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11.02.2021 (Mingma G 🇳🇵)
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11.02.2021 (Mingma G 🇳🇵)
(ORGINAL TXT) Here is my team members @dawatenjin and @kilu.sherpa.5 in the video. After Nims Dai team left the summit, we spent some more time to take more videos and pictures on the summit. This year’s K2 summit is emotionally memorable to me and my Nation. Thanks to my @imaginenepal team for the big support and @himali for the gears sponsorship. We have more adventure in future to come.
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10.02.2021 (Tamara Lunger)
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10.02.2021 (Tamara Lunger)
(ORGINAL TXT) I was able to say goodbye. It's been difficult. I didn't even feel the strength to face the trek and instead I have to say that it's doing good to me. The beauty of nature, the mountains, the snowflakes and the sun give me back the contact and the connection with this world and also with myself. The people who are with me in these days are helping me to have some good moments too! Thank you Seven Summit Team & staff, cooks and helpers and porters. I am so grateful to be able to go through this with you. .
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09.02.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
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09.02.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
(ORGINAL TXT) FOND MEMORIES - As I make my way back home I keep going back through my final days on K2. Memories of JP, Ali, and John won’t quit. I’ll share a few brief ones in memory of my friends who have passed away.
On Feb 4th I’d been climbing alone all day and was the first person to arrive to where the fixed ropes ended just before Camp 3 around 2pm. About an hour later, JP was the next to arrive. JP and I had become very close friends as we shared a small dining tent in Basecamp. I was thrilled to see him after having been alone. Neither us of knew exactly where High Camp 3 was located, but in typical JP alpine style he suggested we continue on without fixed ropes as he was carrying a rope and 7 ice screws. He told me, “Colin, let’s go!” Yesterday was JP’s birthday. We had talked about celebrating after the summit with a big cake. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, my dear friend. I hope you are smiling down from above.
Ali Sadpara is the Michael Jordan of climbing in Pakistan. Even with his incredible experience and accolades, Ali was one of the humblest, kindest, best dancing, most hilarious people I’d ever met. We bonded in Basecamp. On the night of Feb. 4th after I had reached High Camp 3 and set up my tent, Ali arrived a bit later. He had no tent with him, as his son, Sajid, was carrying their tent and was behind him. So I invited Ali into my tent out of the cold. We were having trouble lighting our stove and since he was a veteran of 8000m winter expeditions he showed me a crafty trick with matches heating the outside of the gas canister to light the frozen stove. All smashed in my tent together, Ali’s humor and positivity never subsided. I’ll never forget his smile and kind eyes.
The day prior, on Feb 3rd, John Snorri and I left from Basecamp for the summit push within a few minutes of each other around 4am. As such, our paths crossed many times on the route, but most memorably was a cup of tea we shared, resting on a ledge together near Camp 1, marveling at the beauty of our surroundings and the excitement we both felt lay ahead.These memories make me smile, thinking fondly on the good that was present on K2, not just the tragedy. RIP my friends. .
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09.02.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski)
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09.02.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski)
(ORGINAL TXT) Leaving this place behind..... possibly forever. It’s really hard to say how I’ll feel a week from now, a month from now, a year from now. Right now I’m looking at this experience as life changing. The carnage on this peak on this trip was downright cruel. This mountain taught everyone a lesson - the most valuable was that above all else it should be respected with caution. Life should be appreciated because it can be taken away in an instant. Looking forward to going home to warmer temperatures and some powder to ski.🙏🏻
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09.02.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵)
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09.02.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵)
(ORGINAL TXT) Due to the continuous bad weather (forecast) further seven days more, Our expedition is off and we all are returning from basecamp toward Skardu. •Imtiaz and Akbar headed to high camp yesterday, cook, LO, kitchen boys from Jasmine tours (operator of John and Ali's expedition) are still at basecamp supplying the supports. •Due to the bad weather, no helicopter search flight for today, when the weather permits the authorities will send more HAP for ground SAR. It's been more than 90 hours, no news of the mountaineers Juan, Muhammad Ali, and John Snorri missing on K2 since last Friday. • I will have very limited internet access on the way back, may not reach you. 😞
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09.02.2021 (Elia Saikaly) Instagram update 22 hrs ago
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09.02.2021 (Elia Saikaly) Instagram update 22 hrs ago
(ORGINAL TXT) (ORGINAL TXT) Instagram update 22 hrs ago Where there is hope there could be life. Search and rescue attempts for our team members John Snorri, Ali Sadpara and climber Juan Pablo Mohr have been ongoing for the last 48 hours. The incredibly talented Pakistani Military pilots have been circling K2 high above basecamp searching for our friends. Yesterday, I embarked on one of the SAR missions with the pilots who identified a few potential leads that synced up with the yellow and red down suits that John and Ali were wearing. From a great distance, it proved to be a solid lead, but unfortunately with a telephoto lens, close fly by and expanded view later on a laptop showed that these leads unfortunately turned out to be a similarly colored tent, mat and sleeping bag. These photos will be further analyzed. It’s been a whirlwind of emotions at basecamp, anticipating a miracle, praying that somehow John, Ali and JP are still alive.
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09.02.2021 (Juan Pablo Mohr Prieto 🇨🇱) 🙏🏽
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09.02.2021 (Juan Pablo Mohr Prieto 🇨🇱) 🙏🏽
There is a smile that does not go off so easily. We hug you from here. Happy 34! from : Club Los 14
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09.02.2021 (Oswald Rodrigo Pereira)
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09.02.2021 (Oswald Rodrigo Pereira)
(ORGINAL TXT) Memories of a peaceful night at K2 Advanced Base Camp (5300m) and last days of 2020. Things were so calm that time. And we couldn’t wait to put our boots on and start the climb.
UPDATE 2: (ORGINAL TXT) It was December 29th early morning. Really cold. We woke up at Concordia and at some point we saw IT: K2. A mountain so savage among many others around it imposes respect at first sight. . The picture is not the best due to conditions at that time but is shows how massive is this Monster. . Now it is February 9th, it is six weeks later. I got the Lesson of my life and I’m ready to go home.
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08.02.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
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08.02.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
(ORGINAL TXT) Incredible and very painful experiences, wonderful people, unforgettable moments. No words can describe how much this trip gave me. Each day was a pile of events. Good, bad, tragic. I had a whole range of feelings, from the worst to the most beautiful, and I wouldn't trade them for anything else. The worst ones always teach us the most and we have to learn from them. On expeditions, life goes faster, we come back better, richer, wiser, more humble. For that, I love them the most.
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08.02.2021 (Juan Pablo Mohr Prieto 🇨🇱)
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08.02.2021 (Juan Pablo Mohr Prieto 🇨🇱)
They have been days of uncertainty, the search in K2 continues without positive results, but here we are, trusting in the heart that you carry inside and in the strength that is in your steps, that they will surely know how to guide you. We know what you are capable of, that is why our hope remains intact, we continue to accompany you from here, with our best energies, we are waiting for you., we come back better, richer, wiser, more humble. For that, I love them the most. from: Club Los 14
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08.02.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
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(ORGINAL TXT) 3 MORE FRIENDS GONE - I have been holding back writing this post, hanging on to a glimmer of hope that my friends could still be alive. But it’s now been four nights since I was with Ali Sadpara, John Snorri, and JP Mohr at high Camp 3 on K2 and still they haven’t been heard from after leaving to climb for the summit — while I, for some reason, chose to listen to my gut and turn back. It is now presumed their lives have been lost, making it a total of 5 deaths on K2 this season. Even writing these words it still doesn’t seem real. These guys were the best. I admired them all. We all became very close after trekking, climbing, eating, and laughing together daily, while supporting one another like family the past 45 days. I have so many fond memories with all of these guys flooding through my head. I can’t believe they are gone. All three men were fathers. My heart is broken for their children and families. These men were remarkable humans — kind, loving, with the highest integrity. They will all be missed terribly. In loving memory of all 5 incredible souls who were lost on K2 this winter: @jp.mohr @muhammadalisadpara @john.snorri @atanasskatovathlete @sergimingote I now begin my journey home from K2 even though pieces of my heart will be left behind. I’m forever changed. 💔.
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08.02.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵)
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08.02.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵)
(ORGINAL TXT) Today we were able to make search flights all over 7000m by 2 Army helicopters with the help of the Army Aviation 5 squadron. Pilots, Lakpa Dendi, and I went through the areas that we were aware of, to locate missing climbers Ali, John Snorri, and Juan Pablo Mohr in K2. We had less visibility and the upper mountain is covered in clouds. For the last three days, pilots made a great job, out of their limits but we can't find any clues there. The team is waiting for another permissible weather and search possibility. •Grateful and thankful to 🇵🇰 the Pakistani Army, @foreignofficepk, MFA Iceland, Simone Moro, Vanessa O'Brien and all ground admin team for your support. 🙏
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08.02.2021 (Elia Saikaly)
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08.02.2021 (Elia Saikaly)
(ORGINAL TXT) The last number of days on K2 have been incredibly difficult. Firstly, John Snorri and Ali Sadpara have not been seen or heard from since the morning of the 5th. They were last seen by Ali’s son Sajid at the bottleneck late morning when Sajid turned around due to an oxygen regulator problem. He is now with us safe at basecamp. PK, Fazel and I (minus Jalal) made a push from basecamp to camp 3 over 3 days after being here for 2.5 weeks. We suffered, but kept pushing upwards, loaded like mules again, gathering footage, trying to catch up with John, Ali and Sajid. We intersected with them at camp 2. The plan was to follow/film them as far as we could if we were strong enough from camp 3. We eventually were below camp 3 when we learned there was a serious miscommunication about the extra oxygen we purchased, which unacclimatized was our lifeline, so we descended to Japanese camp 3 and spent the night listening to the brutal radio communications of climbers sandwiched into tents at high camp 3. We knew we were in harms way without ample oxygen so we packed it in. This update is from 48 hours ago. We are now back online and will be posting updates as they come in. We are praying for a miracle over here.
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08.02.2021 (Tamara Lunger) 🙏
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08.02.2021 (Tamara Lunger) 🙏
(ORGINAL TXT) (ORGINAL TXT) Miss you JP! Today is your birthday and our plan was to celebrate, but instead I'm here speechless, with tears in my eyes and a lot of questions. Knowing that the chances of seeing you again are close to 0. I'm thankful that I was lucky enough to meet you with your smile, your energy and all the passion and love inside of you. That this was of such short duration I did not expect and it breaks my heart, so much!!! May the angels take you where you are well, protected and happy. Thank you so much for this intense time, it was a huge help to have you near me with all this tragedy. I am grieving for your family as well and sending all the strength I can! My heart also cries for Alì e John, the mountain this time has taken so much from me, right now it seems to me also the love for what I do. This expedition for me was the most brutal I have experienced. An adventure that started as a dream and ended in a nightmare that will chase me for a long time! Looking forward now will be the thing to do! It will be difficult but I will do my best. I will start from here: I will try to turn my back on K2 to find some peace! Today we all leave for our journey back home. JP, Alì, John, Sergi and Antanas I will carry you in my heart forever ❤️ Thanks to all of you who stand by me.
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07.02.2021 Atanas Skatov
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07.02.2021 Atanas Skatov
(ORGINAL TXT) There is no words which can describe our sadness and loss! Now Atanas is up there above the mountains. In a better place! His life was full of meaning. He had a cause for which he died. He managed to motivate so many people to change their lives and also their attitude towards nature and environment. He fulfilled his mission in this world. He showed us that a person a plant-based diet could achieve a lot as he did (10x8000 meters) We lost an unique man, who was also a big dreamer and an idealist. Rest in piece! Thank you for having you in our lives! We will never forget your smiling face! We all love you !
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07.02.2021 Sajid Sadpara news from Mingma G 🙏🏽
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07.02.2021 Sajid Sadpara news from Mingma G 🙏🏽
Firstly I would like to request all the medias in Pakistan, Iceland and Chile to keep distance from Muhammad Ali’s, John’s and Pablo’s family. Please please, this is not the time to go and bother their family for the benefit of your own news agency. The president @dr.arifalvi , Tourism Minister @sayedz.bukhari all know Muhammad Ali which mean Ali is the Nation’s pride and wonderful person. Same is with John and Pablo. I am very happy to see Sajid and still praying for the miracles on K2 happen but we are now at a phase of accepting the truth considering the situation. Imagine how this young man must be feeling....... I have no words to write further in such a difficult situation. Thanks everyone for the help in search and rescue mission. #PRAY_FOR_THEM TXT Mingma G
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07.02.2021 Sajid Sadpara
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Sajid Sadpara syn Alego Sadpary dotarł do Skardu
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07.02.2021 Sajid Sadpara 🙏 (ORGINAL TXT) Sajid Sadpara son of Ali Sadpara has reached Skardu🙏🏽 thx pakistanmountainnews
UPTADE 2: 07.02.2021 Sajid Sadpara 🙏 (ORGINAL TXT) Sajjad Ali Sadpara reached back to Skardu and had talk whit media people. According to him they were climbing bottleneck around 11.00, o clock at day time on that day when he turned back and bottleneck is the most technical point most tough point to climb). I am sure they ( the three climbers ) summitted the K2 but while coming back may be they got accident at bottleneck or below says Sajid son of Ali Sadpara thx pakistanmountainnews
UPTADE 3: 07.02.2021 Sajid Sadpara 🙏 (ORGINAL TXT) Sajid Sadpara talk with media The last time I saw my father climbing the bottleneck: Sajid Sadpara Sajid, son of Ali Sadpara, a mountaineer who went missing while heading to K2, has reached Skardu from K2 base camp. What else did he see during these three days: Sajid Sadpara, son of climber Ali Sadpara, who went missing while climbing the world's second highest peak K2, has reached Skardu from K2 base camp in a Pakistani Army helicopter used for rescue. He is said to have last seen his father at an altitude of 8,200 meters. Talking to some media persons, Sajid Sadpara said that he was convinced that Ali Sadpara's team had reached the top of K2 and on their return an incident could have been taken place due to bad weather and strong winds.
Asked about the search operation, he said, "If more than two or three days pass, the chances of any human being surviving at an altitude of more than 8,000 meters with the severity of the cold weather are slim." The rescue operation should continue for the search of the bodies. He thanked the entire nation for praying for him in this difficult time. After arriving at the K2 base camp, Sajid Sadpara was very tired and mentally disturbed, so it was difficult for him to travel to Skardu by road, so he was airlifted to Skardu on Sunday evening. Sajid said the K2 campaign had started on December 5 and he was with his father. Except fathers and son in the expedition all were foreign climbers. "On the night of February 5, they started the final summit of K2," he said, referring to the incident on K2. There were four climbers, including him and his father, while other groups of Nepali and European climbers were descending from Camp Three. It should be noted that both Pakistani climbers had decided to climb to the top without oxygen, but backup oxygen cylinders were kept together so that they could be used in case of difficulty. Sajid Sadpara said that when he went up from Camp No. 3 and reached 8200 meters, he felt that his oxygen was running low and his brain was being affected due to lack of oxygen. He said his father told him to use the oxygen he had with him for emergencies, but when he was wearing an oxygen mask, his regulator leaked, leaving him unusable. Sajid said that instead of risking his life, his father sent him back to get better, leaving his father (Ali Sadpara) and the two foreign climbers in the bottleneck area. He left and started landing towards the camp 3. It should be noted that at an altitude of 8200 meters is the location of the bottleneck, which comes after Camp Four. This is a very difficult route after which the peak of K2 was only 411 meters away. Sajid added that the last time he saw his father was climbing at bottleneck. It was twelve o'clock on February 5, and when Sajid reached Camp Three below at an altitude of 7350 meters, it was five o'clock in the evening. He said Ali Sadpara's team had no walkie-talkie so they had no communication. Sajid added that from Camp III, he contacted the base camp below and said that he had arrived and he told that Ali Sadpara team will also arrive Camp III after the summit at 10 or 11 pm on February 5. Sajid Sadpara said that he stopped at Camp III because when the team will return from Summit, he will make them tea and water, so he waited all night in Camp III for Ali Sadpara's team and also kept the lights on so that they would not have difficulty finding the camp on their way back at night. He added that on the morning of February 6, he contacted the base camp again and told them that the team had not returned, so he told them to come down because the weather was bad at higher camp.
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07.02.2021 about 05.02 Lakpa Dendi Sherpa
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(ORGINAL TXT) Rest is Peace dai 🙏 •Each morning we used to hug each other, used to talk a lot about climbing, had a plan to climb the next mountain together, Atanas dai, a man with a great climbing spirit and experiences, you will be in our heart and your soul will be in the mountain. •On 5th Feb as we saw the summit weather window in the forecast, ends in the early morning, we all decided to descend back to the basecamp. Several climbers were ahead and behind Atanas dai and me. Colin (Black Pyramid), Elia, and PK (below Japanese C3) were ahead and behind Noel, Tomaz, Tamara, Antonios and Sherpas. On that day I remember Atanas filmed a short video and started moving down, changing his safety from one rope to another. All of sudden in blink of an eye, he fell down and disappeared. I still cannot believe that he is gone from us, we lost a great mountaineer, and it’s a huge loss in mountaineering history. Deep condolences to Sheny @sheny.b, his family, and friends.
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07.02.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Minęło sporo czasu tutaj w Pakistanie. Moje serce pęka dla wspinaczy, których straciliśmy i tych, o których nie słyszeliśmy. Jest to niestety ryzyko i scenariusze, które wszyscy podpisujemy, aby zaakceptować, gdy wspinamy się na taką górę. Nie życzę nikomu tragedii, które się tutaj wydarzyły, ale rzeczywistość jest taka, że ta góra pochłonęła tak wiele istnień ludzkich na przestrzeni lat, a ludzie tutaj zdecydowali się tu być i próbować się wspinać. Lekcje, których uczymy się po drodze, są zdecydowanie ważniejsze niż jakikolwiek szczyt. Jestem wdzięczny, że miałem okazję doświadczyć tego miejsca – i czuję teraz tak wiele emocji. Myślę o rodzinach tych mężczyzn, którzy zginęli. Każdy z nich miał dzieci i innych ludzi, którzy się o nich troszczą. Modlę się i wysyłam miłość i szacunek do wszystkich, których dotknęły te wydarzenia. Tęsknię za moimi zaginionymi przyjaciółmi i mam nadzieję, że wszyscy są w bezpiecznym niebiańskim miejscu.
07.02.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski)
(ORGINAL TXT) It’s been a long time here in Pakistan. My heart is heavy for the climbers we have lost and the ones we haven’t heard from. This is sadly the risk and scenarios we all sign up to accept when we are climbing a mountain like this. I don’t wish the tragedies that have unfolded here on anyone, but the reality is that this mountain has claimed so many lives over the years and the people here have chosen to be here and try to climb here. The lessons we learn along the way are clearly more important than any summit. I am grateful to have a chance to experience this place- and feel so many emotions right now. Thinking of the families of these men lost. They each had children and other people that care about them. Praying and sending love and respect to everyone impacted by these events here. I miss my friends lost and hope they are all in a safe heavenly place. #themountaindecides #k2 #k2winter #pakistan #lessons #grateful #karakoram @jp.mohr @john.snorri @muhammadalisadpara @atanasskatovathlete @sergimingote
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07.02.2021 (Oswald Rodrigo Pereira) 🙏
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Myśląc o trzech Towarzyszach (JP, JS, AS), którzy wciąż są tam na górze
07.02.2021 (Oswald Rodrigo Pereira) 🙏 (ORGINAL TXT) The mountain is calm when there is a storm... the mountain is calm when there is fog. The mountain is calm when there is sun. Calmness is the wisdom of the mountains. Those who have lived everything are always calm // thinking about the three Companions (JP, JS, AS) that are still up there 🗻
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07.02.2021 Adriana Brownlee
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Obecne wiadomości z k2 są niesamowicie niepokojące. Moje modlitwy kieruję do Ali Johna i JP. Wszyscy są absolutnymi legendami na swój własny, niepowtarzalny sposób i nie wspominając o epickich wspinaczach. Chwytam się tej małej odrobiny nadziei, że nic im nie jest.
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(ORGINAL TXT) The current news from k2 has been incredibly worrying. My prayers go out to Ali John and JP. All absolute legends in their own unique way and not to mention epic climbers. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Grasping onto that small bit of hope that they are okay. 🖤
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07.02.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵) - Rest In Peace my dear friend (Atanas Skatov)🙏
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07.02.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵) - Ali Sadpara, John Snorri i JP Moh 🙏🏽
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07.02.2021!!! (Nimsdai 🇳🇵) - Ali Sadpara, John Snorri i JP Moh 🙏🏽 (ORGINAL TXT) It’s been a distressing few days with the news of missing climbers in K2. I have been in direct comms with various friends at the basecamp for updates, praying in anticipation and hope. I am glad Sajid made it back safely. Stay strong my man ! But his father @muhammadalisadpara , @john.snorri and @jp.mohr are still missing and search and rescue operations are underway. I feel a bit heavy harted while writing this note as we have shared some great stories and memories with these guys. I didn’t get to know John very well but he seemed like a great guy. JP is cool, humble and a strong climber. Ali is closest to my heart, who has always been a big brother to me. We have shared some mountains stories together. He always treated me as his younger brother and sometimes shared his words of wisdom and experiences. I cherish all the memories that we shared. It’s hard hitting but I know how skilled, capable and strong of a climber you are my brother ! My prayers and thoughts are with the families and friends awaiting the news. Sending all the positive energy ! 🙏🏼❤️
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07.02.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵) - Ali, John Snorri, and Juan Pablo Mohr
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07.02.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵) - Ali, John Snorri, and Juan Pablo Mohr. Today, 2 Army helicopters (along with Saijd and I) made a search flight (with an aerial reconnaissance) for an hour up to its maximum limit: 7800m again to locate missing climbers Ali, John Snorri, and Juan Pablo Mohr in K2. The search team went through the Abruzzi and other routes, we had less weather visibility above C 4, unfortunately, no trace at all. 😔 The wind above 6400m is still 40KM.
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07.02.2021 (Asghar Ali Porik) - Ali Sadpara, John Snorri i JP Moh
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Jasmine Tours jest oficjalnym organizatorem zimowej wyprawy na K2 Johna Snorii Ali Sadpara Sajid Sadpara. Dzisiaj 7 lutego poprosiliśmy o kolejną misję poszukiwawczą na K2 w celu odnalezienia zaginionych. Według Sajida Sadpary, syna Muhammada Ali Sadpary, który ostatnio widział swojego ojca, John Snorri Sigurjónsson i Pablo, wszyscy trzej zdobyli szczyt K2, a w drodze powrotnej zaginęli. Jasmine Tours będzie koordynować sytuację na ziemi z zespołem śmigłowców lotnictwa wojskowego, 5 pilotów Squarden z podziękowaniami. Dziękujemy wszystkim pomagającym w poszukiwaniach i misji ratunkowej, szczególnie Maqsoodowi ul Mulk prezydentowi PATO, Sajjadowi Shah, Zulfi Bukhari specjalnemu doradcy premiera ds. turystyki, Ministrowi Turystyki GB
07.02.2021 (Asghar Ali Porik) - Ali Sadpara, John Snorri i JP Moh Jasmine Tours is official organizers of John Snorii Ali Sadpara Sajid Sadpara winter K2 expedition. Today 7th Feb we requested another search mission on K2 to trace 3 missing person. Accordingly to Sajid Sadpara son of Muhammad Ali Sadpara who last time saw his father, John Snorri Sigurjónsson and Pablo near bottle neck and assuming, all three have summit K2 and one the way back they are gone missing. Jasmine Tours will coordination ground situation with the Army Aviation helicopter team, 5 Squarden pilots with thanks. Thankful to all helping in search and rescue mission, especially Maqsood ul Mulk president PATO, Sajjad Shah, Zulfi Bukhari special advisor to prime minister on tourism, Tourism Minister GB
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06.02.2021 Club Los 14 Juan Pablo Mohr Prieto
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Wyślijmy razem energię, ciepło i światło Juanpi, John i Ali w drodze do bazy i niech wkrótce do nas wrócą. Zachęcamy was do przyłączenia się do modlitwy dzisiaj o godzinie 20:00, aby wysłać im dużo siły i bezpieczny powrót.
