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Comment on Russian K2 expedition called off after climber dies by Tim Snapp

Tim Snapp — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:24:43 +0000

I’m so sorry.

Comment on Another Russian climber suffers frostbite by k2bottleneck

k2bottleneck — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:26:03 +0000

Thanks for that information. Looks like the weather prevented any chance he had of being evacuated by helicopter and thus getting hospital treatment.

Comment on Another Russian climber suffers frostbite by Martin

Martin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:48:27 +0000

Unfortunatley it looks like Gorelik died, and expedition is over. Very sad.
Not sure what to think about those winter expeditions. There are always risks, and it was (and still is) very exciting following the ongoing winter expedtions this year so far. But here they had already to fly out one guy half frozen so conditions where obviously extremely harsh….anyway, very sad. As always thanks for the updates here!

Comment on Belous to return home after frostbite by Tim in Alaska

Tim in Alaska — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:59:31 +0000

Good luck to you all. Please keep us informed as much as possible, no matter how short an update.

Comment on 2011/12 Russian expedition to attempt K2 in winter by k2bottleneck

k2bottleneck — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:08:44 +0000

Will have to wait to the press conference on the 5th December

Comment on 2011/12 Russian expedition to attempt K2 in winter by k2bottleneck

k2bottleneck — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:07:46 +0000

Thanks for that information.

Comment on 2011/12 Russian expedition to attempt K2 in winter by Elena

Elena — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:08:25 +0000

The Russian team consists of 9 climbers. Others are BC team – exp’s head, photographers, cameramen, doctor, etc.

Comment on 2011/12 Russian expedition to attempt K2 in winter by Raheel Adnan

Raheel Adnan — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:27:56 +0000

Without any doubt!
As per Explorersweb, K2 team shall finalize their route on spot. Two other teams will be striking G-I; Interestingly, Gerfried Goschl’s six men team are aiming for first winter summit of G-I; that too via a virgin route and they are also planning to traverse the mountain (South to North).

And not to forget the last year’s G-II champions; They will be on another Karakoram giant – The Nanga Parbat’s BIG WALL.

Comment on 2011/12 Russian expedition to attempt K2 in winter by martin

martin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:35:56 +0000

Thanks, that makes sense. So looks like we have an exciting winter ahead,

Comment on 2011/12 Russian expedition to attempt K2 in winter by Raheel Adnan

Raheel Adnan — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:54:03 +0000

They would attempt from south side (winter access to North face or even the base camp doesn’t sound feasible). Pakistan side base camps will be alive as fellow climbers would also aim at neighboring 8000er peaks.