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14/01/2021 - Alpinism
K2 in winter without supplementary oxygen - possible or impossible? German journalist Stefan Nestler examines the physiological difficulties associated with climbing K2 in winter without supplemental oxygen. Originally published on his website, Nestler has kindly allowed his text to be republished on planetmountain.com.
23/09/2020 - Alpinism
ang rita sherpa, Nepal's legendary Everest mountaineer, passes away ang rita sherpa, the legendary Nepalese mountaineer nicknamed Snow Leopard and famous for having climbed Everest 10 times without the use of supplementary oxygen between 1983 and 1996, passed away yesterday at 72.
21/02/2018 - Alpinism
Everest in winter: Alex Txikon & Co embark on decisive attempt The expedition led by Alex Txikon currently attempting a winter ascent of Everest without supplementary oxygen has entered the final stage. The climbers have ascended to Camp 2.
10/02/2017 - Alpinism
Everest in winter / Alex Txikon & Co start summit bid The Spanish expedition led by Basque mountaineer Alex Txikon to climb Everest in winter and without supplementary oxygen has begun in earnest. A weather window is forecast for 14 to 18 February 2017.
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