06.02.2021 Club Los 14 Juan Pablo Mohr Prieto. PRAYER LINK TODAY 8pm Let's send energy, warmth and light together to Juanpi, John and Ali on their way to base camp and may they return to us soon. We encourage you to join in prayer today at 8pm to send them much strength and a safe return.
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07.02.2021 (Sheny 🕉) 💔 Atanas Skatov
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07.02.2021 (Sheny 🕉) 💔 Atanas Skatov
The tears dry up from time to time, but not the pain in my heart! The memory of you and your smiling face are all around me! We went together and went home together, but not the way I imagined it, my dear. This duty to you is so difficult, my love! To be a document in my hands and you will be gone! Why ?! I want to be able to disappear. Away! For a very long time! Until I forget, but I know it's impossible! I will never forget you! I know that you are in a better place and I want you to know that you live and will live in my heart, as in the hearts of your relatives and family, in the heart of Vasco, in the hearts of your mother, your father, your sister. and in the hearts of many other people!
Oh, how awful, awful, awful I long for one last conversation, for another warm hug that lasts so long that my hands get petrified and I can't let you go! I remember the night I sent you… your footsteps… not to be…! I love you for who you are! I had no right to stop you! Only my selfish love wants to keep you, but you belong to your cause! He risked his life for her and I know he succeeded! There was a purpose! There was a mission! He lived his faith every day of his life! Your life was not in vain. There was so much meaning in it. Leave so much behind. You were and are a motivation for many people. I know you know, but I just wanted to tell you! As I want to tell you a million more times "I LOVE YOU"!
So much pain that does not subside! You always told me that I was very strong and sometimes recklessly brave and crazy. Yes, honey! But not as much as you! You were and are an amazing and unique person for whom words are not enough! An incorrigible dreamer and idealist. An idealist to the point of naivety! Brave, strong, loving, brave, valiant, good and brave man! Very persistent, disciplined and purposeful! I'm still amazed at your ability to cope and do so many things in a heap and always, so that your day is not in vain, you communicate with the mountains or play sports! Your soul is where it belongs… .high, high, high… This morning I felt such remorse that I hated myself. After two days of almost no sedative food, I realized I needed to eat something.
Sorry, my love! I ate a few slices of fruit without you, but I barely swallowed them! The last few days we have been dreaming of very simple and small things. Let's get back warm. Let's eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Let's take a hot shower. I know how much he suffered and I witnessed how difficult it was to eat during expeditions and I know how much he loved fruit. He adored them! He ate fruit every morning, but not this one. Not with me! Happiness is in the little things and I had the privilege of sharing them with you and being by your side!
Thank you, my love ! Thank you for sharing your world with me! Thanks for the horizons you showed me and revealed! Thank you for having you! Thank you for being one of the few people who believed in my madness! Extremely rare person! When I shared with you my dream of cycling around South America, you didn't laugh at me. You just said I'm crazy and we can do it after you finish your project by climbing the highest peaks on the planet! We had so many common dreams and plans! We believed that we could have our little family outside the matrix and you know that I was ready to follow you everywhere and in spite of everything! This is not Goodbye, my love! REST IN PEACE !
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06.02.2021 (Tony Brownlee)
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06.02.2021 (Tony Brownlee) Our orayers are with these 2 incredible people still missing high on k2
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06.02.2021 (Sayed Zulfikar Bukhari) - Ali Sadpara, John Snorri i JP Mohr
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06.02.2021 (Sayed Zulfikar Bukhari) - Ali Sadpara, John Snorri i JP Mohr 🙏 (ORGINAL TXT)Search & rescue teams are actively looking for Ali Sadpara,John Snorri & JP Mohr. Weather conditions aren’t favourable so it’s not an easy mission. We have support of Pakistan Army and will be doing everything possible to get them home safely. Keep praying Pakistan!
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06.02.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵)
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06.02.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵) 🙏 (ORGINAL TXT) t’s already been more than 30 hours, we (at basecamp) have received no news of John Snorri🇮🇸, Ali Sadpara 🇵🇰, and Juan Pablo Mohr 🇨🇱, since none of the GPS trackers seem to be working. 5th Feb at 1 AM PKT John, Ali, and Sajid starting their final summit push from C III, Juan Pablo (No O2) joined the team. ∙ Yesterday noon, Ali’s son (Sajid) reported from C III that they were together till Bottle Neck around 10 AM PKT, all were fine and in a good shape and heading toward the summit, due to the problem with his oxygen regulator Sajid had to return to C III from Bottle Neck. Sajid waited for Ali, John, and Juan Pablo for more than 20 hours with the belief, they will make it to the summit and descend back to C III, convinced him to descend down-he already left C III, he has been up too high for too long, he will be more exhausted, and not able to help them if they return. I told 2 of the Sherpas (Temba Bhote and Phurbu Kusang) of our team (SST) to stay stand by at C I to prepare food and hot water for Sajid and also incase Sajid needs help on the way back. ∙ Received confirmed message from Army, they sent two helicopters along with 2 Pakistani Climbers, for Search and Rescue mission. The pilot has been instructed to take the flight up as maximum as possible, it’s very low temperature and 35+ KM wind above 6500m. At the basecamp, now we have prepared oxygen bottles, high foods, masks, and regulators for 2 Pakistani climbers (HAP). ∙ Now at Basecamp - Waiting Army's Helicopter
Update 2: • Army's Helicopter made a search flight almost up to 7000m and returned back to Skardu, unfortunately, they can not trace anything. The condition up in the mountain and even at the basecamp is getting poor. We are looking for further progress, but the weather and winds are not permissible. • Sajid safely reached Camp I, he will descend to advance basecamp very soon, sent more help for him to advance BC.
Update 3: • Sajid Sadpara safely back ⛰️
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RESCUE OPERATION . This is the only report we are going to do until this is over. It is what you have to do in these situations, let them work, not lose hope even though we are aware that every second that passes the chances are less, and think about their families before doing or saying anything.
Good news first. This morning, Sajid Ali Sadpara, son of Muhammad, and Antonios Sykaris, the Greek mountaineer who had trouble descending due to frostbite on his feet, are already at Base Camp. Antonios's injuries are being evaluated by the BC doctor.
Also this morning, as you know, two PAF helicopters flew over the mountain at the highest altitude they could within the meteorological conditions that existed, unsuccessfully. They have retired.
At the same time, a rescue mission by land was launched in which we would like to highlight the performance of the Pakistani mountaineers Fazal and Jalal, who provided support through the company Jasmine Tours to the group of filmmaker Elia Saikaly; and Imitaz and Akbar from Sadpara village, who arrived today with the helicopters. All great climbers, who have uploaded food and helped Sajid descend safely.
We are still waiting for the evolution of events. Various media in Pakistan and Chile are stating things that are not confirmed as facts. The only direct information available on John, Ali and JP is that provided by Sajid when descending to C3. That the 3 were at 10 am PKT in the bottleneck, in good condition, and they were continuing the attack. Since then there has been no further communication with the climbers.
The only OFFICIAL sources are those of the climbers and the companies that supported them in BC, Jasmine Tours Pakistan in the case of John Snorri and Muhammad Ali Sadpara and Seven Summit Treks, through Chhang Dawa Sherpa in the case of Juan Pablo Mohr (@ jp.mohr @ los14ochomiles IT)
Thank all those who are participating in this rescue operation for their help, especially the Pakistani Armed Forces and Alex Txikon's team at Manaslu, for all the efforts made to speed up the process as much as possible.
We also thank you all for the expressions of concern and affection that you are showing, amateurs, climbers and friends, but I would ask you that until the operation is finished, with whatever result, you limit your private messages requesting information or showing support as much as possible. Despite the good intention with which they are carried out, they hinder the rescue missions, block the lines of communication and it is impossible to answer you at this time. Now we can only be patient and wait.
The OFFICIAL channels are informing, you can consult them to be up to date and will communicate the result as soon as they have some definitive and conclusive data.
Again, thank you all for your displays of affection and collaboration. . 📸 Antonios Sykaris in BC and Pakistani climbers
THANKS! Alpinismo y Montaña - Carlos Garranzo
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06.02.2021 Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David)
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06.02.2021 Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David) (ORGINAL TXT) All our pray for my friends! Thwy are missing in K2 from last 40 hours! Hoping for save news of them!⛰️
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06.02.2021 (Tamara Lunger) 🙏 (ORGINAL TXT) We haven’t had the possibility to speak to her personally but we have the news from the expedition leader at BC that Tamara has arrived at the ABC. We’ll keep you updated. And thank you for the support. (Archive image)
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06.02.2021 (Mingma G)
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06.02.2021 (Mingma G) 🙏 (ORGINAL TXT) I hope we see miracle on K2 🙏
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06.02.2021 (John Snorri) 🙏
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Drodzy przyjaciele Z przykrością informujemy, że po nocy nie otrzymaliśmy żadnych nowych wiadomości od Johna, Ali’ego i Pablo. Jedyną wiadomością jaką mamy jest to, że Sajid Ali bezpiecznie schodzi z obozu 3. Jesteśmy wdzięczni pakistańskiej armii, która uruchomiła helikopter ratunkowy oraz islandzkiemu ministerstwu spraw zagranicznych za wspaniałą współpracę. Dziękujemy za Wasze wsparcie, nie tracimy wiary.
06.02.2021 (John Snorri) 🙏 (ORGINAL TXT) Dear friends We regret to inform that we have not received any new news from John, Ali, and Pablo after the night. The only news we have is that Sajid Ali is descending safe from camp 3. We are grateful to the Pakistani army that has activated a helicopter rescue team and the Icelandic ministry of foreign affairs for their great cooperation. Thanks for all your support, we keep faith.
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06.02.2021 (Ali, Johna Snorri i JP Mohr) 🙏
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Aktualizacja: Wciąż czekamy na kontakt Ali, Johna Snorri i JP Mohr. Podejmowane są środki ostrożności na wypadek konieczności akcji ratunkowej. Ostatnia łączność między Sajidem a bazą była o 01:00 rano i 04:00 rano. Potrzebne modlitwy
06.02.2021 (Ali, Johna Snorri i JP Mohr) 🙏 (ORGINAL TXT) Update: #k2winterexpedition2021 We are still waiting for Ali, John Snorri and JP Mohr to get in contact. While precautionary measures are being undertaken in case of a rescue being necessary. Last communication b/w sajid and base camp was at 01:00am and 04:00am. Prayers needed Rao Ahmad
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05.02.2021 (John Snorri)
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05.02.2021 (John Snorri) (ORGINAL TXT) At this moment we haven't heard from the team since Sajid descended from bottleneck where the team was located 10.00 PKT this morning. John and Ali are extremely strong climbers so we are hopeful that they will show up in C3 soon. 💙💙🤍❤🤍💙💙 & 💚💚💚🤍💚💚💚
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05.02.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski) (ORGINAL TXT) Grateful this guy @colinobrady is back in Basecamp safe and sound. For sunset I headed up the glacier towards ABC and met Colin, Ming Temba, and Pasang Norbu who came all the way from camp 3 today. It was a beautiful sunset for a reunion. Love these guys so much and the bonds that are created on an expedition like this will last a lifetime. Happy to also greet Tomas, Josette, Lhakpa Temba, Lhakpa Dendi, and soon Tamara and Noel all making it back safe! Most are now down safe. A few others are in Camp 1- and for now please continue to send all the energy and safety in the world to JP, John Snorri and Ali who we have not heard from and maybe got to the summit before sunset but we are waiting to get confirmation from Ali’s Son who is in Camp 3. John Snorri left at 11pm last night and Ali and JP sometime between 1-3am. They have all been above 7500m now for almost 24 hours and JP without Supplemental Oxygen. Hoping for the best for them all.
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05.02.2021 Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David)
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05.02.2021 Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David) (ORGINAL TXT) Again we lost a great mountaineer who not just a good mountaineer but a really great human being! I will never forget all the good memories with you in K2 basecamp. Rest in peace my friend! Atanas! 💔💔💔 All my heartfelt condolence to his family and all Bulgarian Climbing family!
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05.02.2021 (Oswald Rodrigo Pereira)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Naprawdę trudno uwierzyć, że rozmawialiśmy 3 dni temu, a teraz już cię nie ma. Atanas Skatov Spoczywaj w pokoju. Wierzę, że zginąłeś robiąc to, co kochałeś.
05.02.2021 (Oswald Rodrigo Pereira) (ORGINAL TXT) It’s really hard to believe we spoke 3 days ago and now you are gone. Atanas Skatov Rest In Peace. I do believe you died doing what you loved.
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05.02.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
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05.02.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱) I would very much like to throw in a positive note. Unfortunately. K2 is merciless. Today another wonderful man passed away. Atanas Skatov from Bulgaria. He climbed 10 eight-thousanders as a vegan. He fell from Camp 3 to ABC. Over 2 km down.... A very positive and smiling person and this is how we will remember him. Today a dozen or so people who tried to attack the summit yesterday descended from C3. Some of them reached the base, others reached ABC and C1. Some of them have frostbite. The most disturbing is the lack of contact with 3 people from the summit attack since 12h. Since 22h they are on their way to the summit, perhaps, already from the summit. Everything takes far too long. In such extreme conditions the level of risk they have decided to take is the highest. In a few hours a stronger wind will start blowing near the summit, in a dozen or so hours it will have the strength of over 80km/h. Conditions are getting very dangerous. It is hard to describe in words today's emotions. I want nothing more than for everyone to come back safely.
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05.02.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
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05.02.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸) (ORGINAL TXT) FALLEN FRIEND - I took this picture with my friend Atanas Skatov @atanasskatovathlete this morning at 8:30am just before I left Camp 3 to descend. One hour later, while descending from Camp 3, he fell to his death. My worst fears came true. I found out over the radio while I was still at High Camp 2, and it took everything I had in me to stay focused on each step to get down safely. I still can’t fully comprehend that he is gone. I keep expecting him to walk into the tent at Basecamp right now and crack a joke. His smile and humor were infectious. Atanas was a very experienced climber, having already summited 10 of the 14 tallest peaks in the world, K2 would have been his 11th. Just before we took this picture we were chatting about the disappointment of not reaching the summit, but neither of us were dwelling on that. Instead, in Atanas’ boundless positivity, we were relishing in our good fortune to be where we were, looking out on the spectacular view in front of us from Camp 3 on K2 in the winter...surreal. We gave each other a big hug promising to have a toast over dinner tonight when we both arrived back in Basecamp safely. I headed down and made it back to Basecamp at 5:30pm. He left not long after me. That’s the last I’ll ever see of my friend. His girlfriend Sheny @sheny.b was in basecamp with us the entire expedition and their tent was right next to our dome. My heart breaks for her, his entire family, friends and loved ones. I am struggling to find the words. So I’ll stop writing and sum up his essence with this second image. We’ve been grateful to welcome back nearly all SST members. Most are now down safe. We await word from those that ascended toward the summit last night including JP Mohr, John Snorri, and Ali Sadpara who have not been heard from. Please send them all the positive energy and warmth you can muster for their safe return.
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05.02.2021 Muhammad Ali Sadpara, John Snorri
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05.02.2021 Muhammad Ali Sadpara, John Snorri (ORGINAL TXT) I just got in contact with Sajid via BC team. He is at C3. He went out to check if there is any trace of them. He hasn't saw any lights or any movement. He has food, sleeping bag and he is holding tight. We'll publish the news as soon as he informs us. Rao Ahmad
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05.02.2021 (Muhammad Ali Sadpara Management)
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05.02.2021 (Muhammad Ali Sadpara Management) (ORGINAL TXT) Please stop this non sense. We have no direct contact with the team. We still don't know their exact location. The fake news all over the media is a shame for journalism. Please pray for them instead of scoring. It's disturbing for their families and climbing community. We'll publish the news as soon as we get in contact with the team. Management
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😢 05.02.2021 (Atanas Skatov) Rest In Peace Atanas 🙏
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05.02.2021 (Atanas Skatov) (ORGINAL TXT) Rest In Peace Atanas 🙏 Friday 5 February around 10:30am our member Atanas from Bulgaria 🇧🇬 fell from the rope near Japanese C3. Atanas was climbing with his Sherpa and went a few metres ahead so the Sherpa could see it properly. While changing his safety from one rope to the other, seems some errors occurred and he fell down, we had fixed the mountain with new ropes and it’s not broken. His body got recovered by army helicopter around 5500m 3pm the same. Sona, Pechhumbe and I went to the spot and retrieved the body. The army was extremely quick and efficient. Atanas, a good friend of me, who climbed 10 x 8000m peak, was a very appreciated member by all other members of the expedition. Deep condolences for his family and friends. We lost great mountain friend today. thx: Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵
(Nimsdai 🇳🇵) & Atanas Skatov 🇧🇬 🕯 REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER!
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05.02.2021 (Tamara Lunger) (ORGINAL TXT) We haven’t had the possibility to speak to her personally but we have the news from the expedition leader at BC that Tamara has arrived at the ABC. We’ll keep you updated. And thank you for the support. (Archive image)
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(ORGINAL TXT) UPDATE from Haris "Sajid is back in camp 3 his oxygen regulator was not working he came back from bottle neck. They were at bottle neck around 10 am PKT. According to him everyone was fine and were going with good pace. John Snorri, Ali and J Pablo from chile are going togather for summit" The garmin tracker is out of battery. I am talking with the teams chef and bas camp manager Haris. He has ratio connections with the team. We have decided not bother them and wait until they will contact Haris. We are not listening to other news, we are the only source to the team. We have strong believe that they will summit soon.
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05.02.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Wczorajsza noc była nieco stresująca z powodu braku namiotów w obozie 3, wszyscy są w porządku. Kilku członków próbowało wejść na górę między 23.00 a północą. Mój przyjaciel @colinobrady też tam był i zdecydował, że wspinaczka nie jest dla niego najlepszym wyborem. Jestem z niego bardzo dumny, że poszedł na całość. Jest teraz w drodze do Basecamp, zanim te wiatry wzmogą się jeszcze bardziej na górze. Proszę módlcie się za niego i za wszystkich naszych członków i Szerpów tam na górze. Chcemy, aby wszyscy bezpiecznie wrócili na dół przed jutrzejszą zmianą pogody. @tamaralunger zmierza na dół. @jp.mohr jest wciąż w pobliżu wąskiego gardła z @john.snorri Snorri – myślę, że Ali też jest z nimi, ale nie mogę tego zrobić na pewno. Przy -50 ich trackery są wszystkie zamrożone. Mamy tylko nadzieję, że wszyscy pozostaną bezpieczni. Szczyt jest zawsze opcjonalny.
05.02.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski) Update:There is a plume over K2 this morning 8am Fri Feb 5. While it was a bit stressful last night with the lack of tents in Camp 3, Everyone is ok. Several members tried to go up between 11pm and midnight. My friend @colinobrady was up there too and decided the climb wasn’t the best choice for him. I’m very proud of him for going all in. He is on his way to Basecamp now before these winds pick up even more up high. Please pray for him and all of our members and Sherpa up there. We want everyone back down safe before weather turns tomorrow. @tamaralunger is headed down. @jp.mohr is still up near the bottleneck with @john.snorri Snorri - I think Ali with them too but can’t do rim that for sure. At -50F their trackers are all frozen. We just hope everyone stays safe. The Summit is always optional.
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04.02.2021 (Lakpa Dendi Sherpa)
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(ORGINAL TXT) Reached C3 7350m
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04.02.2021 (Oswald Rodrigo Pereira)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Zima na K2 była tak niesamowitym przeżyciem -> wszyscy Ludzie, których miałem okazję poznać, cały ten wysiłek, ból. Jeszcze jedna lekcja, jeszcze jedno doświadczenie. I jestem za to wdzięczny
Update 2: Aparat jest pretekstem do bycia w miejscu, do którego inaczej nie pasujesz. Daje mi zarówno punkt połączenia jak i punkt oddzielenia – to zdanie czasem brzmi tak głośno w mojej głowie, że nadaje sens moim działaniom
(ORGINAL TXT) Well... this One is over. Winter K2 was such an incredible experience -> all the People I had a chance to meet, all the effort, the pain, the light at night but also the Dark during the day. One more lesson, one more experience. And I’m Thankful for that 🙌🏻
(ORGINAL TXT) The camera is an excuse to be someplace you otherwise don’t belong. It gives me both a point of connection and a point of separation - this sentence sometime sounds so loud in my head it gives sense to my actions 🎥🗻
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04.02.2021 (Atanas Skatov)
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04.02.2021 (Atanas Skatov)
(ORGINAL TXT) K2 winter expedition update: 4th February- Atanas reached Camp 3 at 6:30 p.m. The weather window is short thats why most of the climbers will start the summit push at 9 p.m local Pakistani time. *Skatov Team .
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(ORGINAL TXT) K2 - 8.611m summit push on the 5th February , Friday morning after noon PKT. Finally summit push has started ❤️ I just spoke to John Snorri, they arrived to camp 3 after 13.00 PKT. They didn't manage to rest over the day because three other climbers needed shelter in their tent, so total 6 people in small tent. They have started their summit push. The climbing went well today they where feeling little sick but are okay now
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(ORGINAL TXT) 🏔 K2 – Fastest in Winter ❄️ 4 Feb, at 6:30 PKT, Pasang Norbu Sherpa set off from the basecamp aiming to the summit of Mt. K2 within 24 hrs. Pasang already reached to high C2 (6670m - 13:25PKT). Weather and winds are supposed to be fair till the early morning of the 5th Feb, while it's a hazard attempt, technically difficult, and a long climb. 🤞 Wish him a good luck and a favorable weather condition. [NOT A COMPETITION, IT’S JUST AN ATTEMPT]
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04.02.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
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I did what I could, I made an attempt to summit in far from ideal health. The morning of the day of departure and my mood were optimistic. Unfortunately, with the altitude it was only getting worse. I started to return everything, including water, medicines, not to mention food. The road to C1, which last time took us 4.5 hours from the Base Camp, this time turned into a drama. Apart from huge exhaustion, my headlamp stopped working. All this happened in ice terrain with an incline of at least 50 degrees, not being able to see anything I had to change my equipment in complete darkness, not being sure if I chose the right rope. I was looking in the dark for rocks to grab and at the same time I had to put a lot of strength into driving the crampons into the ice, because I couldn't find the steps. Further climbing took place in similar circumstances, not only on the ice. We had a huge time delay. Fortunately, Oswald was nearby, waiting for me and didn't leave me even though he had lost feeling in his feet and hands. I knew that we had to get to C1 after all. The wind was blowing stronger and stronger, the temperature was over -40 degrees. At the last 50m the Sherpas came to us with tea and light. Already then I knew that I have to assess realistically my strength and further ascent is foolish. Yesterday morning I woke up in terrible condition, with a huge pain in my stomach and cramps. I returned the medication and 3 sips of tea immediately. I knew I had to get down as soon as possible. It wasn't easy, as the pain started to get worse, and I knew I had to be as focused as possible on every move and rope crossing. We covered the entire descent safely. Then a few hours of very strenuous return to Base Camp with ABC. My condition was very bad, I called the insurance company. They managed to contact the Pakistan Army, who have helicopters, very efficiently and arranged for a helicopter to take me from Base Camp. I am already in Skardu, just the reduction in altitude has given me a huge improvement in my health. For the first time in 5 days I have an appetite and the pain has stopped. I gave it my all, there was nothing more I could do on this trip. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being with me❤️.
