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For his solo, express new route on Cho Oyu, Pavle Kozjek was chosen as the best climber of the year by the crowds attending the Piolet dâOr awards. But the climb was only one part of his popularity: Where most climbers whisper about the fate of Tibet, few will risk their permits to speak up. When China denied the incident, Pavle made international news as the first to submit images of Chinese soldiers killing refugees at Nangpa La. A nation of Tibetans expressed their gratitude.ExplorersWeb selected Pavle's action, combined...
Buried in the sky: Recommended Everest BC read in 2013
