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.
K2: Gavan Ends Quest
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