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03.02.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
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(ORGINAL TXT) HIGH CAMP 2 (22,000ft) - We left Basecamp at 4am with the plan to go direct to High Camp 2. Almost 6000ft of gain in a single day is a big push. Unfortunately, four hours into our day, @drjonkedski made the decision that he needed to turn around and called off his summit push. Unless your mind, body, and spirit are all feeling 100%, it’s probably not a great idea to attempt a K2 winter climb. We both shed a few tears. It was an emotional moment for us both. I 100% support and respect his decision. Dr. Jon is an incredibly strong climber and one of the best human beings I know. His judgement is incredibly sound and he made the right call today even though it was a tough one. I know we will stand on the summit of many more peaks together in the future. Despite his decision to turn around, Jon encouraged me to keep climbing. With Lakpa and Ming Temba in Camp 2 already, it meant I spent most of the day climbing alone. After 9.5 hours I arrived to low Camp 2. I took a long break there before finishing the day up by climbing one of the most challenging pitches on the mountain, “House Chimney” (a near vertical, narrow ice wall). Lakpa, Ming Temba and I are now hunkered down at 22,000ft in our tent at High Camp 2. The plan is to climb to Camp 3 tomorrow, and then we’ll launch our summit push from there, assuming the weather stays favorable. For real time updates on my whereabouts, follow my live GPS tracker
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03.02.2021 (Jamil Nargi) dawn . com (News, not 100% verified)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Członek ekspedycji SST Magdalena Gorzkowska, skarżyła się na silny ból brzucha i wymioty w obozie 1. Została ewakuowana do obozu bazowego #K2. Poprosiła o ewakuację helikopterem.Trwa koordynacja z władzami Askari Aviation.
03.02.2021 (Jamil Nargi) dawn . com (News, not 100% verified)
(ORGINAL TXT) SST expedition member Mis Magdalena katarzyna Gorzkowska from #Poland, complained sever Pain in stomach & vomiting at camp 1. she has been evacuated to #K2 base camp. She requested helicopter evacuation. coordination is being made with Askari Aviation authorities.
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03.02.2021 Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵
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(ORGINAL TXT) Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸, Magdalena 🇵🇱, Oswaldrp 🇵🇱, Peter 🇧🇪, Pemba 🇳🇵, Pechhumbe 🇳🇵 and Mattia 🇮🇹 returned to the basecamp safely.
👉🏻 Atanas 🇧🇬 , Antonios 🇬🇷 , Josette 🇨🇭 , Bernhard 🇩🇪 , Lakpa Dendi 🇳🇵, Phurbu Kusang 🇳🇵, Lakpa Nurbu 🇳🇵, Pasang Dukpa 🇳🇵 and Pastemba 🇳🇵at Low Camp 2
👉🏻 Tomaz 🇸🇮 , Pasang 🇳🇵, Noel Hanna 🇮🇪 , Temba Bhote 🇳🇵, Colin 🇺🇸 , Lhakpa Temba 🇳🇵 , and Ming Temba 🇳🇵 at High Camp 2.
👉🏻 Juan Pablo 🇨🇱 and Tamara 🇮🇹 at Low C3, 6970m (Japanese Camp) at Low Camp 3 (6970m).
PS: John Snorri 🇮🇸, Ali Sadpara and Sajid 🇵🇰, Fazal and 2 more at 6500
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03.02.2021 (Tamara Lunger)
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(ORGINAL TXT) We received a short message from Tamara saying they (JP and her) reached Camp 3. It's pretty cold... and tough but they are fine.
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03.02.2021 (Atanas Skatov)
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(ORGINAL TXT) K2 winter expedition update: This morning Atanas and Lakpa Dendi Sherpa left the Basecamp of K2 at 2 a.m. and they arrived directly to Camp 2 (6600 m) at 3 p.m. We hope that the weather window for 4th and 5th of February will not change and that there will be a summit push up to 2 days. This is a realy tough and difficult expedition and some of the members already given up and returned to the Basecamp. Half of the people had a stomach disease with diarrhea and vomiting and some continued. Even Atanas went up with such a health issues but with will, stubbornness and faith! Let's wish them health, luck and good weather! *Skatov Team
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03.02.2021 (John Snorri)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Właśnie rozmawiałem z Johnem Snorri, dotarli do swojego obozu 2, który znajduje się pod House of chimney. Czują się dobrze, mają apetyt i pozytywne myśli o wyprawie na szczyt. Jutro, 4 kwietnia o godzinie 08.00 PKT wejdą na Czarną Piramidę do obozu 3 i tam odpoczną przez cały dzień.
03.02.2021 (John Snorri)
(ORGINAL TXT) K2 - 8.611m summit push on the 5th February , Friday morning at noon PKT. I just spoke to John Snorri, they have arrived to their camp 2, that is located under House of chimney. They where feeling good and have appetite and positive thoughts to the summit push. Tomorrow on the 4th at 08.00 PKT they will climb up the Black Pyramid to regular camp 3 and rest there over the day. When John Snorri was on his way up today, a rock dropped on his head luckily his helmet saved him. Another climber from Seven summit wasn't so lucky, a rock dropped on his shoulder, he is estimating his situation in camp 2. This is one of the dangers in the mountains, rock drooping down on high speed. Some of the climbers from Seven summit have decided to retreat from the summit push. John Snorri also noticed small frostbite on one of his finger, but he says it will be fine, he has medicine to help him control it. But Ali and his son Sajid are feeling good. There are lot of avalanches on Broad Peak today, they can hear them and see them coming down the valley.
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02.02.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Kiedy jest najciemniej, wtedy wychodzą gwiazdy. „Jeśli chcesz czegoś, czego nigdy nie miałeś – musisz być gotów zrobić coś, czego nigdy nie zrobiłeś”.
02.02.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸)
(ORGINAL TXT) When it’s darkest that’s when the stars come out. “If you want something you’ve never had- you must be willing to do something you’ve never done.”
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02.02.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
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02.02.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
Let's go up ! My team + foreign climbers + Sherpas. All that matters is a safe return ! 🙏🙏🙏 Keep your fingers crossed !
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01.02.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵) K2 Winter Attack! The plan!
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01.02.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵) K2 Winter Attack! The plan!
(ORGINAL TXT) 1 Feb After a long wait, finally we see a weather Window in the forecast. Today a the team of 8 Sherpas went up from basecamp, the team will recheck all the equipment left in higher camps, repair the fixed rope and deposit oxygen bottles as well. Many parts of route might have been damaged due to the harsh weather since 2weeks. There seems to be fair wind and weather from 1st to 5th Feb, this might be the last fair weather window until the February snowfall will start.
•2 Feb (light Snow fall, light winds in C2) Climbers along with Sherpas will climb up to Camp 1 from BC. The Team of 8 Sherpas are planning to climb ahead to Camp 2.
•3 Feb (light Snow fall, mild winds in C3) Sherpa Team will set up Camp 3, deposit oxygen bottles, recheck the ropes and return back to the Camp 2. All remaining climbers (Some from C 1 and Some directly from basecamp) have plan to climb Camp 2.
•4 Feb Entire team will approach to Camp 3, take a rest for several hours at Camp 3 (7300m), and start their final push to the summit in evening or night (depending on wind conditions).
•5 Feb (temp: -55 Celsius minimum) The plan is to summit on 5th Feb, directly from C3, the only possible date. On 6th winds increase to 60 Km/h in afternoon; above 7500m, along with 100Km/h+ wind gusts.
Our plan is based on weather reports, expert’s advice and the team’s willingness. However, it’s a K2 winter expedition, anything at any moment could change this plan massively. To get down safety is the main concern. Stay Connected !
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01.02.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 WRACAMY DO GRY!!! – Wygląda na to, że nasze długie oczekiwanie w Basecamp może dobiegać końca! Prognozy pogody na koniec tego tygodnia są stabilne i zapowiada się próba zdobycia szczytu.
01.02.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
(ORGINAL TXT) GOING BACK UP!! - It appears that our long wait in Basecamp may be coming to an end! The weather forecast for later this week has been consistently stable, and looks promising for a summit attempt. More details coming soon on our exact plans. For now we are organizing our gear in Basecamp and making final preparations for a summit attempt! Very excited!
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01.02.2021 (Tamara Lunger)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 odpoczynek trening gotowa do drogi Plan jest taki, żeby wyruszyć jutro (dziś) o 5 rano i iść bezpośrednio do Obozu 2, następnego dnia do Obozu 3 i jeśli nie będzie wiatru to spróbujemy zrobić niski Obóz 4 a potem …. Postaram się dać wam aktualizacje!
01.02.2021 (Tamara Lunger)
(ORGINAL TXT) rest ☑️ training ☑️ ready steady go ☑️ The plan is to leave tomorrow (Today) morning at 5 and go directly to Camp 2, the next day to Camp 3 and if there is no wind we will try to do a low Camp 4 and then ... I will try to give you updates! I need all your support, because only together with you I will be able to bring out all my strength 🙏❤️
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01.02.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
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And the weather window cleared up for us. Maybe not in the best moment for me, because just yesterday I spent the whole day vomiting 🥴 Today I feel better and I'm slowly recovering. I waited until the last moment to plan the summit attack, because the forecasts are very unstable, but now I can safely say that 4 and 5.02 are very good days for the summit, so our plan is as follows: 2.02- reach C1 (6070m) 3.02 - ascent to C2 (6550m) 4.02- reaching C3 (7300m), resting and going to the summit. Camp 4 is skipped. These are all just numbers, which may change a bit. The most important thing for me is health and safety.
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31.01.2021 Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David)
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(ORGINAL TXT) Magic don’t work in Mountaineering journey! All it takes hard work, determination and dignity to conquer going through harsh time of your life to achieve best time of life! But there is no substitute for Hard work if you want to conquer summit of every task in your life. This photo is on the conquest of K2 on winter.
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30.01.2021!!! (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
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(ORGINAL TXT) It’s been two weeks since our team stood on the summit of K2. A massive thank you to everyone for sending your kind messages of congratulations and support from all parts of the world. I feel immensely grateful that we were able to share this special moment and reach out to the communities around the globe amidst a pandemic, relaying a strong message of solidarity and positivity. In between many warm welcoming receptions, we are thankful to the recognition from the higher authorities including the Government of Nepal and Pakistan that triggered the attention on many key subjects, where we had opportunities to voice our experiences and outlook. The project has accelerated the relationship between both countries too. We have had some really positive conversations around the accessibility of Himalayan para alpinism, projects focused on sustainability in the Himalayas, opening new peaks and routes, training opportunities for locals etc. I hope there will be some positive approaches in support for the young talents in both countries and that we are able to pave a path for our future generations..
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29.01.2021 (Tamara Lunger)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Wciąż trudne dla mnie dni! W ostatnich dniach nie czułam się dobrze: bóle brzucha, biegunka, bóle całego ciała, mam przygnębienie i nie wiem, jak długo ten dyskomfort fizyczny będzie trwał, bo wysokość – 5000 m. – nie pozwala na tak łatwy powrót do zdrowia. Jeszcze dwa dni temu myślałam, że moje marzenie o wspięciu się na szczyt ma zostać odłożone na bok, ale wczoraj rano obudziłam się z uśmiechem oraz słońcem całującym moją twarz. I wszystko to przywróciło mi właściwą energię, przynajmniej psychicznie! W każdym razie jestem bardzo wdzięczna za tę przestrzeń, także za duchową i za Juan Pablo Mohr Prieto, który daje mi siłę czekamy z odwagą i pasją
29.01.2021 (Tamara Lunger)
(ORGINAL TXT) Still difficult days for me! I have not been well in the last days: stomach ache, diarrhea, pains all over my body, I feel down and I don't know how long this physical discomfort will last because the altitude - 5000 m. - doesn't allow you to recover so easily. Until two days ago I thought that my dream of climbing to the top was to be put aside, but yesterday morning I woke up with a smile and a light breeze and the sun kissing my face. And all of this brought me back into the right energy, at least mentally! I'm so grateful in any case for this space, also for the spiritual space here, and for Juan Pablo Mohr Prieto, who I'm getting to know and already admire, and who gives me strength to look forward with courage and passion 🙏🌈
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28.01.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Oczekiwanie na okno pogodowe! Dzień pierwszy vs. Dzień 12
28.01.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
In anticipation of good weather! Day 1 vs. Day 12
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23.01.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 1-23-21 co za data – dzień super palindromów! Właściwie wiele dni przed i po dzisiejszym dniu to palindromy. Więc co nowego w K2 Basecamp? Niewiele – z utęsknieniem czekam na ładne dni, żeby móc wejść na górę, wyrąbać platformę namiotową i podziwiać widoki. I bardzo tęsknię za najbliższą rodziną, przyjaciółmi i bliskimi po drugiej stronie planety, kiedy jestem tutaj. A jak jest z Tobą? Na co czekacie w nadchodzących dniach? Wykorzystajcie je jak najlepiej – bo palindromy uczą nas, że wyjątkowe chwile nie będą trwać wiecznie, więc bądźcie obecni i cieszcie się nimi
23.01.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸)
(ORGINAL TXT) 1-23-21 what a date- a super palindrome day! Actually many days before and after today are palindromes. So what’s new in K2 Basecamp? Not much- longing for the nice weather days so I can go up and chop out a tent platform and take in the views. And I miss my closest family, friends and loved ones a ton on the other side of the planet while I’m out here. How about you? What are you looking forward to in the coming days? Make the most of them - because palindromes teach us that unique moments won’t last forever so stay present and enjoy 🙌❄️🏔
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23.01.2021 (John Snorri)
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(ORGINAL TXT) Ascending for K2 summit push starts at 21:00 tonight at PKT. We are aiming for the summit on Monday morning the 25th at 09:00. This ascent will be extremely challenging, we are planing for C3 at noon on Sunday, rest for short time then start our summit push at 18:00. Hopefully all goes according to plan and we will have successful summit. We are all exited and ready for this project of a lifetime.
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22.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
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(ORGINAL TXT) 100 MPH WIND - The summit is getting blasted by the jet stream wind right now. Even here in basecamp my tent is getting so blasted by wind it sounds like there is a freight train outside. Honestly I don’t event want to get out of my sleeping bag today. K2 in winter...feeling the full effect now! Hunkered down another day in Basecamp at the relative low altitude of 16,250ft.
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22.01.2021 (Tamara Lunger)
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(ORGINAL TXT) Today I "reconnected with the earth" again. It's been a very difficult week, but now I've managed to calm down a little in my heart, to see more clearly, to find some peace, and for all this my body thanks me too... I already told you yesterday that I decided to stay here and continue with the expedition, and today I introduce you to my new climbing partner J.P. as I call him, but you understand he is Juan Pablo - @j.p.mohr-, a strong young man from Chile, the climbing partner of @sergimingote. We decided to join forces and continue our climb in Sergi's name and spirit. Looking at the first photo here, it doesn't seem true that he is not here anymore! J.P. and me in the sun and Sergi in the shadows who I know is now our guardian angel with us during the climb! Sergi we miss you but we will take you up with us. Sincere gratitude for everything ❤️🙏🌈✨
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21.01.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Na K2 porywiste wiatry, w najbliższych dniach czekają nas wichury w Bazie o sile 80-100km/h. Musimy to przeczekać. Tak, wyprawy w Himalaje to więcej czekania niż akcji. Całą akcję przedszczytową mamy już za sobą. Teraz czekamy tylko i wyłącznie na okno pogodowe, czyli co najmniej 3 dni z rzędu, kiedy siła wiatru na szczycie będzie niska. Max 25km/h. Tutaj tylko i wyłącznie pogoda determinuje moje decyzje. Żadne inne negatywne i pozytywne wydarzenia nie mają wpływu na moją motywację i determinację. Wiem po co tu jestem i póki co cała moja akcja górska przebiegła zgodnie z planem i w zdrowiu. Jest to moja czwarta wyprawa na 8k i zdecydowanie czuje się najlepiej z wszystkich poprzednich. Warunki zimowe mi aż tak nie przeszkadzają, jestem na nie przygotowana i organizm już po prostu z czasem przyzwyczaił się do funkcjonowania w -25 stopniach.
21.01.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
Gusty winds on K2, in the next few days we are facing gale force winds of 80-100km/h in the Base. We have to wait for it. Yes, expeditions in the Himalayas mean more waiting than action. All the pre-peak action is over. Now we are waiting only for the weather window, that is at least 3 days in a row, when the wind force on the summit will be low. Max 25km/h. Here only the weather determines my decisions. No other negative or positive events influence my motivation and determination. I know what I am here for and so far all my mountaineering has gone according to plan and in good health. This is my fourth 8k expedition and definitely feels the best of all the previous ones. Winter conditions don't bother me that much, I'm prepared for them and my body just got used to functioning in -25 degrees.
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20.01.2021 (Atanas Skatov)
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20.01.2021 (Atanas Skatov)
(ORGINAL TXT) Waiting for a good weather at K2 Basecamp
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19.01.2021 (Mingma G 🇳🇵)
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19.01.2021 (Mingma G 🇳🇵)
(ORGINAL TXT) Tomorrow we will be back to Skardu city and We will have WiFi. I will post more pictures from our climbing and climbing stories.
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18.01.2021!!! (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
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(ORGINAL TXT) K2 winter was a beast of a challenge. I firmly believe that a feat of such caliber is never possible if you don’t have a purpose or if it is only aimed for your own self glory. I have always known what my mind and body are capable off. To lay it out straight, on my previous evolutions I had been carrying oxygen from 8000m and above, but I was personally satisfied with my work efficiency up to 8000m. It was my choice and I had my own reasons and ethos. It was a tough call this time inorder to make that decision whether to climb with or without supplementary oxygen (O2). Due to the weather conditions and time frame, I hadn’t acclimatised adequately. I was only able to sleep as high as Camp 2 (6,600m). Ideally climbers need to sleep OR at least touch Camp 4 before heading for a summit push. Lack of acclimatisation, developed frost bite from the first rotation and slowing down other team members, risking everyone’s safety, were the key uncertainties associated. The safety of my team is and always have been my top priority above all. I have lead 20 successful expeditions so far and all my team members have returned home the exact way that they had left home i.e. without loosing any fingers or toes. I took a calculated risk this time and I pressed on without supplementary O2. My self confidence, knowing my body’s strength, capability and my experience from climbing the 14 x 8000ers enabled me to keep up with the rest of the team members and yet lead. JOB DONE ! K2 WINTER WITH NO SUPPLEMENTARY OXYGEN ! There are many cases, where climbers have claimed no O2 summits but followed our trail that we blazed and used the ropes and lines that we had fixed. Some of which are widely known within the inner climbing community. What is classified as fair means? Personally, it had never been a major deal for me and it still isn’t. Coming from a United Kingdom’s special forces background, you have been and done all sorts but we don’t make a big fuss about everything. It is a personal choice. Nature and the mountains are for everyone. You make your own call ! 🙏🏼🙌🏼.
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18.01.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
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18.01.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
100% pure happiness 😍😍 I love where I am right now🏔️ I'm so grateful for what I'm facing and thank you all so much for the immense support and good words 🙏❤️❤️❤️ I'm sending you lots of positive energy straight from K2 Base Camp ⛺⛺❤️❤️
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18.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
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18.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
(ORGINAL TXT) Leadership isn’t always about what you want. Building an inspiring vision is key. The decision to hit the summit was a tough one. It was one of the hardest push ever, no denial. There had been close calls where team members nearly turned around due to the extreme cold. But everyone was pushing themselves to the edge of their limits for a purpose; a common goal, to make the K2 winter happen, to make the last greatest mountaineering challenge happen, with a positive power and honour. Standing on the summit, witnessing to the sheer force of the extremities of mother nature was exhilarating. Thank you for the support we’ve received from people all around the globe, it gave us fire in our chest to make this goal a reality.
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17.01.2021!!! (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
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(ORGINAL TXT) The full team are now back at basecamp. All safe and sound. Thank you all for your kind messages. A big thank you for the ground team at the basecamp, specially my brother @14dawa . We have some admin to do now, organising all of our kit and equipment that we brought down from the mountain. It has been an overwhelming journey. We feel grateful to be a part of history for humankind but equally very deeply saddened to hear that we have lost a friend @sergimingote , a member of another team. We extend our profound sympathies to Sergi’s family, colleagues and friends. Rest in peace my brother ! 🙏🏼💙
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17.01.2021 (Sona Sherpa)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Pierwsze zdjęcie K2 Winter Sona Sherpa trzymający baner Seven Summit Treks (SST) na szczycie góry K2 w dniu 16 stycznia 2021 roku – 16:58 czasu lokalnego.
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17.01.2021 (Sona Sherpa)
(ORGINAL TXT) First photo of K2 Winter ❄️ Ascent, @sona_8848.86m holding the banner of @sevensummittreks on the top of Mt. K2 on 16 Jan 2021 - 16:58 local time.
Sona Sherpa , just few meters below the summit of Mt. K2 on 16 Jan 2021. Sona and some other Sherpa waited several minutes at the point to form a group of 10 climbers 🦾 Best example of Team work and collaboration. Enjoy the view 😊
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17.01.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
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17.01.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
As it happens in the highest mountains, beautiful news alternates with tragic ones. We accomplished our task, we got from Base Camp straight to Camp II in one day, it took us 13h, we covered 1600m of elevation gain. Feeling very good at altitude and sufficiently acclimatized! Yesterday the summit was reached by 10 Nepalese ! The history card has been closed. Congratulations to all ! Unfortunately, during yesterday's descent to the Base Camp, I witnessed a Spanish climber flying several hundred meters. The injuries were so serious that there was no way to save Sergi. A wonderful person gone forever. I have a feeling that each of us here has his own limit of luck. I don't want to strain mine and I don't plan any more acclimatization trips. Every exit is a lottery. Stones fall on our heads and not only. We are waiting for the weather window !!! 💪
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16.01.2021 (Gelje Sherpa 🇳🇵)
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16.01.2021 (Gelje Sherpa 🇳🇵)
(ORGINAL TXT) Remarkable day in the history of mountaineering and in the community of Nepalese climbers. This is best selfie among the rest of my selfie. It was always best feel to climb with my old friend Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David) It was a unbelievable journey with all hard works and all those cold winds but still the team work made it success and now we can make a nepalese climber community to shine in the world. Huge respect to all believers and supporters and who have sent their best wishes for summit accent. I am back here in base camp all good with summit glory.🙏🏼🙌🏼.
