In any event, congratulations to today’s team for making history and Nepal and the Sherpa people proud. I’m thinking about making a sound sculpture to celebrate this. There are around 20 climbers aspiring to summit, and claim a winter K2 summit. In the winter of 2002/2003, Denis Urubko, Piotr Morawski … They reached Camp 4 at, returned to lead an effort in 2017/17. The second that winter was by Alex Txikon with two Polish and five Sherpa climbers. A true monument to the toughness of the human spirit .A fantastic start to the year 2021, a year that I hope for the world is a far better year than 2020 was. Winter chapter is close now. Maybe good to mention that all summiteers were heavily dependent on Oxygen. Please join me to end Alzheimer's by joining the fight! They established a camp a bit lower at 7,350-meters. Together forward and upwards to the top, dear friends and I ask for your stormy applause, because without the sponsors there would be no participation in this expedition! Of note, with this summit today, there is zero doubt that it was in winter regardless of the Meteorological or Astronomical definition. I like their commitment to summiting as a group – shade of the first ascent of Everest. That saturday would be a possible summit day. I first read of his accident in your post. Also great sportsmanship in that all ten climbers reached the summit at the same time demonstrated the best of human qualities. We learn a lot thanks to your comments, the links, on a world that is definitely extreme and unknown for a lot of people. Txikon left the expedition to help search on Nanga Parbat, that found the bodies of Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard. He has held Polish citizenship since February 2015. Everyone is at Base camp waiting out the weather. What an achievment! Photo: Nirmal Purja. Thanks again Alan for all your spot on information this week, you’ve noticed already monday? aka “Nimsdai” and eight Sherpas: Gelje Sherpa, Mingma David Sherpa, Mingma Tenzi Sherpa, Dawa Temba Sherpa, Pem Chhiri Sherpa, Kilu Pemba Sherpa, Dawa Tenjing Sherpa, and Sona Sherpa, they took advantage of a short weather window when winds were under ten mph – unheard of for K2’s summit in the summer, much less the winter. Then there are the seasonal definitions influenced by the length of day and temperatures. In the winter of 2002/3, Polish alpinist legend Krzysztof Wielicki lead a small team of four members from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Georgia. The Baltoro glacier is also bleu ice on the pictures, and the slope to C1 is so steep… I wonder what happened, broke the rope? Peter. If I recall correctly, he was seriously injured on Everest during the 2012 Spring season. Please join me to end Alzheimer's by joining the fight! I wondered what the cut-off date for it to be considered a ‘winter’ attempt is? Purja climbs to Camp 2 in fine weather. I’m simultaneously delighted about the summits by the ten Nepali climbers, hopeful that they finish their descent safely tomorrow, and horrified about Sergi. Denis Uubko openly questioned the team’s tactics and leadership. I can’t wait to get full details and know that they are safely back at BC. [https://andrzejzawada.pl/muzeum/expeditions/k2-1987-88/ ]. Many thanks Alan for the news updates! By any measure, this year’s January 2021 summit was in winter. On Thursday, they made fantastic progress and got the line to 7,300m near Camp 4, aka “High Camp,” the only flattish spot on the entire route. Read the. A 30-minute documentary of Alan’s 2014 K2 Summit. Thank you! The first ascent of K2 was made by Italian climbers Achille Compagnoni and Lino Lacedelli in 1954. I WISH YOU AND PRAY FOR A SAFE DESCENT !!! No, nobody had achieved a winter ascent before. On Everest, for example, they charge $11,000 per person for a spring permit – the most popular time. When talking about the “purists” you talk most often about no o’s. © www.alanarnette.com, K2 Summit View into China. Hello Alan, Your experience, relationships, understanding and professional manor have always made your posts the very best. Very exciting news. I lost my mom, Ida Arnette, and four aunts to Alzheimer's. These adversities include snow, hurricane winds, and exhaustion.”. Great that this Sherpa team succeeded. Also hope Sergi is not to seriously injured and that the rescue is successful. I was a little surprised to see no Sherpa on winter first ascent. 