Eneko Pou, Iker Pou, and Fay Manners don’t give up! Today, the Pou Brothers announced that the team has started a summit push on Trango II (6,237m).
The climbers are motivated but the conditions aren’t great. Fast-changing weather means there is no guarantee of success. However, with their time on the towers running out, they’re keen for a last throw of the dice. It’s not clear if the fourth member of the team, Andres Marin, has joined the three climbers to push for Trango II.
Trango II marked on the map. Photo: The Pou Brothers
Elsewhere in Pakistan
On Nanga Parbat’s normal route, most climbers are already doing acclimatization rounds. The majority have already slept at Camp 2. No news yet from David Goettler and Benjamin Vedrines, who are trying to ascend the Rupal Face in light alpine style.
The Broad Peak and K2 seasons will start soon. On Broad Peak, ropes are already fixed up to Camp 2.
On Istor-O-Nal (7,403m) in the Hindu Kush, David Klein and Bence Kerekes have established camp 1 at 5,450m.
From the current expedition on Istor-O-Nal. Photo: David Klein/Bence Kerekes
Czech climbers Pavel Korinek, Tomas Petrecek, Radoslav Groh, and Pavel Bem have started their approach trek to 7,453m Muchu Chhish, where they hope to complete a first ascent. The team was in Skardu yesterday.
According to Petrecek, their first goal is to acclimatize on the south of Spantik (7,027m), which is the easier route up the mountain. There may be no further news from the Czech team for two weeks.
The southeast ridge (normal) route on Spantik. Photo: Chogori Adventure
Meanwhile, Pipi Cardell and Denis Urubko continue their acclimatization and training on Khosar Gang (6,040m) before they head to Gasherbrum I. They aim to open a new route on the 8,080m giant.
Pipi Cardell and Denis Urubko are acclimatizing and training on Khosar Gang. Photo: Denis Urubko