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16.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
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(ORGINAL TXT) TRAGEDY AND TRIUMPH - When Dr Jon Kedrowski and I returned to basecamp today after sleeping in Camp 2 and safely descending the mountain, we received two pieces of information within seconds of each other. My mind is overwhelmed and still processing the polarity of these two events that happened at roughly the same time.
1. A highly experienced Spanish climber, Sergi Mingote, tragically fell on the same part of the mountain Jon and I had just come down, from Camp 1 to ABC. Devastatingly, he did not survive the fall. Though I didn’t know him well, his tent is directly across from mine in basecamp and we chatted most days. The news of his accident is very fresh and I’m still processing all that this means. It is heartbreaking. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and loved ones.
2. 10 Nepalese climbers collaborated to make the first ascent of K2 in winter today at 5pm local time. Huge congratulations to all of the climbers on this success. I can’t think of a more deserving group to achieve this unparalleled feat. Historically, Nepalese Sherpa have been the backbone of most major high altitude climbing expeditions, but too often their names have been passed over by history. It’s a monumental moment in climbing history for these 10 Nepalese men to claim “the last great prize in mountaineering.” Well deserved! Immense congratulations. They summited right around sunset here, so they will have a long descent in the dark. Please send them positive energy and strength for a safe descent. We don’t need any more tragedy on the mountain today.
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16.01.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 10 alpinistów bezpiecznie dotarło do C4, wszyscy w dobrej formie.
Atualizacja 2 Cała drużyna dotarła do C3 teraz, wśród 10 wspinaczy 8 zostanie na C3, Sona Sherpa i Galje Sherpa zjeżdżają do Basecamp.
16.01.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa)
(ORGINAL TXT) 10 climbers safely reached to the C4, all fine and in a good shape.
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
Updade (2) 16.01.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa)
(ORGINAL TXT) All team reached C3 now, among 10 climbers 8 will stay at C3, Sona Sherpa and Galje Sherpa are descending down to Basecamp. 🙏🏽
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16.01.2012 (Sergi Mingote)
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16.01.2012 (Sergi Mingote)
(ORGINAL TXT) Rest in peace Sergi. Today you start a new climb.
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16.01.2012 (Sergi Mingote)
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(ORGINAL TXT) from Chhang Dawa Sherpa : Unfortunately we lost Sergi ! Best climber and very good friend of us. While descending from C1 to Basecamp he suddenly fell down to Advance Basecamp. Alex Gavan, Tamara and two other polish climber gave him help in ABC, we sent medical team from Basecamp but unfortunately could not save him anymore. We where informed by unexpected movement on his gps tracker and could see he made a big fall, members at the site quickly confirmed the accident, but couldn’t do much to help him anymore.😭😭 Deep condolences 💐
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16.01.2021!!! (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 NIEMOŻLIWE STAJE SIĘ MOŻLIWE! #K2winter – Historia stworzona dla ludzkości, Historia stworzona dla Nepalu ! O 17:00 czasu lokalnego @nimsdai i drużyna weszli na szczyt K2, spotykając się z Mingmą G i drużyną oraz członkiem SST, Soną Sherpa.
16.01.2021!!! (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
(ORGINAL TXT) THE IMPOSSIBLE IS MADE POSSIBLE ! #K2winter - History made for mankind, History made for Nepal !🇳🇵🙏🏼🙌🏼 At 17:00 hrs local time @nimsdai and team summited K2, teaming up with Mingma G and team and a member from SST, Sona Sherpa. A very special moment. The whole team waited 10m below the summit to form a group then stepped onto the summit together whilst singing our Nepalese National Anthem 🙏🏼. We are proud to have been a part of history for humankind and to show that collaboration, teamwork and a positive mental attitude can push limits to what we feel might be possible. Summiting team members include: 1. Nimsdai Purja 2. Mingma David Sherpa (Team Nimsdai) 3. Mingma Tenzi Sherpa (Team Nimsdai) 4. Geljen Sherpa (Team Nimsdai) 5. Pem Chiri Sherpa (Team Nimsdai) 6. Dawa Temba Sherpa (Team Nimsdai) 7. Mingma G 8. Dawa Tenjin Sherpa (Team Mingma G) 9. Kilu Pemba Sherpa (Team Mingma G) 10. Sona Sherpa (SST)
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!!! K2 WINTER 16.01.2021 K2 WINTER!!!! YES!!!!!! HISTORY!!!!
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 ZROBILIŚMY TO, WIERZCIE MI, ZROBILIŚMY TO – PODRÓŻ NA SZCZYT NIGDY WCZEŚNIEJ NIE MIAŁA MIEJSCA.
!!! K2 WINTER 16.01.2021 K2 WINTER!!!! YES!!!!!! HISTORY!!!!
WE DID IT, BELIVE ME WE DID IT- JOURNEY TO THE SUMMIT NEVER DONE BEFORE 🦾The Karakorum's 'Savage Mountain' been summited in most dangerous season: WINTER Nepalese Climbers finally reached the summit of Mt. K2 (Chhogori 8611m), this afternoon at 17:00 local time. This is the first winter ascent of the 2nd highest mountain in the world and the ONLY eight thousander (8000er) to be climbed in winter. This is a greatest achievement in the history of mountaineering, this is the good example of team work. Thanks to the mountain for granting this climb, “if mountain let you climb, no one can stop you.” ✔︎Winter Expedition Timeline: (above 7000m) 👉🏻1987/1988: Polish-Canadian-British Expedition- 7,300 meters. 👉🏻 2002/2003: Netia K2 Polish Winter Expedition - 7,650 meters. 👉🏻2011/2012: Russian expedition - 7,200 meters. 👉🏻2017/2018: Polish National Winter Expedition- 7600 meters. 👉🏻✅2020/2021: Nepalese K2 Winter Expedition (combined) - 8611 METERS (SUMMIT 🏔) Thanks to all of you who supported us, directly and indirectly during the expedition, WORLD should be proud. It’s K2 and it’s winter, still many uncertain things may occur, we never know. Hope everyone descend to the basecamp safely. 👨 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 Tashi Delek, Inshallah, Namaste 🙏 @sevensummittreks . Info: Chhang Dawa Sherpa @14dawa
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16.01.2021 K2 is Done!!!!
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 K2 ZDOBYTE ! Wejście zimowe na K2 przechodzi do historii ! Gratulacje dla 10 Nepalczyków którzy stanęli na szczycie ! Trzymamy mocno kciuki na zejściu !
16.01.2021 K2 is Done!!!!
K2 DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The winter ascent of K2 is history !Congratulations to the 10 Nepalese who reached the summit ! Keep your fingers crossed for the descent !
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16.01.2012 (Sergi Mingote)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Najnowsze wiadomości: Sergi Mingote miał wypadek, gdy wracał do bazy. Teraz wiemy tylko, że zranił się w nogę, nic więcej. Aby uszanować Sergiego, jego rodzinę i przyjaciół, prosimy, abyście nie spekulowali na ten temat. Poinformujemy was przez jego oficjalne konta o wszelkich nowinach.
16.01.2012 (Sergi Mingote)
Latest news: Sergi Mingote had an accident when he was arriving at the base camp. All we know right now is that he has hurt his leg, nothing more. In order to respect Sergi, his family and his friends, we ask you not to speculate about it. We will inform you through his official accounts for any news.
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16.01.2021
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16.01.2021
Disturbing signal from the base near Manaslu, where Simone Moro and Alex Txikon are - there was probably an accident near K2. Spaniard Sergi Mingote (participant of the 7 Summit Treks expedition) must be evacuated after falling from the height of the first camp. Simone Moro engaged in coordination 12:35 PM - 16 Jan 2021 · Twitter Web App
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16.01.2021 Chhang Dawa Sherpa
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Nepalski, zespół planuje zatrzymać się 10 metrów pod szczytem, utworzyć grupę (wszystkich 10 wspinaczy) i zebrać razem szczyt!
16.01.2021 Chhang Dawa Sherpa
(ORGINAL TXT) Nepalese 🇳🇵 Team planned to stop 10m below the summit, form a group ( all 10 climbers) and get the summit together! K2 Winter Expedition 2020/21, Seven Summit Treks. - Dawa from Basecamp
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16.01.2021 (Lakpa Dendi Sherpa 🇳🇵)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Palec skrzyżował , módlcie się i życzcie im powodzenia, do moich wszystkich braci , którzy będą zaraz na szczycie K2.
16.01.2021 (Lakpa Dendi Sherpa 🇳🇵)
(ORGINAL TXT) Finger crossed 🤞, pray and wish them luck, to my all sherpa brothers, who are on their summit push to the summit of K2 this afternoon. 🎥: that I took last year in K2 in Summer (Bottle Neck)
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16.01.2021 (Mingma G)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Jesteśmy teraz 200 metrów od szczytu!
3 godziny temu. Pokonali Szyjkę Butelki (Bottle Neck)
16.01.2021 (Mingma G)
(ORGINAL TXT) We are now 200m away to make Nepal n climbing community proud.
3 hours ago. We have crossed bottle neck.
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16.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Nimsdai planuje lot paralotnią z góry K2, więc jeśli wszystko pójdzie dobrze do połowy dnia czasu pakistańskiego, będzie więcej wiadomości. Warunki pogodowe są idealne
16.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
(ORGINAL TXT) Nepalese Sherpa team by this time crossed traverse as reported two hours ago they were on bottleneck Nims Sherpa plan to paragliding from top of K2 so if everything goes well by mid day Pakistan time there will be more news. Weather conditions are perfect. Please note this is my thoughts not 💯 on ground situation
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15.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Dzięki połączonym wysiłkom drużyn osiągnięto dziś po południu niezwykłe postępy. Zgodnie z mega planem, wielki krok do przodu dla naszego zespołu Mingma G, Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David), Mingma Tenzi Sherpa i Sona Sherpa (SST) za udane naprawienie oporęczowania do Camp 4 na 7800m, Najwyższa Wysokość jaką kiedykolwiek zdobyliśmy na K2 w zimie!
15.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
(ORGINAL TXT) 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, Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David), Mingma Tenzi Sherpa i Sona Sherpa (SST for successfully fixing lines up to Camp 4 at 7800m, The Highest Altitude Ever Gained at K2 in Winter ! Later today, I will be leading the fixing team to the summit. We hope to stand on the summit together. 🙏🏼🙌🏼 Stay tuned for more updates !
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15.01.2021 Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Ustawiliśmy oporęczowanie do Camp 4 (7800 m) i jest to najwyższy punkt, jaki kiedykolwiek osiągnięto w zimie K2.
15.01.2021 Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David)
(ORGINAL TXT) We have fixed up line up-to Camp 4(7800 m) and this is the highest point ever reached in winter of K2. I would like to appreciate all my Nepali team brothers for showing their outstanding performance in this challenging weather and cold. We are on verge of creating history.
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15.01.2021 (John Snorri)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Dotknęliśmy C3 i zostawiliśmy tam nasz sprzęt. Wracam do C2, żeby jeść ciastka z kawiorem, które przywiozłam z Islandii. W tej chwili dobrze się zaaklimatyzowaliśmy.
15.01.2021 (John Snorri)
(ORGINAL TXT) We have touched C3 and left our gear there. Back to C2 to have some biscuits with caviar spread that I brought from Iceland. At this moment we have acclimatized well.
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15.01.2012 (Sergi Mingote)
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DAY 27 Camp 3 Japan 7,002 m / -51 ° C Pulse at rest: 76 Blood oxygen saturation: 81 "7000 m. Rotation complete!" Sam. Juan Pablo and I on our little rock ledge that we can barely fit on, but is an amazing vantage point over the entire Karakorum. Finally, Tamara Lunger and Alex Gavan preferred to stay in C2 Alto. There was a constant wind at night and it didn't stop at all in the morning. It was an unpleasant day, but it was our program and we wanted to complete it. Two powerful "oxygen teams" are the field above and with a good forecast for tomorrow, they might give it a try. We are very heavy. Without oxygen everything is more noticeable, cold, windy and steep. We will continue with the plan Today at 23:43 By the way . John has not passed the Black Pyramid and will be sleeping with his team at the foot of the mountain. The truth is that this section of the route is difficult. Ice and rock in a dark place. We are very, very, very happy. We have accomplished more in the acclimatization process than we could have dreamed. But we feel so good that we want to keep dreaming about the summit. : C1 - Light sleeping bags, mats, food, gas, stove, tent, extra climbing gear C2 - Sleeping bags below 50 degrees, mats, food, gas, stove, tent. C3 - Lightweight -Gas Tent. Of course tomorrow it is time to descend to CB and that is dangerous. We wish the Nims and Migma G team good luck for tomorrow! Friends of "Dream Big," more tomorrow.
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15.01.2021 (Juan Pablo Mohr Prieto i Sergi Mingote )
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Juan Pablo Mohr Prieto i Sergimi Ngote bardzo szczęśliwi dotarli do C3 nad ranem, osiągając 7002 m. Pamiętajmy, że jest to zgodne z ich stylem. Będą próbować historycznego wejścia na szczyt bez dodatkowego tlenu, dlatego zejdą do bazy, aby zakończyć drugą rundę aklimatyzacji, zgodnie z planem i rozpoczną atak szczytowy w idealnym stanie podczas następnego okna, z bazy .
15.01.2021 (Juan Pablo Mohr Prieto i Sergi Mingote )
Juan Pablo Mohr Prieto and Sergimi Ngote happily reached C3 in the morning, reaching 7002 meters. Remember that it is in line with their style. They will attempt the historic summit without supplemental oxygen, so they will descend to base to complete the second round of acclimatization as planned and begin their summit attack in perfect condition during the next window from base. (THX Club Los 14)
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15.01.2021 (Gelje Sherpa)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Nawet jak będzie wiało i będzie zimno tam w górze to jesteśmy gotowi do stworzenia historii z naszą nepalską drużyną z dumą narodową.
15.01.2021 (Gelje Sherpa)
(ORGINAL TXT) Even how strong wind will be and how cold there up! We are ready to create a history with our Nepalese Team with a national pride.
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15.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Dr Jon Kedrowski i ja wyruszyliśmy z basecampu o 5 rano z celem udania się bezpośrednio na Obóz 2, aby zasnąć. Jeszcze nie spaliśmy tak wysoko (21.325 stóp). Ponad 5000 stóp nieubłaganie stromego, błękitnego lodu i skalistego terenu. Dobra pogoda w zimie jest krótka, więc prawdopodobnie na szczycie będziemy musieli ominąć obozy i ruszyć w górę tak szybko jak dzisiaj. Po tym, jak obaj zostaliśmy wstrząśnięci po tym, jak kilka dni temu uderzył w nas opad skalny, dzisiejszy wysiłek przywrócił nam pewność siebie. Jesteśmy teraz przytuleni na jeszcze bardziej niepewnym gzymsie na noc niż byliśmy w obozie 1, kiedy spaliśmy tam kilka tygodni temu. Może to być trochę szorstka noc w mroźnym mrozie (-35C dziś wieczorem), ale spanie na naszym szczycie będzie wspaniałe dla naszej aklimatyzacji i przyszłej próby zdobycia szczytu.
15.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
(ORGINAL TXT) Dr Jon Kedrowski and I set out from basecamp at 5am with the goal to go direct to Camp 2 to sleep. We haven’t slept this high yet (21,325ft). More than 5000ft of unrelenting steep blue ice and rocky terrain. The good weather windows are short lived in the winter so likely on a summit push we’ll need to skip camps and move up fast like we did today. After both having been shaken up after getting hit by rockfall a couple days ago, today’s effort restored our confidence. We are now huddled on an even more precarious ledge for the night than we were at Camp 1 when we slept there a couple weeks ago. It might be a little bit of a rough night in the freezing cold (-35C tonight) and thin air, but sleeping at our high point will be great for our acclimatization and future summit attempt.
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15.01.2021 (Lakpa Dendi Sherpa 🇳🇵)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Powrót do basecampu, po zaniesieniu ładunku wraz z 5 butlami tlenu do obozu III. drugie zdjęcie: Butle z tlenem, które zostawiłem w C3. Teraz, będę czekał na dobre okno pogodowe, reszta ekipy już w C4.
15.01.2021 (Lakpa Dendi Sherpa 🇳🇵)
(ORGINAL TXT) Seven Summit Treks K2 Winter ❄️ Expedition. Back to the basecamp again, after load ferry including 5 bottles of oxygen to Camp III in K2. 👉🏻 you can see the fixing climbing above C3 in my first picture. 👉🏻 second picture : Oxygen bottles that I dropped in C3. Now, will wait for good weather windows, fixing team already at C4 now.
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15.01.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵)
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15.01.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵)
(ORGINAL TXT) 🦾 Summit Push in the K2 - tonight (1AM approx.) At least, 10 Nepalese climbers including the fixing team will start their ascend from C3 to C4 and to the Summit of K2, tonight. The team has a plan to get to the top by 13:00 tomorrow (16th Jan). 👉🏻 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
It was a great effort by Sherpas this afternoon to fix the Camp IV.
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15.01.2021 (Mingma G)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Dzisiaj 15 stycznia o dotarliśmy do camp4 na k2.
15.01.2021 (Mingma G)
(ORGINAL TXT) Today 15 jan at 3:30pm we 3 mingma made it to camp4 on k2. Sona brother returned back 30 below from c4 coz his part of rope and gear were already used. We see the final route now
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14.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Ostatnie 48 godzin + były wyczerpujące, ponieważ musieliśmy powtórzyć ciężki ładunek w przygotowaniu do dalszego postępu. Bergen każdego członka zespołu ważyło ponad 35 kg. Naprawdę zadowoleni z dotychczasowych postępów zespołu i bardzo dumni. Dziś nasz kemping znajduje się na wysokości 7350m. Udało nam się naprawić olinowanie do 7600m.
14.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
(ORGINAL TXT) The last 48hrs + have been a gruelling one, as we had to repeat the heavy load carry in preparation to progress further. Each team member’s bergen weighed more than 35kg. Really pleased with the team’s progress so far and super proud. Today our camp site is at 7350m. We managed to fix the lines upto 7600m. We have now teamed up with Migma G + team and a brother from SST - Sona Sherpa and will be working closely together as we press ahead. Today’s weather is okay with a bit of wind. It’s still freezing cold however we have a clear sky with visible stars over our head. Bad weather is predicted tomorrow. Will update more as we make further assessments and planning. Stay tuned !
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14.01.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Jutro w nocy całą moją ekipą ruszamy w górę ! Cele ambitne, dojść z Bazy do obozu drugiego w jeden dzień, czyli przejść trasę, którą ostatnio szliśmy z 3 noclegami po drodze. Nikt tutaj takich tras nie robi dlatego tym bardziej mnie to motywuje. Wiem, że to będzie najcięższy dzień w moim życiu. Oby jak najmniej kamieni spadało na nas, bo niestety sypią się bez przerwy.
14.01.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
Tomorrow night my whole team is going up ! The goals are ambitious - to get from the base camp to the second camp in one day, which means to walk the route we did last time with 3 nights on the way. Nobody here does such a route, so it motivates me even more. I know it will be the hardest day in my life. Let's hope that as few stones will fall on us, because unfortunately they are falling all the time.
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14.01.2021 (Mingma G)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Tym razem, Nepalska Ekspedycja Zimowa K2 jest dla narodu.
14.01.2021 (Mingma G)
(ORGINAL TXT) This time this, Nepalese Winter K2 Expedition is for the nation. We will make the National proud. As plan We are here in camp3 with other proud Nepalese team. Tomorrow we will take rest here because of high wind. we 10 Nepalese brother will update our plan tomorrow afternoon. good night from K2 C3
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12.01.2021 (Tamara Lunger)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Pobyt w bazie uświadamia mi, że mam dwie przeciwstawne myśli: pierwszą jest to, że uwielbiam przebywać w BC w tym 5-gwiazdkowym hotelu!!! , a drugą to, że nie mogę się doczekać, by zacząć się wspinać!
12.01.2021 (Tamara Lunger)
(ORGINAL TXT) Staying days at base camp makes me realize that I have two opposite thoughts: the first is that I love staying at the BC in this 5 star hotel!!! 😉 and the second is that I can't wait to start climbing! Over the next few days it looks like we have a good chance to get pretty high and then continue the acclimatization, so tomorrow we'll set off and do our best to go as high as we can! I'm so happy here, despite my cough that exhausts me - I've started taking antibiotics - and the nosebleeds, and the cold and wind! In the morning when I step out of my frost-filled sleeping bag, I am grateful for life, the silence, the energy, the wind that represents life, and all the beauty that surrounds me. I feel your energy, I swear I feel it so much and I thank you for the messages, the thoughts and the positivity!!! Every day of this adventure I want to dedicate it to you, with the wish to find or keep the courage to live life in the most intense way possible! 🙏🌈💃🌲
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12.01.2021 (Sandro Gromen-Hayes)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Obóz 1 na K2. Tam było cholernie zimno. Próba stopienia śniegu na litr wody trwała 1,5 godziny, a 3 butle z gazem kręciły się w moim kombinezonie puchowym. Nigdy więcej nie będę patrzył na czajnik w ten sam sposób.
12.01.2021 (Sandro Gromen-Hayes)
(ORGINAL TXT) Camp 1 on K2. It was proper bloody cold. Trying to melt snow for a litre of water took 1.5 hours with 3 gas cylinders rotating through my down suit. I'll never look at a kettle the same way again.
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12.01.2021 (Mingma G)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Pogoda jest dobra, ale trochę wietrznie. Muhammad Ali i zespół naprawili oporęczowanie do obozu 1, ustaliliśmy linie z obozu 1 do obozu 3 . W oknie Nirmal Purja i zespół 7 na szczycie ustalą linię do obozu 4. Pomogą nam również sprawdzić na 7000 m. Tutaj wszystko jest w porządku.
12.01.2021 (Mingma G)
(ORGINAL TXT) Weather is good but little bit windy up there. Muhammad Ali and team fixed lines till camp1, we fixed lines from camp1 to Camp3 and in this window Nirmal Purja and 7 summit team will fix line to camp4. They will also help us check our gears at 7000m. Everything is ok here.
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12.01.2021 ASHOK RAI
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Jesteśmy na polowaniu na zdobycie chwały szczytu K2 pierwszy raz w historii alpinizmu. Niech to polowanie się zacznie!
12.01.2021 ASHOK RAI
(ORGINAL TXT) We are on the hunt of capturing K2 summit glory from the history of mountaineering. Lets this hunt begins!!
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12.01.2021 Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Przygotuj się odpowiednio, by podbić odpowiednią górę. Dla mnie alpinizm to nie tylko pasja i przygoda, to nałóg. Oddychanie rozrzedzonym powietrzem! Zawsze staramy się pójść o krok dalej! Śnienie w obozach wysokich! Zawsze głodny szczytu! Z szerokim uśmiechem na twarzy!
12.01.2021 Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David)
(ORGINAL TXT) One of my best line For me Mountaineering is not just a passion and adventure, It is an addiction. Breathing in thin air! Always aiming to take one step further! Dreaming in the high camps! Always hungry for summit! With a wide smile on a face! On to the Second rotation to camp 2for checking all the gears! Gearing up the right gear for the right mountain to conquer.