7200m, after which he would return to the base to attempt the summit on 11.03. Both countries’ tourism ministry define winter as December, January, and February for permit purposes. They arrived in mid-December, planning to climb via the North Ridge. No individual was listed as first. This effort was a very short last winter by Mingma G Sherpa and Jon Snorri. An international team of 13 Poles, seven Canadians, and four Britons made the first attempt on K2 via Abruzzi Ridge. The 10 summiters reached back C4 safely (twitter from Dawa Sherpa SST). K2 Summit View into Pakistan. I was schocked, fallen from C1 to ABC and unconscious. In recent years, the Sherpas have sought to be recognized as world-class climbers in their own right. Weather forecast, which only confirms the one short weather window around 11/03/2018, 3. A 30-minute documentary of Alan’s 2014 K2 Summit, 2018/19 Kazakhstan-Russia-Kyrgyzstan and Spanish/Galician Team 2018/19: poor conditions. Hello Alan, Your experience, relationships, understanding and professional manor have always made your posts the best. Mountaineer Nirmal Purja today released a new video of the K2 winter expedition team singing the Nepali national anthem, minutes before reaching the peak. It is located on the China–Pakistan border between Baltistan in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan, and Dafdar Township in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County of Xinjiang, China. K2 Karakorum Winter 8000ers Winter Himalaya 10/01/2021. has six seasons, making season definitions even more complicated!! March 1 at the North Pole compared to being on the equator are very different. He described him as a "great sportsman". These are all forecasts to be confirmed. Great news!! Except Waldemar Kowalewski, of course. Australia and New Zealand use the meteorological definition, so spring begins on September 1 each year. As is well known, the Pole was evacuated by helicopter. The Hindu calendar has six seasons, making season definitions even more complicated!! 2021 saw the first winter ascent of the 8,611-metre high K2 by a 10-member Nepalese team, raising hopes that other teams would also be able to summit it this season. Difficult conditions hit the teams from the start, with injuries from rockfall and illness. https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2018/03/01/the-definition-of-winter-for-k2-and-everest-climbs/. My father Trevor Newland went to base camp on that trip and I would love to see any pictures, information, memories or accounts of that time. Perhaps not 100% but they got the job done. I like to use these K2 updates to remind my readers that I’m just one person who loves climbing. I know you made up there (and back thank goodness) but these guys are just legends and as you know, unsung ones for many years. Simone Moro is assisting from Manaslu. Thank you. 1st team at the height. How come you don’t ever talk about your fellow countrymen? The group consisted of nine climbers. However, many people, including myself, learned that astronomical movements define the seasons. John Snorri Sigurjonsson told me just a few days ago that “Often the jet stream slow down mid jan and pick up again I will use the opportunity but the work is hard. Winter K2 Update: No January 2021 Summits?? They followed the fixed rope already installed by John Snorri Sigurjonsson with Muhammad Ali Sadpara and his son Sajid Ali to Camp 1, then on to Camp 2 with lines set by Mingma G’s team. 1983 Reconnaissance: Pol Andrzej Zawada and Canadian-resident Polish national Jaques Olek. We’ll see what happens this year. Mingma Gyalje Sherpa is resting at BC. Inability to acclimatize minutes. In the winter of 2011/12, a large and robust Russian team attempted K2 using the Abruzzi Ridge. The reality is, it depends on where you live and the local customs and definition. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. It was a heartbreaking experience that I never want anyone to go through thus my ask for donations to non-profits where 100% goes to them, and nothing ever to me. Sad to hear that Sergi’s gone. who lead the last Polish K2 attempt in 2003. CONGRATULATIONS TO SERPA FRIENDS!!!! All we know right now is that he has hurt his leg, nothing more. But a winter ascent is a mega enough target in of itself, so no complaints. The RUS-KAZ-KYG team reached 7634-meters/25,045-feet and the Basque/Sherpa team topped out at 6,906-meters/22,537-feet according to their respective GPS trackers on the 8,611-meter/28,251-foot peak. For me? This paradigm uses how the sun hits the earth and the shortest and longest days each year, in other words, the equinoxes, and solstices. FINALLY