K2: Gavan Ends Quest January 20, 2021 Jerry Kobalenko Expeditions | K2 | Mountaineering | Winter 8000ers Tamara Lunger and Alex Gavan. Photo: Tamara Lunger Alex Gavan, “humbly listening to the signs” and heartbroken over the death of Sergi Mingote, has ended his attempt to climb K2 in winter without supplementary oxygen. No word yet from partner Tamara Lunger. More to come.