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12.01.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Iść, czy nie iść w górę ? Oto jest pytanie. Na ten moment aklimatyzację mam bardzo dobrą i czuję się super. Każde wyjście w górę to eksploatacja organizmu i osłabienie. Aklimatyzacja zaś nie utrzymuje się wiecznie. Trzeba znaleźć złoty środek na zaplanowanie akcji, a nie jest to proste. Pogoda się poprawiła, wyjścia w górę są już możliwe, lecz jeszcze nie na szczyt. W tym tygodniu 3 dni sprzyjają akcji górskiej. Niestety nie 3 dni po sobie, więc jeden trzebaby przetrwać, gdzieś u góry. Każde pięcie się w górę to także narażanie się na niebezpieczeństwo. Spadające kamienie, liny w nie najlepszym stanie. Dziś kilka osób w górze zostało uderzonych. Wyjście w górę ma sens tylko, jeśli chce walczyć o wejście beztlenowe i spać powyżej 7000. Ta opcja będzie mnie to kosztowała ogrom energii. Opcja dwa to czekanie i podtrzymywanie aklimatyzacji. Póki co nie jestem przekonana do niczego. Analizuje wszystkie scenariusze, plusy i minusy. Do każdej mojej decyzji muszę być w 100% przekonana, dlatego daję sobie jeszcze czas…
12.01.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
To go or not to go up? That is the question: At the moment my acclimatization is very good and I feel great. Each step up is an exploitation of the organism and weakness. Acclimatization doesn't last forever. You have to find a golden mean to plan the action, and it is not easy. The weather has improved, ascents are now possible, but not yet to the summit. This week, 3 days are perfect for mountain action. Unfortunately, not 3 days in succession, so one would have to survive, somewhere above. Each climb up also means putting yourself in danger. Falling stones, ropes not in good condition. Going up only makes sense if he wants to fight for not extra oxigen entry and sleep above 7000. This option will cost me a lot of energy. Option two is to wait and maintain acclimatization. So far I'm not convinced of anything. 🤷🏿♀️ Analyzes all the scenarios, pros and cons. I must be 100% convinced of my every decision, so I give myself more time ...
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11.01.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Zespół utworzony dla C4 na 15ego
Ze względu na ciągły silny wiatr z ostatnich dni, niektóre namioty(5), butle z tlenem, stałe linie i pozostawione wyposażenie w wysokim obozie zostały uszkodzone i zmiecione. Jutro Sherpowie wypracują kolejny prom ładunek do C1 i C2, aby przeorganizować obóz i olinowanie. 2 Sherpów : Pasang Nurbu i Sona (wraz z ekipą Nimsów) będą pchać się wyżej zgodnie z harmonogramem 12 stycznia – C2, 13 stycznia – C3, 14 stycznia – odpoczynek i przygotowania w C3 i 15 stycznia – C4 ustawione, jeśli pogoda i góra na to pozwolą.
Dołączę do mojej drużyny do C2, pomagając im w odbudowie trasy i obozów.
11.01.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵)
(ORGINAL TXT) Team formed for C4 set up on 15th 🤞
🦾 Due to the continues high wind from last days, some tents(5), oxygen bottles, fixed lines and left equipment in high camp has been damaged and swept away. Tomorrow Sherpas will make another load ferry to C1 and C2 to rearrange the camp and fixed lines, 2 Sherpas: Pasang Nurbu and Sona (along with the team of Nims) will push higher following the schedule of 12th Jan - C2, 13th Jan - C3, 14th Jan- Rest and preparation in C3 and 15th Jan - C4 set up, if weather and the mountain permits.
👉🏻 I will join my team till C2,helping them to rebuild up the route and camps.
👉🏻 Some members from our team will make another acclimatization rotation, and look forward for next summit weather window.
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11.01.2021 (Seven Summit Treks (SST)🇳🇵
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Widok na nasz basecamp K2 dziś po południu.
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(ORGINAL TXT) That view of our K2 basecamp set up, this afternoon.
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11.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Budząc się do wszystkich pozytywnych wiadomości od was wszystkich dziś rano. Dziękuję wam wszystkim! Niepowodzenia są nieuniknione w życiu, zwłaszcza gdy przekraczasz swoje granice, a to powinno tylko sprawić, że staniesz się silniejszy. Jak możecie wiedzieć (lub nie), zawsze mam plan awaryjny. Jestem tylko trochę wypatroszony, że brakuje mi kolejnego okna na szczyt. Jednakże, plan jest nadal włączony i plan szczytowy zostanie zepchnięty nieco późno w sezonie. Dzisiaj będę się przegrupowywał z moim zespołem. Będziemy musieli zanieść kolejny ciężki transport do wyższych obozów, tak jak ostatnim razem, ale może trochę cięższy. Plan jest taki, aby zakończyć olinowanie do obozu 4, o ile pogoda na to pozwoli.
11.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
(ORGINAL TXT) Waking up to all the positive messages from you all this morning. Thank you all ! 🙌🏼🙏🏼 Setbacks are inevitable in life specially when you are pushing your limits and it should only make you become stronger. As you may know (or may not), I always have a back up plan for a back up plan. I am just a bit gutted about missing another summit window. However, the plan is still ON and summit plan will be pushed a bit late in the season. Today I will be regrouping with my team. We will need to do another heavy load carry to the higher camps just like last time but maybe a bit heavier. It will have to a bigger push this time. The plan is to complete fixing lines upto Camp 4, weather permitting.
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11.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
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11.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
(ORGINAL TXT) GOING UP! - It’s winter here on K2 and that means winter weather. The cold we are prepared for, but the wind is our ultimate enemy. There looks to be a couple small lulls in the wind over the coming days, but also some big spikes. Tomorrow Dr Jon Kedrowski and I are headed back up the mountain to try and take advantage of one of these small lulls in the wind. When we are moving on the mountain I always turn on my live GPS tracker. Up we go!
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10.01.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Dzisiaj był wspaniały dzień w Karakoramie! Wciąż bardzo wietrznie wyżej – ale tu w dolinie było spektakularnie! Odwiedziliśmy Gilkey Memorials i oddaliśmy hołd wszystkim wspinaczom, którzy przybyli tu przed nami, między innymi oddając hołd wielu, którzy stracili życie na K2. Mam ogromny szacunek dla tego miejsca i poświęcam czas po odwiedzeniu pomników za lodowcem, aby napisać i przemyśleć jeszcze więcej. K2 (po lewej)- i Broad Peak (po prawej). To miejsce jest takie masywne, a my jesteśmy tak nieistotni!
10.01.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸)
(ORGINAL TXT) Today was a splendid day in the Karakoram! Still very windy up higher- but down here in the Valley it was spectacular! We visited the Gilkey Memorials and payed tribute to all of the climbers who have come here before us include giving respects to the many who have lost their lives on K2. I have the utmost respect for this place and am also taking the time after visiting the memorials across the glacier to write and reflect even more. I’ll have a new blog post soon about our day over there with a few more photos- for now- one of K2 (left)- and Broad Peak (Right). This place is so massive and we are so insignificant!
A visit to the Gilkey Memorial: Across the Glacier and up on the rock wall is a place that makes the heart heavy. Plates and plaques from the fallen heroes and many that have perished attempting this mountain #k2. It was a beautiful day. I walked away with a deeper appreciation not only for this place but for everything that happens in my life moving forward. I came here grateful for everything I have in Life and eager to see what’s next. The mountain decides if we climb- but ultimately this journey really isn’t about the mountain more than it’s about thankfulness and staying present and being ready for anything.
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10.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Dziś dr Jon Kedrowski i ja skorzystaliśmy z pierwszej dobrej pogody, jaką mieliśmy od jakiegoś czasu, by wspiąć się kilkaset metrów nad basecampem i odwiedzić Gilkey Memorial, by oddać hołd poległym wspinaczom na K2.
10.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
(ORGINAL TXT) PAYING RESPECTS - Today Dr Jon Kedrowski and I took advantage of the first clear weather we’ve had in a while to climb several hundred feet above basecamp to visit the Gilkey Memorial to pay our respects to the fallen climbers on K2. Art Gilkey was a member of the 1953 American K2 expedition who tragically fell ill at the high camp. His teammates made a heroic effort to rescue him and carry him back to safety, but sadly he died on the descent. The Gilkey Memorial was first established to honor Art Gilkey’s life. Over the decades it has become a memorial to all climbers who have died on K2 and the surrounding peaks. Metal plates have the names of the fallen punched into them. The memorial sits up high with panoramic views of K2, Broad Peak, Basecamp, and the entire valley; a fitting tribute to those who loved climbing high in these mountains. I’ve read about the memorial and it was important to me to go and visit it to pay my respects. It was sobering and emotional to be up there and read all of the names on the plates. Behind each name is a story, passions and goals unrealized, loved ones left behind, tragedy and heartbreak reverberating through communities. I am somewhat at a loss for words to describe how it felt standing there paying my respects. I said a silent prayer to all those who have been lost in these mountains and asked for safe passage.
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10.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Nasza ekipa dotarła dziś do obozu 2 i był to wrak. Stwierdziliśmy, że zarówno nasze namioty, jak i cały sprzęt, który zostawiliśmy tutaj na plan szczytu, są zniszczone i zmiecione przez wiatr. Straciliśmy wszystko, w tym wszystkie nasze zestawy; śpiwory, materace, podgrzewane wkładki do butów, rękawice/rękawice wierzchołkowe, warstwy spodnie na szczycie, sprzęt paralotniowy, sprzęt do gotowania itp. Jestem zdruzgotany tym, że przerywam tę wiadomość. Teraz muszę wszystko jeszcze raz ocenić i powtórzyć.
10.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
(ORGINAL TXT) Our team reached to Camp 2 today and it was a wreckage site. We found that both our tents and all equipments that we had left here for the summit plan are all destroyed and swept away by the wind. We have lost everything including all our kits; sleeping bags, mattresses, heated shoe insoles, summit gloves/mittens, summit base layers, paragliding equipment, cooking equipment etc. I am devastated to be breaking this news. Now, I have to reassess and replan everything. All team members are back at the base camp now. More updates to follow ! Stay tuned.
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10.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 W oczekiwaniu na lepszą pogodę, jaką mieliśmy w zeszłym tygodniu, dr Jon Kedrowski i ja możemy wspiąć się wyżej na K2. Na razie czekamy i jesteśmy gotowi do drogi, gdy pogoda się uspokoi. (Broad Peak popisujący się w tle tego zdjęcia!)
10.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
(ORGINAL TXT) WAITING - for more good weather like this day we had last week so Dr Jon Kedrowski and I can climb higher on K2. For now we wait, and stay ready to go once the weather calms. (Broad Peak showing off in the background of this pic!)
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10.01.2021 (Oswald Rodrigo Pereira 🇵🇱)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Brakuje już trochę akcji na dużej wysokości // podjętej na 6300 m
10.01.2021 (Oswald Rodrigo Pereira 🇵🇱)
(ORGINAL TXT) Already missing a little bit of high altitude action 🎥🔥🥶 // taken at 6300 m
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09.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Jutro ja i moja ekipa idziemy do Obozu 2, aby sprawdzić nasz namiot i sprzęt, który tam zostawiliśmy na nasz szczytowy cykl. Spodziewamy się pewnych zniszczeń i zakłóceń, ponieważ przez ostatnie kilka dni mieliśmy niespokojne warunki pogodowe. Siła huraganu wynosiła do 120 km/godz. Członkowie innych zespołów również korzystali z naszego namiotu ze względu na ograniczoną przestrzeń. Ostatnio 10 dni temu odnotowano, że nasz namiot nie był w pełni zabezpieczony i od tego czasu jesteśmy na obozie podstawowym. Dlatego zanim poczynimy dalsze postępy, musimy się tam dostać, ocenić sytuację.
09.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
(ORGINAL TXT) Tomorrow me and my team are set to leave for Camp 2 in order to check our tent and equipments that we had left there for our summit cycle. Some damage and disruption is expected, as we had unsettling weather conditions for the last few days. There had been hurricane force wind of upto 120km/hr. Members from other teams have also used our tent due to a limited space. It was last reported 10 days ago that our tent was not fully secured and we have been at the basecamp since then. Therefore, prior to making further progress, we need to get there, assess the situation and ensure everything is set for the prominent push later.🤙🏼🙌🏽🙏🏽
09.01.2021 (Lakpa Dendi Sherpa)
📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Następna wędrówka, jutro do obozu II , i powrót do basecampu.
(ORGINAL TXT) High in the mountains Go Go Go ! 👉🏻Next hike, tomorrow to the Camp II 🏕, and will return to basecamp again. 🙌🏽🙏🏽🙌 🤙🏼
09.01.2021 (ASHOK RAI)
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09.01.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Cierpliwość. Bez niej nie da się osiągnąć rzeczy wielkich Czekamy na poprawę pogody
09.01.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
(ORGINAL TXT) Patience. Without it, it is impossible to achieve great things 👌 We are waiting for the weather to improve 🤗. 🙏
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09.01.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Dzisiaj była o wiele lepsza pogoda – słońce zaczęło wychodzić. Wkrótce będzie dość ładna pogoda na spacer po lodowcu. Wciąż zbyt wietrznie, by móc jeszcze wspiąć się na górę. Za kilka dni okno pogodowe będzie dobrze wyglądać, więc poczekamy i zobaczymy czy góra pozwoli nam spróbować się wspiąć. W jakim celu – co zrobić, aby pozostać w doskonałej kondycji fizycznej, gdy pogoda jest tak zła przez długie dni? Co powiesz na trochę jogi? Wplatam w kopule 30 minutową rutynę w każdy poranek, aby pozostać ostrym, pozostać gibkim. Więcej o tym i innych częściach mojej rutyny treningowej w moim następnym wpisie na blogu już wkrótce – ale na razie ciesz się zachodem słońca.
09.01.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸)
(ORGINAL TXT) It was much Better weather today- the sun began to pop out. Soon it Will be reasonably nice weather for a walk on the glacier. Still too windy to go up quite yet. In a few days a weather window is looking good so we will wait and see if the mountain will let us try to climb. In the meantime- what do we do to stay in primed physical condition when the weather gets so bad for prolonged days? How about some Yoga? I weave a nice 30 minute routine into each morning inside the dome to stay sharp, stay limber and get some blood flowing. More about this and other parts of my workout routine in my next blog post coming soon- but for now enjoy the sunset.
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08.01.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Z wiatrami powyżej 50mph w Basecamp – Jenga z gośćmi specjalnymi Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David), Nirmal Purja i Chhang Dawa Sherpa. Colin O’Brady i ja gościliśmy naszych kumpli. To był niekończący się śmiech – zwłaszcza gdy wieża zrobiła się bardzo wysoka i upadła jednym złym ruchem. Godziny mijają szybko z niesamowitymi przyjaciółmi w górach – wdzięczni za takie chwile, kiedy wielcy ludzie spotykają się w zimnych miejscach, a K2 czeka w chmurach…
08.01.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸)
(ORGINAL TXT) With winds over 50mph in Basecamp- the Jenga Dome was rocking with special guests Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David), Nirmal Purja and Chhang Dawa Sherpa. Colin O'Brady and I hosted our pals for endless laughs - especially when the tower got really tall and fell down with one wrong move. The hours pass quickly with awesome friends in the mountains- grateful for moments like these when great people come together in cold places with K2 waiting up in the clouds
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08.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Na żywo z K2 Basecamp. I to właśnie dlatego zimowa wyprawa jest tak trudna. Nie sądzę, żeby dzisiaj dużo się wspinać. Mam nadzieję, że gdziekolwiek się dzisiaj znajdziecie, będzie wam cieplej niż nam!?
08.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
(ORGINAL TXT) WINDY 🌬 AND COLD 🥶- Coming to you live from K2 Basecamp. And that ladies and gentlemen is why a winter expedition is that much harder. I don’t think much climbing will be happening today. We’ll be hunkered down waiting out this storm. I hope wherever you find yourself today you are warmer than we are!!
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08.01.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Silny wiatr w K2 Basecamp, nie ma mowy, że możemy się wspinać. Sprężyny są wysokie, a członkowie cieszą się z małych rzeczy. Nasi kucharze zaskakują nas swoimi pysznymi potrawami w basecamp .
08.01.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵)
(ORGINAL TXT)🦾 Strong wind in K2 Basecamp, there is no way we can climb. Sprits are high and members are enjoying with small things. Our cooks are surprising us with their delicious meals 🥘 at basecamp 😆
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08.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Cierpliwość jest kluczem! Atakuj tylko wtedy, gdy wiesz, że możesz wygrać tę walkę. Przygotowanie psychiczne jest tak samo ważne jak przygotowanie fizyczne.
08.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
(ORGINAL TXT) Patience is the key ! Only attack when you know you can win the battle . 🙌🏽🙏🏽 Mental preparation is just as important as physical preparation. . Me and my team are patiently waiting at the base camp for the right weather for further progress on the climb . . For those who couldn’t be out in the nature due to pandemic, my thoughts are with you all. Stay strong, stay positive. Remember there will always be an end to any misery .🤙🏼🙌🏽🙏🏽
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07.01.2021 (Carlos Garranzo - MV Alvarez)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 WSZYSTKO TAKIE SAMO, WSZYSTKO DOBRZE” Czeka nas kilka dni złej pogody, podczas której nie można pracować w górach. Starają się utrzymać wysokie morale i „wytrzymać” w tych trudnych warunkach, aby jak najmniej się zużywać, chociaż jest to nieuniknione.
07.01.2021 (Carlos Garranzo - MV Alvarez)
ALL THE SAME, ALL RIGHT" You will have a few days of bad weather, during which you will not be able to work in the mountains. They try to maintain high morale and "endure" in these difficult conditions in order to wear yourself out as little as possible, although this is inevitable. "The good atmosphere in BC continues and the willingness to cooperate with each other, although inevitably groups are created by the affinity of character. There is information on the web that the wind in K2 in front of our base exceeds 100 km / h. THIS DATA IS WRONG, they correspond to the wind at the top. . In BC, Seven Summit Treks (SST) an hour ago, the wind between 25-35 km / hi temperature between -24 / -35ºC.
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07.01.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Dziś był to kolejny dzień burzy i nie tylko, z wiatrami wiejącymi z prędkością do 50-60 km/h w bazie. Słyszałem, że wczoraj również w Waszyngtonie był burzliwy dzień. Współczuję rannym lub tym, którzy stracili życie i ich rodzinom. Złożyłem wizytę ekipie w kuchni. Absolutnie kocham tych facetów, ponieważ robią jedzenie, siekają lód z lodowca na wodę, a oni sprawiają, że doświadczenie to jest tu wyjątkowe. Tak ciężko pracują! Jestem im wdzięczna za to, że udało im się utrzymać naszą ekipę na długo. Oprócz zarobków i napiwków, które otrzymają z pracy na naszej wyprawie, dzięki zebranym środkom. Moja fundacja będzie odpoczywać w pieniądzach, które podarowałeś tym chłopakom, aby zapłacić im jeszcze więcej. Możecie pomóc, rozważcie przekazanie darowizny już teraz! Moja fundacja non-profit, N.O.D. Everest Foundation, nadzoruje ten fundraiser i jestem podekscytowany tym, że mogę zapłacić tym facetom więcej za ich ciężką pracę.
07.01.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸)
Today was another storm day and more to come with winds gusting up to 50-60mph in k2 base camp. I heard it was a stormy day in Washington DC yesterday too, my sympathies to those injured or who lost their lives and their families. I paid a visit to the team in the kitchen. I absolutely love these guys because they make the food, chop the ice out of the glacier for water, and they make the experience here extra special. They work so hard! I’m grateful for them and how they manage to keep our teams fed all expedition long. In addition to the wages and tips they will receive from working for our expedition, through the funds raised, my foundation will be chipping in money you have donated to pay these guys even more. You can help, consider donating now! My non-profit, the N.O.D. Everest Foundation is overseeing this fundraiser and I’m excited to pay these guys more for all their hard work on the expedition.
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07.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Jednym z najłatwiejszych sposobów na śmierć w górach jest próba wymuszenia tego w przypadku złej pogody. W tej chwili pogoda jest ZŁA, a to sprawia, że nasza decyzja każdego ranka właśnie teraz jest bardzo łatwa… bądźcie bezpieczni w basecampie i czekajcie, aż będzie lepiej!
07.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
(ORGINAL TXT) PATIENCE - One of the easiest ways to die in the mountains is to try and force the issue when it comes to bad weather. Right now the weather is BAD, and that makes our decision each morning right now very easy...stay safe in basecamp and wait for it to get better! The mountain will decide if/when we can go up again. In the ever connected and busy world we all live in, stillness in body and mind can be a very unfamiliar place to find oneself. Thankfully I embrace the discomfort of this stillness and am content to patiently wait as long as it takes to have a shot of reaching my goals.
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07.01.2021 (Dawa Temba Sherpa)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Nasz zespół powiedział, że wyglądamy tak samo! Co ty na to powiesz?Z moim szefem i bratem Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David) To jest zima Elite Exped K2! Witajcie moi przyjaciele z basecampu. Czekamy na odpowiednią porę
07.01.2021 (Dawa Temba Sherpa)
(ORGINAL TXT) Our team said that we looks like same! What you say? With my boss and brother Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David) This is Elite Exped K2 winter! Hello my friends from basecamp.
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07.01.2021 (Atanas Skatov)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 W drodze do Camp 1 – K2 Winter Expedition. Moja pierwsza rotacja aklimatyzacyjna.
07.01.2021 (Atanas Skatov)
(ORGINAL TXT) On the way to Camp 1 - K2 Winter Expedition. My first acclimatization rotation
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07.01.2021 (Mingma G)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 To jest wideo z około 7100m, po 300 metrowym mocowaniu liny nad Czarną Piramidą. Mieliśmy zimny i mało wietrzny dzień, ale udało nam się dojść do 7300m.
07.01.2021 (Mingma G)
(ORGINAL TXT) This is video from around 7100m, After 300 rope fixing above Black Pyramid. We had cold and Little windy day but we made it possible to reach 7300m. 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.
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07.01.2021 Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Jeden z moich najlepszych wersetów:
„Pułapka jest pułapką tylko wtedy, gdy o niej nie wiesz. Jeśli o tym wiesz, to wyzwanie ”.
– China Mieville
07.01.2021 Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David)
(ORGINAL TXT) One of my best line “A trap is only trap if you don’t know about it. If you know about it, it’s a challenge.” - China Mieville So here is no place for excuse! I am on to the challenge. This is Elite Exped K2 Winter.
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07.01.2021 (Adriana Brownlee)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Zawsze uśmiechnięta, nawet przy -30 stopniach + wideo mały spacer po lodowcu
07.01.2021 (Adriana Brownlee)
Always smiling, even at -30 degrees 🤪
Just a little vid walking through the icefall ❄️ video: Gelje Sherpa
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07.01.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 W ciągu najbliższych dni na wysokości 6500-7000 metrów ma wiać wiatr z prędkością 80 km/h, a na szczycie z prędkością przekraczającą nawet 100 km/h, co oczywiście uniemożliwia jakiekolwiek działania. Takie warunki utrzymać się mają przez najbliższy tydzień. @gory.magazyn
07.01.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
In the next few days, at an altitude of 6500-7000 meters, the wind is expected to blow at a speed of 80 km/h, and on top of that at a speed of more than 100 km/h, which obviously makes any action impossible. These conditions are to be maintained for the next week. "I am all the more pleased that we have taken advantage of practically every hour of good weather, now we will face what is, in a way, the essence of winter Himalayanism, that is... waiting for the next weather window" - says Magdalena Gorzkowska - The Peak of Your Possibilities. Below you can see some shots 🎥 from the first days of the mountain action - exits to ABC, C1 and C2.
