global warming
24/01/2021 - Alpinism
K2 first winter ascent, the video of the historic Nepalese climb vs. global warming
The video of the historic first winter ascent of K2, completed by 10 Nepalese mountaineers on 16 January 2021.
Tamara Lunger continues K2 winter expedition
23/01/2021 - Alpinism
Tamara Lunger continues K2 winter expedition
South Tyrolean mountaineer Tamara Lunger has announced she will continue her attempt to climb K2 in winter.
Nirmal Purja climbed K2 in winter without supplementary oxygen
18/01/2021 - Alpinism
Nirmal Purja climbed K2 in winter without supplementary oxygen
Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja has reported that he climbed K2 in winter without the use of supplementary oxygen.
K2, all 10 summiters of historic first winter ascent safely back in base camp
17/01/2021 - Alpinism
K2, all 10 summiters of historic first winter ascent safely back in base camp
All ten Nepalese mountaineers who climbed K2 for the first time in winter yesterday have returned safely to base camp. The news was announced by expedition leader Chhang Dawa Sherpa.
K2: Nepalese mountaineers claim historic first winter ascent
16/01/2021 - Alpinism
K2: Nepalese mountaineers claim historic first winter ascent
Today, Saturday 16 January 2021 at 16:58 local time, a team of 10 Nepalese mountaineers completed the highly coveted first winter ascent of K2, the second highest mountain in the world and the last 8000er to be climbed in the...
K2 in winter, decisive phase begins in earnest
15/01/2021 - Alpinism
K2 in winter, decisive phase begins in earnest
The attempt to climb K2 in winter is entering the decisive moments, with Camp 4 installed at 7800 meters by the various Sherpa teams led by Nirmal Purja, Mingma Gyalje Sherpa and Seven Summit Treks.
K2 in winter without supplementary oxygen - possible or impossible?
14/01/2021 - Alpinism
K2 in winter without supplementary oxygen - possible or impossible?
German journalist Stefan Nestler examines the physiological difficulties associated with climbing K2 in winter without supplemental oxygen. Originally published on his website, Nestler has kindly allowed his text to be republished on planetmountain.com.
Video: Dave Macleod winter climbing in Scotland
12/01/2021 - Alpinism
Video: Dave Macleod winter climbing in Scotland
The video of Dave Macleod making the first ascent of the mixed climb Nevermore on Ben Nevis, followed by two other first winter ascents in the Glen Coe area of Scotland.
K2 winter / High winds destroy Camp 2
11/01/2021 - Alpinism
K2 winter / High winds destroy Camp 2
The storms that hit K2 last week have wrecked Camp 2, destroying all equipment belonging to the expedition led by Nirmal Purja. The 37-year-old Nepalese mountaineer has already stated he will not give up and simply postpone his attempt to...
K2 Winter, Nirmal Purja and Mingma Gyalje Sherpa join forces at altitude
31/12/2020 - Alpinism
K2 Winter, Nirmal Purja and Mingma Gyalje Sherpa join forces at altitude
K2 winter update: diverse teams of mountaineers are attempting the first winter ascent of K2, the only 8000er never climbed before in the coldest season. The Nepalese teams led by Nirmal Purja and Mingma Gyalje Sherpa joined forces at altitude...