Category : Karakorum

Pakistan: Summit Push on Biarchedi I

Angela Benavides

28/06/2021

8000ers K2 Karakorum

K2 teams are approaching Base Camp and bad weather is hampering Don Bowie and Lotta Hintsa on Broad Peak, but the most interesting news this...

All-Nepali K2 Expedition Arrives in Pakistan

Angela Benavides

25/06/2021

8000ers K2 Karakorum

Two weeks ago, Pakistan relaxed its ban against Nepali citizens amid concerns for COVID-19's Delta strain. Considered "essential in mountain...

Sajid Sadpara on his Return to K2 and What Happened Up There

Angela Benavides

25/06/2021

8000ers K2 Karakorum

Last week, we wrote how a number of climbers are planning to return to K2 to solve the mystery surrounding the disappearance of John Snorri,...

Biarchedi I: Exploring a New Route

Angela Benavides

24/06/2021

Karakorum

There is no straightforward line of ascent on Biarchedi I, so despite its location in a popular part of the Karakorum, its 6,810m summit rem...

K2: Who Will Fix The Ropes, and Who Will Use Them?

Angela Benavides

23/06/2021

K2 Karakorum

The first staff members of Mirza Ali's commercial expedition reached Base Camp today, along with Ali's sister and K2 climber, Samina Baig. ...

Pakistan: Blizzard Delays Action

Angela Benavides

23/06/2021

8000ers K2 Karakorum

Climbers are either on their way to Pakistan or tucked in their Base Camp tents, waiting out a serious stormy spell. On Nanga Parbat, the...

Pakistan Roundup: Who’s Doing What, and Where, This Summer

Angela Benavides

18/06/2021

8000ers K2 Karakorum

As teams converge on Pakistan, we've learned of more exciting plans for new routes and first ascents. Tom Livingstone (who won a Piolet d...

Broad Peak: A Climber’s Guide

Angela Benavides

16/06/2021

8000ers Karakorum

Billi Bierling of the Himalayan Database describes the normal route up 8,047m Broad Peak, the 12th highest peak on Earth. Accordi...

Pakistan: Uncertain Flights, Secret Plans, and Stomach Bugs

Angela Benavides

14/06/2021

8000ers K2 Karakorum

For the increasing number of climbers aiming to double Broad Peak and K2 this summer, the hurdles begin before the climb. They must obtain a...

Pakistan: Roundup of Summer Expeditions

Angela Benavides

10/06/2021

8000ers Himalaya K2 Karakorum

After the disappointing season in Nepal, teams currently heading for Nanga Parbat and the Karakorum promise an exciting season of lighter as...

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