SHERPAS get the recognition they truly deserve!! ... Shredded tents at Camp 2 on another K2 expedition years earlier. With 37 serious climbing expeditions including four Everest trips under my belt and a summit in 2011 and K2 in 2014, I use my site to share those experiences, demystify K2 each year and bring awareness to Alzheimer’s Disease. However, many people, including myself, learned that astronomical movements define the seasons. The point has been sufficiently covered in the article and elsewhere. We will inform you through his official accounts for any news. There have been questions as to why this Nepali National team was able to accomplish what world-class teams since 1987 have not. They followed the fixed rope already installed by. Warning Portal Ventusky large rainfall on wys.7600m, 6. or just bad luck? High winds hit the mountain in early February, and one member, Vitaly Gorelik, suffered from frostbite and pneumonia. Txikon never summited K2 but generated tremendous goodwill with his unselfiness. Not snowy slopes but bleu ice like concrete. I don’t think of March as winter but also think winter begins with the winter solstice. Alan, thanks for your excellent coverage of the K2 winter climbing season, from a climber in Alaska! What services at Everest Base Camp would cause you to go with that outfitter? I’m so happy to hear that the Sherpa team summited! Kathmandu, January 24. Congratulations. In winter of 1980 Zawada led the first winter expedition, and the first winter ascent on Sagarmatha (aka Mt Everest). But hold on, it gets worse (or different ). Winds were so high on Thursday night that some climbers took cover in shallow crevasses rather than set up tents. © www.alanarnette.com. One of the ongoing controversies in mountaineering is the definition of winter. Around 5:00 pm on Saturday, January 16, 2021, the team of Sherpas and Nepalis stood on the summit of the world’s second-highest mountain, K2, on the border of Pakistan and China. But discourse within the team caused the Eastern European members to leave except for Kazakh climber Denis Urubko. Then high winds began to take their toll, and members experienced frostbite; soon, they canceled the entire effort. was part of the team. Congratulations to everyone and also to Nepal. Waldemar Kowalewski. 16.01.2021 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 leader of the SSST team, Dawa Sherpa posted this update: WEATHER Bad weather, with impetuous winds that add up to very low temperatures, block operations. “There are no resources to save people at 8,000m in winter on K2,” says Adrian Ballinger, an American mountaineer and guide, who climbed K2 in 2019. Purist will cry foul, most will applaud the accomplishment. They suggest a summit bid after January 14, 2021. One question. Currently, they are back in Samagaun resting after doing acclimatization hikes in the area. December, so I guess I’m in the middle. Yes! Congratulations to all of the team and wishing for a safe descent. He wanted to keep on making history by being part of the first expedition to climb this mountain in winter and a tragic accident ended his life." These heroes did the same but in devestating harsh cold conditions. Pakistan’s renowned mountaineer Sadpara reported missing on K2 expedition Rescue operation underway to locate him along with climbers from Iceland and Chile Published: February 06, 2021 … Great team accomplishment and congratulations for the Sherpa community! He has held Polish citizenship since February 2015. The team of ten climbers, left Base Camp on Tuesday, January 12. They are great guys! Spanish climber and Seven Summits Treks’ Co-Leader Sergi Mingote is reported to have fallen between C1 and ABC and was unconscious, a rescue is being organized. Thank you warmly to everyone who contributed to make this expedition a reality and Bulgaria has a first winter participation at a peak of more than eight thousand meters and K2. Big brother Last month, a team of 10 climbers from Nepal became the first ever to summit K2 in winter. The 2020 winter season is seeing several major expeditions in Nepal and Pakistan. I always appreciated him very much for his always positive thoughts and commitment and love for his friends and for the mountains. The priority is the safety of the participants of the expedition. Maybe that will remain a question forever. Get Live update on K2 Winter 2021.Latest: Muhamad Ali Sadpara, John S... K2 Winter Expedition 2021, News. So this climb is for all the Sherpa community who are so known because of our friends