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07.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Obiecuję, że najcięższa, ostatnia i największa zima alpinistyczna k2 będzie należała do nepalskiej społeczności wspinaczkowej . Wszystkie 13×8000 szczytów zostało zdobytych zimą przez naszą międzynarodową społeczność wspinaczkową, więc byłoby wielkim osiągnięciem dla nepalskiej społeczności wspinaczkowej zrobić historię . Nie opuszczę obozu bazowego, dopóki misja nie zostanie zakończona Sprawiedliwości stanie się zadość i misja zostanie zrealizowana.
07.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
(ORGINAL TXT)I promise the hardest, the last and the greatest mountaineering feet k2 winter will belong to the Nepalese climbing community 🇳🇵. All 13x8000 peaks have been climbed in winter by our international climbing community so it would be a great feat for the Nepalese climbing community to make history 🙌🏽🙏🏽 . I will not leave the base camp until the mission is accomplished 🙌🏽🙏🏽 . The justice will be done and the mi
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07.01.2021 (Sergi Mingote)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 DZIEŃ 19 Base Camp 4,942m / -27 ° C Tętno w spoczynku: 58 Nasycenie krwi tlenem: 29 „Nowy wietrzny dzień, oznaczony jogą” No tak … wiatr nie ustaje i wydaje się, że nie da przerwy. Teraz zaczyna się „wojna psychologiczna” przeciwko sobie. Zaczynają się pojawiać pytania: co ja tu robię? Musieli już ewakuować dwóch towarzyszy! Jaki to ma sens? Czy zimą będzie niemożliwa zdobycie szczytu? I na wszystkie te podstępne pytania, które zadaje twój mózg, musisz umieć odpowiedzieć racjonalnie i spokojnie.Nasze głowy nakazują więcej, niż myślimy, i musimy wiedzieć, jak radzić sobie w tych trudnych chwilach, inaczej nasze marzenie może zostać utracone. udaje mi się, że wykorzystuję to, co najlepsze ze swoich postaw, maksymalny dzienny uśmiech i szukam rozrywki.
07.01.2021 (Sergi Mingote)
DAY 19 Base Camp 4,942m / -27°C Heart rate at rest: 58 Oxygen saturation of the blood: 29 "A new windy day, marked by yoga" Well yes ... The wind does not stop and it seems that there is no break. Now the "psychological warfare" against each other begins. Questions begin to arise: what am I doing here? They must have evacuated two companions! What is the point of this? Will it be impossible to get to the top in winter? And to all these insidious questions that your brain asks, you must be able to answer rationally and calmly. Our heads command more than we think, and we must know how to deal with these difficult moments, otherwise our dream may be lost. I manage to use the best of my attitudes, maximize my daily smile and look for entertainment.
Today at 15:35 Today was a much more bearable day thanks to the morning of laughter with my colleagues and the afternoon of yoga. Yes, yes ... you have read it well. Our Bulgarian colleague Atanas Skatov offered us private yoga classes, which gave us energy! Such moments make our day better. And also that we can strengthen our body and spirit by combining our desire to climb the mountain with our ability to resist difficulties. I feel good. My friends feel good too. But our faces and our bodies are beginning to degrade overnight. The wear and tear here, at an altitude of 5000 meters and almost 30 degrees below zero, is very high, and this can be more difficult than climbing alone. Friends of "Dream Big", tomorrow more.
A photo from C1 with my Samaya of only 1 Kg weight protecting me from the outside
▪️ 🇵🇱 Zdjęcie z C1 z moją Samayą o wadze tylko 1 kg!
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06.01.2021 (Sergi Mingote)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 DZIEŃ 18 Baza 4 942 m / -29 ° C Tętno w spoczynku: 61 Nasycenie krwi tlenem: 89 „Życie w BC jest łatwiejsze” Bez wątpienia. Mieszkanie w CB nie jest łatwe, ale nie można go porównać do przebywania na 2 metrach kwadratowych przez 3 noce. Tutaj mamy resztę naszych kolegów. Gorące jedzenie i napoje. Większy namiot z lepszym materacem. I tak … zawsze jesteśmy poniżej minus 25 stopni … ale jest lepiej niż minus 40 i przy wietrze 70 km / h wstrząsającym naszym namiotem. Dzisiejszego popołudnia byłem bardzo szczęśliwy i zmotywowany, ponieważ mogłem napisać do mojej rodziny, ale wkrótce potem żołądek powiedział mi, że nie jest taki szczęśliwy. Całe popołudnie „biegałem” do zimnej toalety, której nie będę wyjaśniał, jak to jest … na wypadek, gdybyś jadł! Mimo to, przyjaciele „Dream Big”, jutro więcej.
06.01.2021 (Sergi Mingote)
DAY 18 Base 4 942 m / -29 ° C Heart rate at rest: 61 Oxygen saturation of the blood: 89 "Life in BC is easier" No doubt. Living in CB is not easy, but it cannot be compared to living on 2 square meters for 3 nights. Here we have the rest of our colleagues. Hot food and drinks. A bigger tent with a better mattress. And so ... We are always below minus 25 degrees ... but it is better than minus 40 and with a wind of 70 km / h shaking our tent. I was very happy and motivated this afternoon because I could write to my family, but soon afterwards my stomach told me that it is not so happy. All afternoon I was "running" to the cold toilet, which I will not explain how it is ... in case you eat! Still, friends of "Dream Big", more tomorrow.
new videos from previous days
Sergi Mingote C1-C2 K2 Winter video: ALBERT BARCELÓ 🎥
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06.01.2021 (Mattia Conte)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Powrót do Base Camp po pierwszej rotacji w obozie 1 (6075 m)
06.01.2021 (Mattia Conte)
Return to Base Camp after first rotation in Camp 1 (6075 m)
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06.01.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Sztorm to też zabawne dni. Nie mogę się doczekać, żeby za tydzień lub dłużej wrócić na górę. To jest typowa zimowa pogoda w Karakorum. Nazywamy to „Karakoram Gray”. Na początku tej wyprawy mieliśmy kilka super niebieskich dni na niebie i bardzo mało wiatru. Cóż, wiedzieliśmy, że to nadchodzi! wiatr wieje z prędkością 50mph powyżej 22.000’/7200m i utrzymuje się tak przez co najmniej 7-10 dni, może dłużej.
I tak ma być przez najbliższe dni. Więc co zrobimy, żeby minąć ten czas? Jenga!! Colin O’Brady wziął dwa pierwsze mecze, potem wróciłem z dwoma własnymi zwycięstwami… ale potem dwie kolejne epickie bitwy i jestem w 4 meczach do 2, co będzie dalej? (Którego z naszych pozostałych kolegów z wyprawy powinniśmy zaprosić do kopuły na mecz Jenga z nami? )
06.01.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸)
(ORGINAL TXT) Stormy Days are fun days too. Looking forward to maybe getting to go back up the mountain in a week or more. This is typical Karakoram winter weather. We call this “Karakoram Gray”. At the beginning of this k2 winter2021 expedition- we had some super blue sky days and very little wind. Well- we knew this was coming! 😕🥶 winds are upwards of 50mph above 22,000’/7200m and are staying that way for at least 7-10 days, maybe longer.
And it’s supposed to be like this for DAYS to come. So what do we do to pass the time? Jenga!!! It’s getting real over here! Colin O'Brady took the first two games, then I came back with two wins of my own- but then two more epic battles later and I’’m down 4 games to 2, what’s going to happen next? (Which one of our other fellow expedition friends should we invite into the dome for a game of Jenga with us? 🤛🙌🤙🤙)
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06.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Burzliwy dzień tutaj w K2 basecamp. -20C. Windchill -40
06.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
(ORGINAL TXT) Stormy day here in K2 basecamp. -20C. Windchill -40
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06.01.2021 (Dawa Temba Sherpa)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Rotacja 1 wykonana. Obóz 2 zaliczony. Teraz czekamy na dobrą pogodę. Zróbmy historię, by kiedykolwiek zdobyć szczyt na K2 na lodowatej, mroźnej zimie.Czekamy na odpowiednią porę
06.01.2021 (Dawa Temba Sherpa)
(ORGINAL TXT) Rotation 1 done Camp 2 touched down Now waiting for good weather to go Let's make a history to ever summit on K2 on icy cold winter. Challenge accepted Good to go! Over n Out
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06.01.2021 (Gelje Sherpa)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Historia mówi: K2 nigdy nie zdobyta zimą, uważana za najzimniejszą i najbardziej wietrzną górą.
06.01.2021 (Gelje Sherpa)
(ORGINAL TXT) History say: K2 never summited on winter, regard as coldest and windiest mountain for the climbers which stopping them for summit. Gelje Sherpa: Challenge accepted Good to go! Over n Out
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06.01.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Zła pogoda w obozie bazowym, ale zadowoleni, dostaliśmy naszą pierwszą rundę aklimatyzacyjną na górze. Wszyscy członkowie spędzili na górze 2-3 noce i teraz czekają na następną okazję do wejścia na górę. Wszystko dobrze i pozdrowienia z obozu bazowego K2
06.01.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵)
(ORGINAL TXT) Bad weather in base camp, but satisfied, we got our first acclimatization round on the mountain. All members spent 2-3 nights on the mountain and are now waiting for the next opportunity to go up. 💪 All is well and greetings from K2 base camp ⛺️ .
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06.01.2021 Elite Himalayan Adventures
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Zawsze trochę wyżej. Poznajcie obu dyrektorów:
Nirmal Purja: Pierwszy Gurkha na szczycie Everestu, posiada wielokrotny rekord świata prędkości na ponad 8000 m, w tym Everest, Lhotse i Makalu, stworzył historię, dzięki której zdobył 14 najwyższych szczytów świata w ciągu zaledwie 6 miesięcy i 6 dni, a także otrzymał nagrodę Piolet d’Or Asia, uznając go za „Sherpa roku 2020”.
06.01.2021 Elite Himalayan Adventures
The vision behind Elite Himalayan Adventures. 'Always a little higher' Meet both our directors:
Nirmal Purja - First Gurkha to summit Everest, holds multiple speed world record on above 8000m including Everest, Lhotse and Makalu, created history making speed ascents of Worlds 14 highest peaks in just 6 months 6 days and was awarded the Piolet d'Or Asia deeming him the 'Sherpa of the year 2020'
Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David) - World's highest long line high altitude rescuer, 8 times Everest Summit and a K2 legend. He is also the youngest person to climb all the 14 highest peaks and also was awarded the Piolet d'Or Asia deeming him the 'Sherpa of the year 2019'.
These two legends are currently on historic mission of #k2winterascent which remains unclimbed in #winter till this date. Not only the mountain is technically challenging but the weather in winter is completely unpredictable along with extremely strong wind speed that could reach upto 120km/hr and temperatures going below -65 degrees.
However both our directors are determined and working together with the teams to make this achievement, not just for the sake of setting a record but above all, for the #humanrace.
If you would like to grab the opportunity to climb with these two legends and our elite team, please send us your enquiry at: Info@eliteexped.com
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06.01.2021 Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 K2 wyprawa zimowa Elite Himalayan Adventures. Niech rozpocznie się odliczanie! Niech ta pogoda da nam cios na początek. Jestem zdeterminowany z celem i stoję tu mocno!
06.01.2021 Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David)
(ORGINAL TXT) K2 winter expedition Elite Himalayan Adventures team Lets the countdown begins! Let’s this weather gives us a start blow. I am determined with a goal and I am here standing strong.
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06.01.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 O czymkolwiek marzysz, czegokolwiek pragniesz, po prostu zrób to. Lepszego momentu może nie być, jutra może nie być, więc żyj i działaj teraz ! U nas bardzo silne wiatry więc siedzimy w Bazie Tak będzie przez kilka dni.
06.01.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
Whatever you dream of, whatever you want, just do it. There may not be a better moment, there may not be tomorrow, so live and act now !👌We have very strong winds so we sit in the Database ✔️ It will be like this for a few days.
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06.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Znajdujemy się w basecampie K2 na wysokości 5200 metrów. Warunki w tej chwili nie są zbyt przyjemne i przewiduje się, że przez kilka następnych dni będą jeszcze gorsze przy temperaturach do minus -50 stopni Celsjusza. Ale wciąż jesteśmy w Internecie i możemy na bieżąco informować świat o naszych postępach dzięki Inmarsat i ich jednostce.
06.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
We are at basecamp of K2 at 5200 metres in elevation . The conditions right now is not very pleasant and it’s expected to get even worse for next few days with the temperatures upto minus -50 degrees Celsius . But we are still on the internet and able to update the world on our progress thanks to Inmarsat and their BGAN unit
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05.01.2012 (Sergi Mingote)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 DZIEŃ 17 Camp 2 / Base Camp 6,556m / 4,942m Tętno w spoczynku: 63 Nasycenie krwi tlenem: 80. Ostatnie trzy dni na wysokości nauczyły mnie kilku rzeczy. Po pierwsze, niezbędna jest możliwość towarzystwa dobrego wspinacza przypiętego do liny. Po drugie, że przez trzy dni na wysokości podczas zimowej wyprawy, a konkretnie na najbardziej wymagającej 8000 na świecie, wszystko się komplikuje. Jesteś ciągle zamarznięty, z warstwą lodu, która sprawia, że zawsze czujesz zimno. A także zużycie jest znacznie wyższe. I trzeci. Wielkie różnice w tym samym miejscu.
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 05.01.2012 (Sergi Mingote)
DAY 17 Camp 2 / Base Camp 6,556m / 4,942m Heart rate at rest: 63 Oxygen saturation of the blood: 80. The last three days at altitude have taught me several things. First of all, it is necessary to be accompanied by a good climber attached to a rope. Secondly, that for three days at altitude during a winter expedition, specifically on the most demanding 8000 in the world, everything gets complicated. You are still frozen, with a layer of ice that makes you always feel the cold. And the consumption is also much higher. And third. Big differences in the same place. Today at 22:42 I know I am not saying anything new. But when you live in your body, the experience is much more intense. It was three days of little drinking, little food and almost no sleeping with intense wind every night. Especially the second one, which practically destroyed only two tents set up. Today, Juan Pablo and I (especially myself) arrived at the CB with a "reservation" set up. And not wanting to be a bad sinister, because I saw that the lower part of the mountain is demanding, a large number of climbers will not easily reach high altitudes. I would like to be wrong. Tomorrow more.
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05.01.2021 (Juan Pablo Mohr Prieto 🇨🇱)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 29-tego dotarliśmy do bazy K2. Energia tej góry jest imponująca, za pierwszym razem, gdy ją zobaczyłem, chciałem płakać. Tej zimy mieliśmy ekstremalne temperatury: tylko w Base Camp zarejestrowaliśmy temperatury poniżej -35ºc. Karakoram jest miejscem prawdziwej pionowości, a w jego obrębie znajduje się wiele niezbadanych gór. Zostawiam ci kilka zdjęć w drodze do bazy. Teraz udaliśmy się do Obozu 1 i Obozu 2, aby zrobić pierwszą rotację aklimatyzacyjną. Spaliśmy 2 noce w C1, jedną w C2, a teraz wracamy do Base Camp. Wkrótce wgramy zdjęcia z pierwszej rotacji.
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 05.01.2021 (Juan Pablo Mohr Prieto 🇨🇱)
On the 29th we reached the K2 base. The energy of this mountain is impressive, the first time I saw it, I wanted to cry. This winter we had extreme temperatures: only at Base Camp we recorded temperatures below -35ºc. The Karakoram is a place of true verticality, with many unexplored mountains within it. I leave you some photos on the way to the Base Camp. Now we went to Camp 1 and Camp 2 to do the first acclimatization rotation. We slept 2 nights in C1, one in C2, and now we return to Base Camp. Soon we will upload photos from the first rotation.
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05.01.2021 (Arnold Coster)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Ceremonia Pudży jest zawsze miłym momentem podczas wyprawy. Poza tym dla naszych pracowników jest to miłe spotkanie grupowe, nawet w wietrznych warunkach – 20 Base Camp.
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 05.01.2021 (Arnold Coster)
(ORGINAL TXT) The Puja ceremony is always a nice moment during the expedition. Besides it's important for our Sherpa staff it's a nice group gathering, even in windy - 20 Base Camp conditions.
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05.01.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Prosząc o bezpieczne przejście. Dzisiaj był to najburzliwszy dzień w bazie K2 od czasu naszego przybycia tydzień temu. Zrobiliśmy wiele – włącznie z rotacją na górze dla aklimatyzacji, ale jest jedna rzecz, którą musieliśmy zrobić zanim pozwolono nam wejść wyżej dla potencjalnego osiągnięcia szczytu: Buddyjski Lama prowadzi Ceremonię Pudży. Jest to moja 7. wyprawa na szczyt o wysokości 8000 m – jest to więc tradycja, którą absolutnie kocham. Wspinanie się na góry ma na celu zebranie wszystkich w Basecampie. Zwłaszcza na tej wyprawie k2 zima 2021. Solidna Pudża jest tak zabawna, ponieważ szanujemy górę, spędzamy czas z innymi uczestnikami wyprawy – prosimy o bezpieczne przejście, ale też szanujemy się nawzajem bez względu na pochodzenie, umiejętności wspinaczkowe, styl, czy intencje bycia tutaj. Ta góra jest z pewnością uwodzicielska, ale jest też bardzo magiczna, niebezpieczna i trzeba ją szanować. Uwielbiam być częścią zespołu z ludźmi z całego świata w historycznej próbie, ale przede wszystkim chodzi o to, aby być bezpiecznym i dobrze się bawić!
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 05.01.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸)
(ORGINAL TXT) Today was the stormiest it’s been in k2 base camp since we arrived a week ago. We’ve done a lot- including a rotation on the mountain for acclimatization, but there’s one thing we needed to do before being allowed to go any higher for potential summit pushes: the Buddhist Lama leads the Puja Ceremony. This is my 7th 8000m peak expedition- so it’s a tradition I absolutely love. Climbing mountains is intended to bring everyone in Basecamp together. Especially on this k2winter 2021 expedition. A solid Puja is so much fun because we pay respects to the mountain, we spend time with other members of the expedition- and we ask for safe passage but we also honor one another regardless of background, climbing skills, style, or intentions of being here. This mountain is certainly alluring, but it is also very magical, dangerous, and needs to be respected. I love being a part of a team with people from all over the world here on a historic attempt, but most of all it’s about being safe and having fun!
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05.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 DZIEŃ PUJA – Wykorzystaliśmy złą pogodę wysoko na górze na dzisiejszą uroczystość Pudży. Ceremonia Pudży jest buddyjską ceremonią oddającą szacunek górze i proszącą o błogosławieństwa i bezpieczne przejście. Lama (święty człowiek) mówi serię modlitw. Na wszystkich moich 8000-metrowych wyprawach bardzo podobał mi się ten rytuał. Wierzę, że ważne jest, aby uznać, że w końcu my, zwykli śmiertelnicy, jesteśmy na łasce góry, pogody i mocy, na które nie mamy wpływu. Miło było spotkać się z innymi międzynarodowymi wspinaczami i Szerpami, którzy są tutaj w basecampie i poprosić o bezpieczne przejście podczas naszych wspólnych podróży.
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 05.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
(ORGINAL TXT) PUJA DAY - We took advantage of the bad weather up high on the mountain to have a Puja ceremony today. A Puja ceremony is a Buddhist ceremony paying respect to the mountain and asking for blessings and safe passage. A Lama (holy man) says a series of prayers, and as climbers we each put a piece of climbing equipment by the Stupa to be blessed. On all of my 8000m expeditions I have really loved this ritual. I believe it’s important to recognize that at the end of the day us mere mortals are at the mercy of the mountain, weather, and powers beyond our control. It was nice to come together with all of the other international climbers and Sherpas who are here in basecamp and ask for safe passage on our collective journeys ahead.
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05.01.2021 Tamara Lunger
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Tutaj wszystko jest inne odkąd byłam latem 2014! Alex Gavan i ja wróciliśmy do Base Camp po 2 nocach na górze, jednej nocy w Obozie Japońskim, około 5800 m. i jeden na Camp 1, mniej więcej na 6100 m. Z tego co widzę i słyszę to rozumiem, że fundamentalną rzeczą umieć przebić K2 bez tlenu będzie dobra aklimatyzacja. Więc zróbmy to sobie w głowie, aby zrobić to właściwie. Zawsze tak wieje! Wyobrażam sobie, że to będzie najtrudniejsza rzecz, jaką zamierzam zrobić! Ten moment w moim życiu sprawia, że każdego dnia odkrywam w sobie nową siłę i czuję się bardzo pewny siebie i uśmiechnięta, mimo że warunki tutaj, pomiędzy chłodem a wiatrem, nie są najłatwiejsze. Bycie tak blisko natury daje mi tak silne uczucia!
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 05.01.2021 Tamara Lunger
(ORGINAL TXT) It's all different here at K2 compared to the summer of 2014! Alex and I returned to Base Camp after 2 nights on the mountain, one night at the Japanese Camp, at about 5800 m. and one at Camp 1, more or less at 6100 m., right before a few days of nasty weather. From what I see and hear, I understand that the key thing to be able to summit K2 without oxygen will be a good acclimatization. So let's get it right. K2 with its power won't make it easy for us. At the top it is always so windy! I imagine it will be the hardest thing I'll ever do! This moment of my life makes me discover every day a new strength inside me and I feel very confident and smiling, even if the conditions here, between cold and wind, are not the easiest. Being so close to nature so strong gives me equally strong feelings! 🙏
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05.01.2021 (Gelje Sherpa)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Podróżując tysiące mil z głodem szczytu w najzimniejszych dniach zimy na tej gigantycznej górze, K2.Z niecierpliwością czekam na to, by pomachać moją flagą na szczycie. Możemy nazwać to zdjęcie promocją na szczyt z moim zespołem Elite Exped. Zróbmy to. Czekamy na odpowiednią porę
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 05.01.2021 (Gelje Sherpa)
(ORGINAL TXT) Traveling thousand miles away with a hunger of summit in this coldest hours of winter in this gigantic mountain, K2. I am looking forward to wave my flag on the summit. We can call this picture as a promo for summit with my team of Elite Exped. Lets do it. We are waiting for the right time 🤙🏽🤙🏽
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05.01.2021 Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Cały świat nas obserwuje, łącznie z błogosławieństwem od wszystkich bogów dla naszej zimowej wyprawy K2. Dzisiaj nasz zespół Elite Himalayan Adventures ma dzień Pudży (dzień kultu) dla boga gór za błogosławieństwo dla naszej historycznej wyprawy na górę K2.
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 05.01.2021 Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David)
(ORGINAL TXT) Whole world is watching us including blessing from all gods for our K2 winter expedition. Today our Elite Himalayan Adventures team have Puja day(worship day) for god of mountains for blessing to our historic expedition to mount K2. Stay updated! 🙌🏽🙏🏽
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05.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Kilka relacji z dnia od Colin`a! ⛰️
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 05.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
A few stories of the day from Colin!
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05.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Ceremonia Pudży K2 Basecamp dziś rano – zawsze uważam ją za bardzo spokojną. Było bardzo zimno i wietrznie! Wspaniale było jednak zobaczyć wszystkich członków różnych zespołów modlących się razem do boga góry o bezpieczne przejście. Ja i wszyscy członkowie mojej drużyny odpoczywamy w basecampie od powrotu tutaj 31 grudnia. Wszyscy są w dobrym stanie zdrowia. Moje palce też powoli wracają do zdrowia. Prognoza pogody na kilka następnych dni nie wygląda najlepiej. Spodziewamy się silnych wiatrów i śniegu. W następnym oknie pogodowym, ja + moja drużyna, Mingma G + drużyna i kilku Sherpasów z SST będziemy dążyć do ustalenia linii do Camp 4, zgodnie z obecnym planem.Pozdrowienia od K2 Basecamp !
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 05.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵)
Puja ceremony at the K2 Basecamp this morning - I always find it very peaceful. It was very cold and windy ! However, it was great to see all members from different teams praying to the mountain god together for a safe passage. Me and all my team members have been resting at basecamp since we returned back here on 31st of Dec. Everyone is in a good state of health. My fingers are slowly recovering too. The weather forecast for the next few days isn’t looking great. Strong hurricane force winds and snow is expected. In the next weather window opportunity, myself + my team, Mingma G + team and couple of Sherpas from SST will be aiming to fix lines upto Camp 4, as per the current plan. Greetings from K2 Basecamp ! 🙌🏽🙏🏽
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05.01.2021 (Adriana Brownlee)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Dzisiejsza uroczystość Pudży – piękne i duchowe przeżycie Powodzenia wszystkim na zimowym K2!!!!
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 05.01.2021 (Adriana Brownlee)
Today’s Puja ceremony - a beautiful and spiritual experience 🖤🏔 Good luck to everyone on K2 winter!!!
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05.01.2021 Seven Summit Treks (SST)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Odbyła się ceremonia Pudży na basecampie. Przed opuszczeniem obozu bazowego i rozpoczęciem ekstremalnej podróży na szczyt góry K2, wszyscy wspinacze i Sherpa wzięli udział w ceremonii Pudży. Ceremonia odbywa się w celu nawiązania połączenia z górami i modlitwy o bezpieczną i udaną wyprawę.
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 05.01.2021 Seven Summit Treks (SST)
Performed Puja Ceremony at the basecamp. Before leaving the Base Camp and beginning the extreme journey to the summit of Mt. K2, all climbing members and Sherpa took a part in the Puja ceremony. The ceremony is performed to make connection with the mountains, and pray for a safe and successful expedition.
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04.01.2012 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Wracamy na bezpieczniejszy teren. Przekraczając górny lodowiec w drodze powrotnej do Basecampu, po zejściu z góry na K2, naprawdę można jeszcze bardziej uchwycić skalę tych szczytów. Są one tak wysokie, a my jesteśmy tak nieistotni! Chociaż był to zimny i wietrzny dzień – dobrze było zobaczyć trochę błękitnego nieba i dostać się w jakieś grubsze powietrze. Dla tych z Was, którzy zastanawiali się nad tą zimą tutaj – jak dotąd było bardzo sucho – Tak sucho, że tylko kilka cali śniegu przykleiło się do lodowca. To wszystko zmieni się jutro, kiedy przewidywane są jeszcze kilka centymetrów śniegu i silniejsze wiatry. Czekamy na gorący posiłek w Basecampie obok ciepłego pieca! Szczęśliwi, że udało nam się ukończyć tę pierwszą udaną rotację wysoko z Colin O’Brady – dostaliśmy to, co musieliśmy zrobić, aby być gotowi na lepszą pogodę w ciągu około tygodnia. Temp spadnie do -20s Fahrenheit ponownie dziś wieczorem! Czy masz jakieś pytania dotyczące różnych części naszej wyprawy?
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 04.01.2012 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸)
Back to safer ground. Crossing the upper glacier on our way back to Basecamp after descending from high on K2 you really get to further take in the scale of these peaks. They are so tall and we are so insignificant! Although it was a cold and windy day- it felt good to see some blue sky and get into some thicker air. For those of you wondering about this k2 winter here- it’s been very dry so far - So dry that only a few inches of snow has been sticking to the glacier. That all changes tomorrow when a few more inches of snow and stronger winds are forecasted. Looking forward to a hot meal in Basecamp next to the warm stove! Happy to complete this first successful rotation up high with Colin O'Brady- we got what we needed to get done to be ready for better weather in a week or so. Temps will drop into the -20s Fahrenheit again tonight! Do you have any questions about various parts of our expedition?
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04.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Po bardzo wietrznej nocy na naszym namiocie na wysokości 20.000 stóp, obudziliśmy się i postanowiliśmy zejść z powrotem do basecampu. Prognoza pogody mówi nam, że będzie tylko gorzej, co oznacza, że na pewno czas zejść na dół. To był ekscytujący zjazd na 2500 stóp tych samych lin, na które wspięliśmy się dwa dni temu, w końcu dochodząc do dna doliny.
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 04.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
(ORGINAL TXT) GOING DOWN - After a very windy night on our ledge at 20,000ft, we woke up and decided to descend back to basecamp. The weather forecast tells us that it’s only going to get worse, which means it was for sure time to get down. It was a thrilling descent rappelling 2500ft of the same ropes we climbed up two days ago, eventually reaching the valley floor. Overall Dr Jon Kedrowski and I both agree that this was a successful first rotation on the mountain! It was great acclimatization for our bodies. “Rotation on the mountain... acclimatization” ... what does that mean? Climbing down, doesn’t that mean you are going the wrong direction? Those are are reasonable questions if you haven’t followed high altitude mountaineering before. I figured it may be helpful to give a little “High altitude mountaineering 101.” When you climb at high altitude your body cannot produce enough red blood cells to account for the thin air up high. Our goal right now is to take our bodies incrementally higher forcing our bodies to “acclimatize;” essentially adapt to the thinner air. If we had a helicopter drop us off from sea level at our last camp site at 20,000ft we’d be in real trouble. But by trekking here and getting slowly higher our bodies were able to handle sleeping at 20,000ft the past two nights. The last two nights sleeping up high will prepare us to go even higher on the mountain the next time the weather allows. We will continue to do these “rotations” up and down, until we feel our bodies are ready to push all the way to the summit. I know it can seem counterproductive as we are essentially having to climb most of the mountain multiple times, but that is the way it’s done. This is true of all Everest expeditions or any other expedition to high altitude peaks, which is why we put in several camps connected by rope higher on the mountain before the summit. We will likely utilize four camps above basecamp for our winter K2 attempt. We are feeling good after our first rotation and now we are back down in the relative comfort and “low altitude” of basecamp at 16,200ft. It’s time to rest and recover and get ready for our next chance to climb higher.
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04.01.2021 (Nirmal Purja)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Wspinanie się na K2 zimą nie polega wyłącznie na ustanowieniu światowego rekordu, ale na osiągnięciu, które reprezentuje dla moich współbraci Gurkhas, dla moich braci Sherpa, ale przede wszystkim dla całego rodzaju ludzkiego. Chodzi o niesamowite rzeczy, które można osiągnąć, kiedy się o tym myśli i kiedy pracuje się jako zespół w celu osiągnięcia wspólnych celów. Poprzez moją platformę i ten projekt chcę również podkreślić, jak ważna jest ochrona naszej planety, naszego domu. Zmiany klimatu i globalne ocieplenie są realne. Zrównoważony rozwój jest kluczem. To misja każdego człowieka. Nie bójmy się o tym mówić, ale co ważniejsze, żeby ACT się tym zajmował.
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇04.01.2021 (Nirmal Purja)
(ORGINAL TXT) Climbing K2 in the winter is not purely about setting a world record, it’s about the achievement it represents for my fellow Gurkhas, for my Sherpa brothers but above all, for the human race as a whole. It’s about the incredible things that can be achieved when you set your mind onto it and when you work as a team towards common goals. Through my platform and this project I also want to emphasize of how important it is to protect our planet, our home. Climate change and global warming is real. Sustainability is the key. It’s everyone’s mission. Let’s not be afraid to talk about it but more importantly to ACT on it. 🙌🏽🙏🏽
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04.01.2021 (Pemchhiri Sherpa)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Góra K2, druga co do wysokości góra świata, znana również jako Savage mountain, na którą nie można się wspinać zimą. Jesteśmy tutaj Team Elite Exped prowadzony przez naszego własnego brata Nirmal`a Purja próbującego K2 w tej zimie. Cieszymy się na dobrą pogodę do zdobycia szczytu. Uda nam się. Bądźcie na bieżąco.
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 04.01.2021 (Pemchhiri Sherpa)
Mount K2, world second highest mountain also known as Savage mountain which is unclimbed in winter. We are here Team Elite Exped lead by our own brother Nirmal Purja trying to attempt K2 in this winter. We are looking forward for good weather for summit push. We will make it. Stay updated.
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04.01.2021 (Sergi Mingot)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Juan Pablo Mohr i ja sami w C2. Zimno zamraża nawet nasz mózg! więcej: DZIEŃ 16 Obóz II K2 6,556 m / -48 ° C Puls w spoczynku: 66 Nasycenie krwi tlenem: 79 Juan Pablo Mohr i ja sami w C2. Zimno paraliżuje mózg! wiatr i zimno, ale w końcu JP i ja chcieliśmy podążać za planami. Nasi towarzysze zostali w C1, a reszta grupy SS zeszła do BC. W przypadku Ali’s i Snorri natknęliśmy się na obszar, w którym niebieski lód i nachylenie były bardziej ekstremalne. Ali Shadpara dosłownie powiedział mi „apo Sergi (stary Sergi), na górze nie ma nikogo, a wiatr jest bardzo silny. Kilka namiotów zostało zniszczonych. Schodzimy!” , dużo wiatru i bardzo pionowe odcinki.
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇04.01.2021 (Sergi Mingot)
more: Day 16 Camp II K2 6,556 m / -48 ° C Pulse at rest: 66 Blood saturation with oxygen: 79 "Juan Pablo Mohr and myself in C2. The cold paralyzes the brain!" Wind and cold, but finally JP and I wanted to follow the plans. Our comrades stayed in C1 and the rest of the SS group went down to BC. In Ali's and Snorri's case, we came across an area where the blue ice and slope were more extreme. Ali Shadpara literally told me "apo Sergi (old Sergi), there is no one on top and the wind is very strong. Several tents were destroyed. Let's go down!" A lot of wind and very vertical sections. Today at 16:42 After about 4h30 'we reached the C2, at the foot of the famous "Chimney House". Indeed, the bases needed repair and a lot of effort. Now I can not feel the tips of my hands. To give you an idea, I am hidden in a tent, in a down prototype sleeping bag, a full power suit, pants and a thermo-active T-shirt. Of course with hats and shoes! Both Jp and I feel good. Tired ... exhausted ... but happy to be in one of the most amazing places on earth! Worse weather is coming.
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04.01.2021 (Oswald Rodrigo Pereira 🇵🇱)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Jestem zdrowy, uśmiechnięty za nami noc w C2 (6550) i dwie w C1, także działamy Przede mną kilka dni odpoczynku
Ta wyprawa sporo mnie uczy. Przełamywania siebie, również tego co w głowie i co za tym idzie w ciele. Obserwowania dokładnie tego co dookoła jestem zdrów i w pełni sił, z noclegiem w Obozie II na wysokości 6550. (Zdjęcie 2) I to zdjęcie jest naturalne, nie zmieniałem poziomu
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 04.01.2021 (Oswald Rodrigo Pereira 🇵🇱) I am healthy, smiling ⛄️ a night in C2 (6550) and two in C1 is behind us, we also operate 🎥👌 A few days of rest before me
This expedition teaches me a lot. Breaking through myself, including what is in the head and what is in the body. Watching exactly what is going on around 📹 I am healthy and full of strength, with an overnight stay in Camp II at 6550. (Photo 2) And this picture is natural, I did not change the level 🙂 🙏.
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04.01.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Po dwóch nocach na 7050m w czarnej piramidzie, czekając przy silnym wietrze, Sherpowie wrócili bezpiecznie do BC. Niestety nie byli oni w stanie zamocować wyżej oporęczowania z powodu pogarszającej się pogody, jednak pozostawili wystarczająco dużo liny i tlenu na kolejną okazję. Naprawianie i szczyt naciskać na kolejne okno pogodowe.
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 04.01.2021 (ORGINAL TXT) (Chhang Dawa Sherpa) After two nights on 7050m in the black pyramid waiting in strong winds our rope fixing Sherpa returned safely to BC. Unfortunately they where not able to fix higher and where forced down due to the deteriorating weather, however they where able to leave enough rope and oxygen for the next opportunity. 👉🏻 Fixing and summit push on next weather window.
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04.01.2021 (Waldemar Kowalewski)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Dziś nasz przyjaciel Waldemar Kowalewski został zabrany przez śmigłowiec wojskowy z BC. Niestety Waldemar musiał zrezygnować z wspinaczki z powodu wcześniejszego schorzenia: przepukliny. W cywilizacji jest to drobny problem medyczny, ale tutaj oznacza to, że musisz wyjechać. Życzymy Waldemarowi szybkiego powrotu do zdrowia i mamy nadzieję, że zobaczymy go wiosną podczas naszej następnej wyprawy
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 04.01.2021 (Waldemar Kowalewski)
(ORGINAL TXT 04.01.2021 Chhang Dawa Sherpa) Today our friend Waldemar Kowalewski got picked up by army helicopter from BC. Unfortunately Waldemar had to give up his climb because of a pre existing medical condition: a hernia. In civilization this is minor medical problem, but up here it means you need to leave. We wish Waldemar a speedy recovery and we hope to see him in spring on our next expedition
(ORGINAL TXT 04.01.2021 Arnold Coster) Unfortunately our Polish friend Waldemar needed to be picked up by helicopter. He was suffering from a Hernia, in civilization a minor medical problem, but unfortunately on an expedition it means you have to leave. I hope he has a speedy recovery and we will see him in spring again on our next expedition.
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04.01.2021 (Mattia Conte)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 NA POKŁADZIE BEZPOŚREDNIO Z OBOZU 1: „Przybycie do obozu 1 zwolnione po napotkaniu burzy śnieżnej: 5 godzin 40 ’, aby pokonać 320 mb przy różnicy wysokości 400 m” MATTIA CONTE
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 04.01.2021 (Mattia Conte) DIRECTLY DELIVERY FROM CAMP 1: "Arrival at Camp 1 released after a snowstorm: 5 hours 40 ' to cover 320 m with an altitude difference of 400 m"
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03.01.2021 (Elite Himalayan Adventures)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Adriana Brownlee, obiecujący młody talent, który jest w tej chwili z naszym zespołem na K2 zimowej wyprawie. Obecnie jest szkolona przez najlepszych, w ramach przygotowań do swoich przyszłych celów alpinistycznych na dużych wysokościach. Jest bardzo silna na wysokości i dopiero co wróciła na k2basecamp po udanej rotacji aklimatyzacyjnej do Camp 1 (6000m)
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 (ORGINAL TXT) 03.01.2021 (Elite Himalayan Adventures) Adriana Brownlee, a promising young talent, who is with our team on K2winter expedition at the moment. She is currently being trained by the best, in preparation for her future high altitude mountaineering goals. She is very strong at altitude and is just back to k2base camp after making a successful acclimatization rotation upto Camp 1 (6000m)
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03.01.2021 (Gelje Sherpa)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Czasami mylę się, jak stałem się góralem i dołączyłem do tej lodowatej, zimnej podróży w wysokie góry! Ale nigdy nie znudziło mi się robienie zdjęć w tym cudownym czasie mojego życia! Zdrowie do tego najlepszego czasu w moim życiu!
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 (ORGINAL TXT) 03.01.2021 (Gelje Sherpa) Sometimes I get confused how I became mountaineer and joined this icy cold journey to high mountains! But never got tired to take photos in this wonderful time of my life! Cheers to this best time of my life!
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03.01.2021 Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Wspinaczka górska jest tradycyjną sztuką przechodzącą od starego pokolenia wspinaczy technicznych do nowoczesnych młodych rąk, które są szkolone i oddawane do użytku, aby zachować przygodę w wysokich górach!
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 (ORGINAL TXT) 03.01.2021 Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David) Mountaineering is traditional art passing from old technical climbing generation to modern young hands whom are trained and handed over gears to preserve the adventure in high mountains.
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03.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Tak to wygląda, gdy budzę się codziennie rano, przykryty lodem wewnątrz namiotu. Jest ciemno, 14 godzin na dobę, a średnia temperatura wynosi -30C w nocy na mojej obecnej wysokości 20.000 stóp.
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 03.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸) STILL STUCK ON A LEDGE - This is what is looks like when I wake up every morning, covered in ice inside my tent. It’s dark 14 hours per day and the average temp is -30C at night at my current elevation of 20,000ft.
In the night my breath freezes and I wake up with all of the tent walls and my sleeping bag covered in ice. The only way to keep my drinking water from freezing, or my boots relatively warm so I don’t freeze my feet putting them on in the morning is to sleep with them all inside my sleeping bag with me.
Today we didn’t make any upward progress. We got up and packed all our gear, but the weather shifted quickly and the winds seemed to be building. The prudent decision was to stay put on our ledge here. We’ve spent the whole day inside our tent listening to the tent fabric rattle in the ever increasing winds.
It was the right decision for sure to stay put. The silver lining is that by spending another day at 20,000ft and sleeping again here our bodies are getting more acclimated to the high altitude.
Goodnight from our frozen ledge on K2 in winter.
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03.01.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Kilka dni wyrypy za nami!
29.12 dojście do Bazy (5000m)
30.12 dojście do ABC (5300m)
31.01 dojście do obozu I (6070m)
1.01 dzień odpoczynku
2.01 dojście do obozu II (6650m)
3.01 rezygnacja z planu dojścia do C3 i powrót do Bazy.
Jest dokładnie tak jak się spodziewałam. Maksymalnie ciężko, zimno, wietrznie, pod nami kilka km przepaści. Non stop podejście 45-60 stopni, łydki płoną i nie ma nawet na moment miejsca, by gdzieś się zatrzymać. Spadające kamienie i kawałki lodu. Trudności nie są nawet porównywalne z czymkolwiek innym. Maksimum koncentracji i spokoju.
Przede mną kilka dni odpoczynku
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇03.01.2021 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱) A couple of days behind us!
- 29.12 access to the base (5000m)
- 30.12 access to ABC (5300m)
- 31.01 access to Camp I (6070m)
- 1.01 day of rest
- 2.01 access to camp II (6650m)
- 3.01 cancellation of the plan to reach C3 and return to Base.
It is exactly as I expected. It is extremely hard, cold, windy, a few km of chasm below us. Non stop approach 45-60 degrees, calves are burning and there is no place to stop even for a moment. Falling stones and pieces of ice. The difficulties are not even comparable to anything else. Maximum concentration and peace. 👌 A few days of rest before me 🙏
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03.01.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Jest stromo. Bardzo stromo. Z naszej platformy namiotowej na wysokości 6100m/20,000. Do lodowca Księcia Abruzji jest prawie 3.000′ w dół. Mieliśmy wystarczająco dobrą pogodę, aby na tej rotacji zostać na trzy noce nad Basecampem. Rano wrócimy do Basecampu. Niektóre z tras mają ponad 70 stopni – podczas gdy w dół pod kątem 45 stopni – szkoda, że jest zbyt lodowato na narty – bo wolałbym po prostu wpaść i zrobić kilka skrętów .
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 (ORGINAL TXT) 03.01.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸) It’s steep: very steep. From our tent platform at 6100m/20,000’ this captures just how far down and direct the slope below us is. It is nearly 3,000’ down to the Duke of Abruzzi Glacier. We have had good enough weather to get three nights above Basecamp on this rotation. In the morning we’ll drop back to Basecamp with a whole lot of rapells and arm wraps of the rope. Some of the slopes are over 70 degrees- while further down angles ease to 45 degrees- too bad it’s too icy for skis- because I would rather just drop in and make some turns for a quick exit⛷.
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03.01.2021 (Nimsdai🇳🇵)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Czuję ten ogień w klatce piersiowej, dzięki wielkim górom i wyzwaniu, które dla mnie przynosi. Nie mogę się doczekać zdobycia szczytu
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 (ORGINAL TXT) 03.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵) Feeling that fire in my chest , thanks to the big mountains and the challenge it’s bringing for me . Can’t wait for the summit push 🙌🏽🙏🏽
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03.01.2021 (Adriana Brownlee)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Właśnie wróciliśmy z nocnej podróży aklimatyzacyjnej do obozu 1 (6000m). Pogoda wczoraj była niesamowita, ale dziś rano obudził nas śnieg i zimno Czułam się super silna i szczęśliwa, że mogę iść wyżej – może w ciągu kilku dni, kto wie
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 (Adriana Brownlee) 03.01.2021Just back from an overnight acclimatisation trip to camp 1 (6000m) Weather was amazing yesterday but this morning we were woken up to a little snow and colder weather 🌨❄️ Felt super strong and happy to go higher - maybe in a few days, who knows 🤟🏽Thanks Gelje Sherpa for taking me up and the many laughs along the way... chicken 🐔
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03.01.2021 (ASHOK RAI)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Nasz kierownik bazy ASHOK RAI. Ktokolwiek zainteresowany?
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 ASHOK RAI 03.01.2021 Our basecamp manager ASHOK RAI is trying to get into marketing. Anyone interested?🙏🏼🙏🏼
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02.01.2021 (Mattia Conte)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Wszystko w porządku. Dziś zatrzymałem się trochę przed pierwszym obozem, jestem na tzw. Japońskim obozie. A jutro… bezpośrednio do obozu 2 na 6,654 m
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 02.01.2021 (Mattia Conte) It's all right here. Today I stopped a little before the first camp, I am at the so-called Japanese camp. And tomorrow... directly to Camp 2 on 6,654 m.
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02.01.2021 Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David 🇳🇵)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Na skraju historycznego ruchu w świecie alpinistycznym na podbój tej dzikiej góry, K2, która do dziś pozostaje niewzruszona zimą. Jesteśmy zespołem Elite Exped prowadzonym przez mojego brata Nirmal Purja, tutaj, aby rzucić wyzwanie tej zimy. Do ostatecznego pionowego akcentu na szczyt.
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 (ORGINAL TXT) 02.01.2021 Mingma Gyabu Sherpa (David 🇳🇵) In a verge of historic movement in mountaineering world to conquer this Savage mountain , K2 who remain unclimed in winter till to this date. We are the team of Elite Exped lead by my brother Nirmal Purja,here to challenge this winter To ultimate vertical accent for the summit. Stay update!
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02.01.2021 (Nimsdai🇳🇵)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 W Sylwestra wróciłem do Basecampu po naszej pierwszej rotacji. Z okienkiem pogodowym na 2-giej miałem do podjęcia super trudną decyzję, od razu wrócić na górę lub pozwolić zespołowi odpocząć i odzyskać siły i mieć nadzieję, że pojawi się kolejne okno. Pozwoliłem zespołowi na imprezę, ale teraz, patrząc na doskonały poranek na szczycie, mam nadzieję, że była to właściwa decyzja.
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 (ORGINAL TXT) 02.01.2021 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵) On New Year’s Eve I came back down to Basecamp after our first rotation. With a weather window on the 2nd I had a super tough decision to make, head back up the mountain straight away or let the team rest and recover and hope another window would appear. I let the team party, but now staring up at a perfect summit morning I hope it was the right decision.