and clients from different foreign countries. When the expedition ended on February 28, 2003, Krzysztof Wielicki declared, “The mission of ascending the peak has not ended but rather been suspended. In order to respect Sergi, his family and his friends, we ask you not to speculate about it. On Wednesday, they followed ropes established by Mingma G and Nims over the Black Pyramid and set up Camp 3. I lost my mom, Ida Arnette, and four aunts to Alzheimer's. Skatov's death comes just weeks after a team of Nepali climbers made history on K2 when they became the first to scale it in winter. But for the purest of purists would NO support (you’ve mentioned in the past some who have fudged on these rules) and NO ropes also be prerequisites for recognizing a “true” summit? The poor weather prevented an evacuation, and Vitaly died in BC on February 6. Thank you! Live Update K2 Winter Expedition 2021. I’ve been following you through the night, what a great day for mountaineering and Nepal! Kazakstan alpinist Denis Urubko was part of the team. The Nepal-based outfitter is providing support for 22 climbers and trekkers from around the world in several distinct climbing groups. The weather is very bad at Base Camp. We found that on the way to C1, all ropes are covered with tent advanced basecamp is damaged, there is also a high probability to destroy campsC1, C2, and C3. I saw, what a tragic end to such a phenomenal day. We’ll see what the final K2 winter 2020/21 total is in a few weeks. It’s terrible that Sergi died today. These are the facts. For the traditional c3 there are about 200 meters left. Colin and Jon were there to congratulate and celebrate their successful summit and safe return down the mountain. . An aerial search for three experienced climbers who lost contact with base camp during their ascent of the world’s second highest mountain, K2, will resume on Monday, officials said. Well done to you all, fantastic effort, hope you all make it back safe, Alan, thank you for timely and pithy updates, also for your excellent historical perspective. As usual, they established the low camps quickly, but progress stalled at the higher altitudes, not setting C3 at 7300-meters until March 2. I will stick to my plan. High wind and low temperatures blowing. The team was composed of Adam Bielecki, Marek Chmielarski, Rafał Fronia, Janusz Gołąb, Marcin Kaczkan, Artur Małek, Piotr Tomala, Jarosław Botor and Dariusz Załuski in addiiton to Urubko and Wielicki. 7200m, after which he would return to the base to attempt the summit on 11.03. in the upper path. Nepali, Tibetan and a few Pakistani climbers, especially Sherpas have long supported these efforts. Krzysztof Wielicki later cited these reason for not summiting and not making another attempt after Urubko returned: Based on an in-depth analysis of the situation in consultation with the team today decided on the completion of the K2 mountain: 1. My thoughts go out to his loved ones and family, and basically everyone in BC, with this great loss of Sergi. I’ve been following you through the night, what a great day for mountaineering and Nepal! My opinion is that they worked as a unified team to get the camps and fixed line in early, they got lucky with the weather, especially in December and early January and on the summit push, they were able to stay healthy and avoid the objective dangers of avalanche and rockfall, they had a strong support team on supplemental oxygen breaking trail and fixing the lines and finally lead by Mingma G and Nimsdai, they were determined to show the world’s that Nepali climbers were amongst the best. who lead the last Polish K2 attempt in 2003. The. Besides alpinists, all the climbers take help from Sherpa to fulfill their dreams of 8000m peaks. They experienced the usual poor weather and established Camp 1 on January 30 but ended their expedition on February 5, 2020. Tenji Sherpa and Vinayak Jaya Malla, both Nepali internationally certified mountain guides (IFMGA) are also on Manaslu. Latest news: Sergi Mingote had an accident when he was arriving at the base camp. Approaching K2 Summit 2014 © www.alanarnette.com. In winter 2018-19, he was hit by chunk of ice on his way to Camp 1. For Bulgaria, Also, I liked what Alessandro Fillipini said on. 1st team at the height. The challenge remains for the mountain to be climbed without oxygen. They are positioning the summit as a victory for Nepal and the Sherpa nation. Fantastic effort. Ireland uses an ancient Celtic calendar system to determine the seasons, so spring begins on St Brigid’s Day on February 1. Yes, others would have preferred the FA to have been done without O; yes, others have tried (with and without O). Alan, you are the best at telling us what’s going on. By January 25, they had reached 7000m. UPDATE: Nepali Team Achieves Historic Winter First on K2 On January 16, 2021 a team of 10 Nepali climbers made history, successfully completing the first winter ascent of K2! K2, at 8,611 metres (28,251 ft) above sea level, is the second highest mountain in the world, after Mount Everest at 8,848 metres (29,029 ft). What an accomplishment! Watch the video below. They planned a summit attempt on February 21, but one member developed cerebral edema, and the rotation, and soon, the entire expedition, was called off. I heared from Hassan & Nisar Sadpara (two renowned mountaineers) and recently from Abbass Sadpara (Broad Peak & G I summiteer) that traditionally Karakoram winter season counts from 21 December to 15th February. There have been six previous winter attempts, none successful. Delighted to see the very experienced Pem Chirri among the group. The first winter expedition on the mountain was led by Polish mountaineer Andrzej Zawada in 1987/1988. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. It’s been a quiet week high winds coming in tomorrow you can see the change in the weather today as the storm approaches we will await further updates from Noel tomorrow….. Zoltán Szlankó and Alex Goldfarb are trekking the Baltoro Glacier and should be at Base Camp within the next few days. This paradigm uses how the sun hits the earth and the shortest and longest days each year, in other words, the, Then there are the seasonal definitions influenced by the length of day and temperatures. A winter attempt on K2 wasn’t initially part of his plan, but he was fit and eager to get back to the mountains, so he accepted a position as assistant climbing leader on the SST expedition. The team of ten climbers, left Base Camp on Tuesday, January 12. It seems that an improvement is coming from Friday and that Sunday is the best day for a window that could close on Monday. FANTASTIC NEWS. You were right Alan. The only sure thing is that there will be no major snowfall even in the next 10 days. Just an idea but since the climbers are all weathered in at BC, is there any way for us to do Q & A with them? Nirmal Purja said that at the next window he with his team (5 Sherpas), Mingma G. with his two Sherpas and a couple of SST’s will go up to rig up to c4. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Surprised Noel is not having a go without bottled oxygen. Hi Alan, Been a follower of your blog for 2 or 3 years. Let’s hope they all make it down safely and mingnote is ok. And finally from the SST team, Noel Hanna, by way of his wife Lynne: A brief update from Base Camp all well with Noel he was feeling a bit bored yesterday so did some sewing of his gear !!! The result reconnaissance team Adam Bielecki and Janusz Golab today. What an incredible achievement. THEY WROTE HISTORY UNITED!! Some will end their effort based on today’s first summit, and citing rockfall danger, others will still retain their motivation. In Finland and Sweden, they use temperatures to define seasons. Whaat is your personal opinion of using supplemental oxygen on this winter's K2 attempt. I will not give any dates, but I assure you that I will return to K2. Impact Avalanche in the upper path. Hey Paul, quite a few actually. 67 year-old Krzysztof Wielicki returned to lead an effort in 2017/17. This is the second time that Kowalewski has attempted K2 in winter, and both times his expedition ended early and abruptly from injuries. One does not combat a mountain; one struggles against adversities. By January 20, they had reached 6750m. How are The Americans Jon Kedrowski and Colin O’Brady doing? This expedition only had ten days of ‘good’ weather in the three months they spent at Base Camp, thus illustrating K2 winter weather issues. Take action and don’t talk about it. I just wanted to thank you for your coverage of these ascents, making it possible to follow such fascinating adventures. Two helicopters of the Pak Army flew to K2 … In Mingma’s words, they underestimated how harsh the condition would be, along with illness, which stopped them after only a few weeks. Pak Army helicopters flew to K2 to locate Ali Sadpara and two other missing climbers. Winter Expedition Rundown: K2, Everest, Broad Peak. This is what has stopped many previous winter attempts. This expedition only had ten days of ‘good’ weather