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02.01.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 02.01.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸) Osiedlenie się na noc… Obecnie na 20,000’/6100m. Ten mały skrawek na K2 miał miejsce tylko na kilka namiotów, , wiatry, i zimno. Colin O’Brady i ja wspięliśmy się prawie 3,000′ z doliny i to było wszystko, co K2 reklamuje: strome, nieugięte, epickie widoki. Wdzięczni za dzień niebieskiego ptaka w Karakorum, kiedy kontynuujemy pchnięcie do 2021 roku, tylko patrząc w przyszłość i będąc wdzięcznymi za takie dni w górach.
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 (ORGINAL TXT) 02.01.2021 (Dr Jon Kedrowski 🇺🇸) Settling in for the night- Currently Perched at 20,000’/6100m. This little ledge on K2 only had room for a few tents, ⛺️ but It’s a colorful winter’s night- light winds, and 🥶 cold. Colin O'Brady and I climbed nearly 3,000’ from the valley floor and it was everything K2 advertises: steep, relentless, epic, and views galore. Grateful for a bluebird day in the Karakoram as we continue to push into 2021 by only looking forward and being grateful for days like these in the mountains.
02.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 02.01.2021 (Colin O’Brady 🇺🇸) Nasze dzisiejsze miejsce obozowe jest zdrowym połączeniem obu. Po całodziennej wspinaczce utrzymującej się na poziomie 40-65% niebieskiego lodu, udało nam się osiągnąć wysokość do 20.000 stóp. Trasa ta jest tak stroma i nieubłagana, że rzadko zdarzają się odpowiednie miejsce do rozbijania namiotu. Rozbiliśmy nasz namiot dziś wieczorem.
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 (ORGINAL TXT) 02.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸) SKETCHY OR SPECTACULAR? - Our camp spot tonight is a healthy combination of both. After climbing sustained 40-65% grade blue ice all day we managed to get up to 20,000ft. This route is so steep and unrelenting that there are seldom proper ledges to pitch a tent. We pitched our tent tonight on a ledge that drops off 2500ft straight down on either side. I hope it doesn’t get too windy in the night! 20,000ft where we are now sleeping is basically like sleeping on the summit of Denali (the highest peak in North America), yet K2 is still another 8000ft higher to reach the summit. The size and scale here is hard to comprehend. After all of the prep and trekking, it was great to feel like today we were really climbing the peak. Dr Jon Kedrowski and I are doing our best to take care of our bodies, so that this acclimatization rotation makes us stronger as our bodies adapt to the thin air. Tomorrow we keep going higher as it looks like the weather may hold one more day. 🤞
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02.01.2021 (Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Sherpowie zaczęli wędrować z obozu I. -30 stopni zimna w basecamp, słonecznie chociaż w dzień. Plan szczytu po 10 stycznia. Mieliśmy wspaniały wieczór w Boże Narodzenie i Nowy Rok: w bazie K2.
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇(ORGINAL TXT) Chhang Dawa Sherpa 🇳🇵 02.01.2021 🙌 👉🏻 Sherpas started hiking from Camp I. 👉🏻 -30 Dc cold at the basecamp, sunny ☀️ day though. 👉🏻 Summit plan after 10th Jan. 👉🏻 Had wonderful evening on Christmas and New Year : in K2. 😃
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02.01.2021 (Sergi Mingot)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Sergi i jego koledzy z drużyny są w drodze do C1, korzystając z dobrej pogody. Plus kilka materiałów z poprzednich dni!
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 Sergi Mingot 02.01.2021 🙌 👉🏻 Sergi and his teammates are on their way to C1, taking advantage of the good weather. Plus some materials from previous days!
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01.01.2021 (ASHOK RAI)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Nowy rok! 2021 Nowy dzień! Nowe miejsce! K2 basecamp Nowa góra! K2 Nowa misja! K2 zimowy akcent Szczęśliwego nowego roku z tych wszystkich nowych rzeczy dla całej mojej rodziny i przyjaciół! Trudno tu znaleźć internet, więc przepraszam za spóźnienie!
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 (ORGINAL TXT) 01.01.2021 (ASHOK RAI) New year! 2021 🤪🤪 New day! JAN 1st 💥💥 New place! K2 basecamp 🤩🤩 New mountain! K2 🏔 New mission! K2 winter accent 🥶🥶🥶 Happy new year from all these new things to all my family and friends! ☺️☺️ Its hard to find internet in here so sorry for late response! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
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01.01.2021 (Gelje Sherpa)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Nowy początek nowego roku 2021. Cały ubiegły rok walczymy z przeziębieniem i kaszlem w strachu przed Covidem 19 w zamkniętym narodzie Nepalu. A teraz pracujemy nad tym samym schematem, aby uchronić się przed przeziębieniem i kaszlem w tej historycznej próbie na K2 w tej niszczycielskiej mroźnej zimie. Życząc wszystkim moim przyjaciołom i rodzinom szczęśliwego Nowego Roku 2021..
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 (ORGINAL TXT) 01.01.2021 (Gelje Sherpa) New beginning of a new year of 2021. Whole last year we fight cold and cough in fear of Covid 19 in a lockdown nation of Nepal. And Now we are working on same pattern to staying safe from cold and cough in this historic attempt of Mt. K2 in this destructive cold winter. Wishing all of my friends and families happy New year 2021.
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01.01.2020 (Waldemar Kowalewski 🇵🇱)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 01.01.2020 PILNE SPOD K2! Niestety dotarła do nas przykra informacja z Pakistanu. Waldek (Waldi) Kowalewski, za którego tak mocno trzymałam kciuki, uważając że ma bardzo duże szanse na zimowe zdobycie szczytu (bo latem już na nim był) ze względów zdrowotnych musiał wycofać się z wyprawy. Z satelitarnego SMSa otrzymanego od Waldiego o godzinie 19.12 wynika, że jutro helikopter zabierze go do szpitala w Skardu. Z informacji uzyskanych od jego brata, Michała Kowalewskiego wynika że przyczyną jest przepuklina, która dała o sobie znać, gdy Waldi dotarł do obozu pierwszego (6100 m) po wniesieniu ciężkiego ładunku jaki w ramach umów z Szerpami Waldi miał wnieść (w zamian za upust w cenie wyprawy zobowiązał się do wykonania konkretnych prac).
📡 ▪️🇬🇧👇 01.01.2020 (Waldemar Kowalewski 🇵🇱) Unfortunately, we have received some sad information from Pakistan. Waldek (Waldi) Kowalewski, for whom I kept my fingers crossed so tightly, believing that he had a very good chance to reach the winter summit (because he was already on it in summer) had to withdraw from the expedition for health reasons. A satellite text message received from Waldi at 7.12pm shows that tomorrow the helicopter will take him to the hospital in Skardu. According to the information received from his brother, Michał Kowalewski, the cause is a hernia that came to light when Waldi arrived at camp one (6100 m) after carrying the heavy cargo that he was supposed to carry as part of his contracts with the Sherpai (in exchange for a discount in the price of the expedition he undertook to carry out specific work). Well, that's a pity, but lucky in the misfortune that it happened now, not at a higher altitude! - wrote Monika Witkowska
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01.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 01.01.2021 (Colin O’Brady 🇺🇸) Dobrze. Dzisiaj musiałem pożegnać się z Jenna Besaw. Dr Jon i ja zmierzamy wejść wyżej w górę, korzystając z prognozowanej dobrej pogody w ciągu najbliższych kilku dni. Jenna wyjeżdża dziś z basecampem z naszym przyjacielem Mike’em, aby odwrócić 5-dniowy trekking, który odbyliśmy, aby się tu dostać. Do gorącego prysznica jest jeszcze około tygodnia. Jeśli ta wyprawa się przeciągnie, to może minąć kilka miesięcy, zanim się zobaczymy.
Trudno się z nią pożegnać w tych chwilach, gdyż oboje zdajemy sobie sprawę z niebezpieczeństw i zagrożeń, na jakie natknę się na tej wspinaczce. Jestem jednak głęboko wdzięczny, że udało nam się zbudować tak wysoki poziom zaufania i wsparcia dla siebie nawzajem. Nigdy nie mógłbym zrobić żadnej z moich wypraw bez nieskończonej miłości Jenny.
Na pewno jestem zdeterminowany, by na tej wyprawie dotrzeć na szczyt K2. Jednak nic nie jest ważniejsze od tego, by wrócić do domu w ciepłym uścisku Jenny.
Mam nadzieję, że uściskałeś kogoś, kogo uwielbiasz w tym Nowym Roku.
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 (ORGINAL TXT) 01.01.2021 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸) TEARFUL GOODBYE - Today I had to say goodbye to Jenna Besaw. Dr Jon and I are headed up higher on the mountain taking advantage of forecasted good weather the next few days. Jenna is leaving basecamp today with our friend Mike to reverse the 5 day trek we did to get here. She’s still about a week away from a hot shower. If this expedition drags on it could be a couple months until we see each other.
Its difficult to say goodbye in these moments as both of us are well aware of the dangers and risks that I’ll encounter on this climb. But I am deeply grateful that we have built up such a high level of trust and support for each other. I could never have done any of my expeditions without Jenna’s infinite love.
I’m fired up to push up the mountain today to get acclimated to the higher altitudes, and certainly I’m determined in my goal to make it to the summit of K2 on this expedition. However nothing is more important than making it home safe and sound, back into Jenna’s warm embrace.
I hope you hugged someone you love to kickoff this New Year.
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31.12.2020 (Mingma G)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 To jest zimowa wspinaczka. Nepalczycy K2 2020/21. Wideo z 6900m na 31 grudnia 2020 r.
📡 ▪️🇬🇧👇 (ORGINAL TXT) 31.12.2020 (Mingma G) This is winter climb. Nepalese Sherpa Winter K2 2020/21. Video from 6900m on 31st Dec2020
31.12.2020 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Sylwestra spędzamy w obozie 1 na wysokości 6070 m. Strasznie wieje i temperatura to ok. -40 stopni. Droga była bardzo wymagająca, będzie tylko gorzej. Dosiego roku i życzę wszystkim szampańskiej zabawy!
📡 ▪️🇬🇧👇 31.12.2020 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱) We spend New Year's Eve in Camp 1 at 6070 m. It blows terribly, and the temperature is about (10.5 m. -40 degrees) The road was very demanding, it will only get worse. Enough year and I wish everyone champagne fun!
31.12.2020 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Do widzenia 2020 roku, nie będę smutny, gdy zobaczę, że odchodzisz. Teraz jestem gotowy, by z hukiem kopnąć 2021! Dr Jon Kedrowski i ja wyruszamy z samego rana, 1 stycznia 2021 roku, by zacząć naszą wspinaczkę na K2. W górę, w górę, i dalej! Idziemy!
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 (ORGINAL TXT) 31.12.2020 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸) Goodbye 2020, I won’t be sad to see you go. Now I’m ready to get 2021 kicked off with a bang! Dr Jon Kedrowski and I depart first thing in the morning, January 1, 2021 to begin our climb up K2. Up, up, and away!! Let’s go!
31.12.2020 (Seven Summit Treks (SST)
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📡▪️ 🇵🇱 Dzisiejszego popołudnia SST – Fixing team (Sherpa) wyruszył z basecampu, z planem naprawy obozu IV w dniach 2 i 3 stycznia.
👉🏻 2 i 3 stycznia – wszyscy członkowie wezmą udział w pierwszej rotacyjnej wycieczce w celu aklimatyzacji.
📡 ▪️🇬🇧👇 (ORGINAL TXT) 31.12.2020 (Seven Summit Treks (SST) This afternoon SST - Fixing team (Sherpa) set off from the basecamp, with the plan to fix Camp IV in 2nd and 3rd January.
👉🏻 2nd and 3rd Jan- all members will take their first rotation hike for acclimatization.
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31.12.2020 (Nimsdai🇳🇵)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 W końcu wszyscy członkowie zespołu są w bazie kompletni.
W dniu 29 grudnia zdecydowałem się zatrzymać moją drużynę w obozie 2 na dodatkowy dzień aklimatyzacji. Po dokładnej ocenie sytuacji zdecydowano, że tylko część drużyny będzie kontynuować naprawę nad obozem 2, a reszta zejdzie w dół. Plan uśpienia wszystkich członków mojej drużyny na Obozie 3 nie powiódł się. Jednakże, misja ukończenia ustawiania linii poręczowych do Obozu 3 (7100m) akcja z Mingma G została zakończona sukcesem wczoraj. To wspaniale widzieć, jak nasza nepalska drużyna jednoczy się i pracuje razem na rzecz wspólnego celu #K2winter 🙌🏽🙏🏽.
Muszę przyznać, że mój zespół trochę się spóźnił, aby być w lepszej pozycji do ataku na szczyt K2.
Zdjęcie zostało zrobione wczoraj, kiedy ja i maszyna wysokościowa Mingma Tenzi Sherpa poszliśmy na górę, aby pomóc naszym braciom. Naciskaliśmy mocno i w końcu udało nam się pomóc im. Zakończyliśmy ustawianie lin do Obozu 3. Ja i Migma zjechaliśmy do Obozu 2 dość późno wczoraj wieczorem. Pełnia księżyca była już za nami, było pięknie, ale emocjonalnie zimno. Starałem się jak mogłem uchwycić kilka chwil w aparacie, ale było to prawie niemożliwe. Jednak wszystko w porządku. Oboje zostaliśmy na zewnątrz namiotu i rozmawialiśmy o wspinaczce i bezcennym widoku, który oboje mieliśmy stamtąd. Staraliśmy się cieszyć tym widokiem i jak najbardziej utrwalić go w naszej pamięci. Na pewno był to dzień pełen emocji.
(Wszystkie zdjęcia zostały zrobione przez iPhone’a w trybie nocnym w godzinach wieczornych)
Co dalej?
Cóż, wszyscy musimy czekać. 🙌🏽🙏🏽
Wysyłając wiele miłości i szacunku do moich zwolenników, którzy wspierają tę epicką podróż.
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 (ORGINAL TXT) 31.12.2020 (Nimsdai 🇳🇵) Finally all team members are at base camp complete.
On 29th dec, I decided to hold my team at Camp 2 for an extra day of acclimatisation. After a careful assessment of the situation, it was decided that only a part of the team to carry on fixing above Camp 2 and the rest to descend down. The plan to make all my team members sleep at Camp 3 was unsuccessful. However, the mission to complete setting fixing lines to Camp 3 (7100m) teaming with Mingma G was successfully completed yesterday. It’s great to see our Nepalese team uniting and working together for a common goal #K2winter 🙌🏽🙏🏽.
I must admit my team were slightly late to be in the better position to attack K2 summit push on upcoming weather but hey eyy who sees the future.
The pic was taken yesterday when me and the high altitude machine Mingma Tenzi Sherpa went up to help our fellow brothers. We pushed hard and finally managed to help them complete setting the lines up to Camp 3. Me and Migma descended to Camp 2 quite late yesterday evening. The full moon was out, it was beautiful but emotionally cold. I tried my best to capture some moments in the camera but it was almost impossible. This selfie might have cost me a small dent in my fingers or two 😉 However all ok. We both stayed outside the tent talking about the climb and the priceless view we both had from there. We tried to enjoy the view and capture it in our memories as much as possible. It was an emotional day for sure . (All the pics were taken by iPhone on night mode during the pm)
What’s next ? Well we all have to wait out . 🙌🏽🙏🏽
Sending much love and respect to my followers who’s been supporting this epic journey.
30.12.2020 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 USTAWIENIA – Pracowaliśmy dziś nad tym, aby dobrze ustawić się w basecampie. Pogoda była dobra, kusiła nas, by spróbować wspiąć się nieco wyżej, by skorzystać z dobrej pogody. Postanowiliśmy jednak wykazać się cierpliwością i dobrze zorganizować nasz basecamp, aby w razie nieuchronnej zmiany pogody na gorszą mieć względny komfort i bezpieczeństwo, do którego będziemy mogli się wycofać.
Jesteśmy jedynymi Amerykanami 🇺🇸 tutaj, ale dzielimy się basecampem z kilkoma innymi wspinaczami z całego świata, którzy tej zimy próbują się wspiąć na K2. Basecamp czuje się jak mini ONZ z wieloma różnymi językami, którymi mówi się z kilku namiotów u podnóża lodowca K2.
Jeśli pogoda wkrótce pozwoli, będziemy gotowi na wspinaczkę wyżej na górze!
📡 ▪️ 🇬🇧 👇 (ORGINAL TXT) 30.12.2020 (Colin O'Brady 🇺🇸) SETTING UP - We worked today to get ourselves setup well in basecamp. The weather was tantalizingly good, tempting us to try and climb up a bit higher to take advantage of the good weather. But we chose to exercise patience and get our basecamp well established so that when the weather inevitably turns for the worse we’ll have relative comfort and safety to retreat to.
We are the only Americans 🇺🇸 here, but we are sharing basecamp with several other climbers from around the world who are attempting to climb K2 this winter. Basecamp feels like a mini United Nations with many different languages being spoken from several tents dotting the glacier at the base of K2.
If the weather allows soon we will be ready to climb higher on the mountain!!
30.12.2020 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Zwarta i gotowa w Bazie pod K2!
Nie tracę czasu i już dziś ruszam w górę !
Jest świetna pogoda i trzeba to wykorzystać 💪
Ruszam tak wysoko jak będzie to możliwe 🙏🙏 Trzymajcie kciuki i śledzcie moją lokalizację 🏔️
📡 ▪️🇬🇧👇 30.12.2020 (Magdalena Gorzkowska 🇵🇱) Compact and ready in the Base under K2! I don't waste my time and I'm going up today! It's great weather and you have to use it 💪. I'm moving as high as I can 🙏🙏 Keep your fingers crossed and follow my location 🏔️
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30.12.2020 (Seven Summit Treks (SST)
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📡 Zespół już w bazie pod K2 🏔
📡 ▪️🇬🇧👇 30.12.2020 (Seven Summit Treks (SST) Team at the Basecamp of Mt. K2 🏔
30.12.2020 (Mingma G)
Dzisiaj naprawiliśmy linię do sekcji lodowej tuż pod obozem3. Do nas 3 dołączył Nims dai n Mingma Tenzi dai na wysokości ok. 7000 m npm dzięki nepalskiemu bratu nepalskiemu sercu. Dzięki Dawa dai za świetną komunikację.
28-29.12.2020 (Sergi Mingot)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Podsumowanie dni 28 i 29 grudnia Sergi. Kiedy musisz się o coś postarać, to ma to większą wartość.
📡 ▪️🇬🇧👇 28-29.12.2020 (Sergi Mingot) A summary of the days 28 and 29 Of december of Sergi Mingote. When you have to make an effort for something, then it has more value
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28.12.2020 (Mingma G)
Dziś wracamy do obozu 1. Plan jest taki, aby kontynuować jutro obóz 2, a następnie spróbować naprawić obóz 3 29 lub 30 grudnia.
28 grudnia 2020 r (Magdalena Gorzkowska)
Przedostatni dzień trekkingu za nami. Jesteśmy w Concordii na wysokości 4585 m. Wszystko idzie zgodnie z planem. Warunki zimowe, suche i mrozne powietrze nie ulatwiają. Jutro docieramy do Bazy pod K2!
27 grudnia 2020 r (Mingma G)
Ostatniej nocy mieliśmy okropną noc. Całą noc budziliśmy się obserwując namioty. Wiatr nie zatrzymał się przez całą noc… Dobrze tu odpocząć. Lol
26-27.12.2020 (Sergi Mingot)
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📡 ▪️ 🇵🇱 Tu masz podsumowanie dni 26 i 27 grudnia
📡 ▪️🇬🇧👇 26-27.12.2020 (Sergi Mingot) Here you have a summary of the days 26 and 27 Of december
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26 grudnia 2020 r (Magdalena Gorzkowska)
Drugi dzień trekkingu za nami. Jesteśmy w Urdukas. W sumie 38 km w nogach i osiągnięcie wysokości 4050 m. Póki co pogoda i zdrowie nam sprzyjają, 29 grudnia planujemy dojść do bazy pod K2
26 grudnia 2020 r (Nimsdai)
Przybyłem wczoraj wieczorem na K2 Basecamp i wszyscy się uspokoili. Wszyscy członkowie zespołu czują się silni.
Podczas wędrówki podzieliliśmy się wspaniałymi zabawami i opowieściami z naszymi miejscowymi braćmi. Od przyjazdu do Islamabadu do Skardu, a teraz Basecamp, czuliśmy się jak w domu.
W ciągu ostatnich kilku dni podczas trekkingu temperatura spadła do -24 stopni Celsjusza. Mimo zimowych mrozów trasa wydawała się przyjemniejsza w porównaniu do zeszłego lata, kiedy pokonywaliśmy 50km dziennie z ładunkiem ok. 35kg.
Dziś sortujemy cały nasz administracyjny, niezbędny sprzęt na obozy; naprawianie sprzętu itp. Nie przejmujemy się posiadaniem luksusowej bazy, ponieważ nie jest to obecnie priorytet. Ja i mój zespół wyruszamy jutro rano. Nasz plan na najbliższe dni to wejść jak najwyżej, zaaklimatyzować się i naprawić olinowanie. Miejmy nadzieję, że dojdziemy do Camp 4 w zależności od sytuacji.
Już czas… Zróbmy to!
– Nimsdai TEAM
21 grudnia 2020 r (Mingma G)
Po raz pierwszy umieściliśmy nasze raki w tym EXP i utworzyliśmy nasz CAMP 1. Wczoraj założyliśmy poręczówki do camp2. Dziś wracamy do bazy na kilka dni odpoczynku.
21 grudnia 2020 r (Nimsdai)
Wszystko gotowe. Dziękuję za całą dotychczasową pozytywną postawę i zachętę. Ja i mój zespół skrupulatnie planowaliśmy naszą misję zimową na K2 z dużym przemyśleniem i podejmowaniem decyzji. Jesteśmy upokorzeni wyzwaniem, przed którym stoimy, ale rośnie podekscytowanie. To miejsce, w którym czujemy, że żyjemy.
W tej chwili ja i mój zespół jesteśmy w Skardu, przygotowując się w ostatniej chwili i kończąc wszystkie niezbędne czynności administracyjne. Przed końcem miesiąca wyruszymy do bazy K2. Mój doświadczony zespół x6 składa się z moich partnerów wspinaczkowych i ekipy fotograficznej, która dokumentuje nasze doświadczenia – wzloty i upadki. Przedstawię każdego członka mojego zespołu w odpowiednim czasie, gdy dotrzemy do bazy.
Mamy też innych wspinaczy, którzy dołączają do nas na obozie bazowym, ale będą tam trenować w niższych obozach przez cały sezon. Budowanie doświadczenia i wiedzy.
Wiemy, że na zboczu góry będą inne drużyny, z których wiele to nasi bracia. Jeśli jest miejsce na współpracę, będziemy pracować razem. Będę prowadził zespół naprawczy – nie mamy ego, mamy tylko wspólną wizję i cel.
Dziękuję za śledzenie naszej podróży. Czekaj, czekaj !!
– Nimsdai TEAM
12 grudnia 2020 r (Mingma G)
Ta wyprawa jest związana z sentyment społeczności nepalskiej i szerpów. To nie jest wyprawa tylko 3 Nepalczyków, ale wyprawa reprezentująca cały Nepal i SHERPĘ.
Dzisiaj wyruszyliśmy ze Skardu.
K2 Wyprawa Zimowa - K2 Winter Expedition
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