in the three months they spent at Base Camp, thus illustrating K2 winter weather issues. I’ve mentioned them. Over 3 feet of new snow is being reported around Manaslu Base Camp. Does anyone have any information on the first attempt? He gave this brief update today: Since 31st Dec 2020, we have been staying in base camp waiting for another good window to go and deposit our equipment to camp3 and try to fix camp4. Thanks Alan, spent the last 4 hours refreshing and checking everyone’s social media accounts who is out there for news. In the last eight days, we recorded a total of more than 80cm of snowfall. In Finland and Sweden, they use temperatures to define seasons. Also, if it a rainy time of year or dry. Both Pakistan and Nepal issue climbing permits with different fees according to the season. Winds are forecasted to pick back up to 40 and even 100 mph later in the week, so this window is closing quickly for the other aspirants. A team of 10 Nepali mountaineers scaled Mount K2 on Saturday evening, setting a record as the first team to conquer the second tallest peak in the world in winter. The team was composed of Adam Bielecki, Marek Chmielarski, Rafał Fronia, Janusz Gołąb, Marcin Kaczkan, Artur Małek, Piotr Tomala, Jarosław Botor and Dariusz Załuski in addiiton to Urubko and Wielicki. The historic first winter summit of K2 may happen on Saturday, January 16, 2021, by an all Nepali team. If the various purists want to take the next step a s achieve this, they should go ahead and try! Inspired by Everest’s first winter summit in 1980, a 1983 Polish expedition went to K2 in the winter for reconnaissance. Frankly, I’m not entirely sure why it is being laboured so much? Kazakhstan-Russia-Kyrgyzstan and Spanish/Galician Team 2018/19. The result reconnaissance team Adam Bielecki and Janusz Golab today. Kazakstan alpinist. 2002/03 Attempt: 14 climbers from Poland, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Georgia / made Camp 4. To BC on Sunday. Winter K2 Update: FIRST WINTER K2 SUMMIT!!!! Thank you Alan for the informative updates along the journey, like others it has been wonderful to track the progress of this historic feat in somewhat real time. Also, team dynamics was a big problem. Paul Devaney January 7, 2021 at 10:51 am Reply I get regular comments such as, “They can summit after February, but it won’t be winter.” Others say it is at the Spring equinox on March 20, 2021, at 12:15 pm EDT. Please update your billing details here. Hi Alan – Do you have any idea yet whether any of those climbing K2 this Winter intend doing so without bottled oxygen? Lead by Mingma Gyalje Sherpa, Nirmal Purja Pun Magar aka “Nimsdai” and eight Sherpas: Gelje Sherpa, Mingma David Sherpa, Mingma Tenzi Sherpa, Dawa Temba Sherpa, Pem Chhiri Sherpa, Kilu Pemba Sherpa, Dawa Tenjing Sherpa, and Sona Sherpa, they took advantage of a short weather window when winds were under ten mph – unheard of for K2’s summit in the summer, much less the winter. The winds continue to hit K2 and now some are feeling a bit less optimistic than even a few days ago. K2 Winter 8000ers 02/01/2021. My mom, Ida Arnette, died from this disease in 2009 as have four of my aunts. Alex Gavan, Tamara and two other polish climber gave help him in ABC, we sent medical team from Basecamp but unfortunately could not not save him. WEATHER Bad weather, with impetuous winds that add up to very low temperatures, block operations. Read the. Also if you remember the Whillans Box used on Annapurna South Face, it seems like it might be a good idea on K2 Winter Season. Fantastic leadership. On Wednesday, they followed ropes established by Mingma G and Nims over the Black Pyramid and set up Camp 3. In short order, they established the lower camps. 2. own mistake? Also, there was discontent amongst the team. I say, well done Team Nepal, well done. 4. 2011/12 Attempt: nine climbers from Russia / made Camp 2, 2014/15 Near Attempt: Denis Urubko and team lost permit from the Chinese side, 2017/18 Polish/International: Abandoned due to conditions and team dynamics, Also Spanish with no summit, But discourse within the team caused the Eastern European members to leave except for Kazakh climber Denis Urubko. International Expedition 2002-03. All ten climbers stopped 30-feet below the summit on a relatively safe spot (still on a 40-degree snow slope at 28,200-feet) so that they could summit together in a sign of solidarity. I have helped several foreign climbers to get to the summit of different 8000ers. 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