“We do not blame ourselves because we did everything that was humanly possible in those inhospitable conditions,” - winter-climbing pioneer Andrzej Zawada commented about first unsuccessful winter attempt on K2, of which he was expedition leader.
Winter ascent of K2 is probably the most-remarkable yet unclaimed title in Himalayan mountaineering. It has been attempted just thrice. [
“We do not blame ourselves because we did everything that was humanly possible in those inhospitable conditions,” - winter-climbing pioneer Andrzej Zawada commented about first unsuccessful winter attempt on K2, of which he was expedition leader.
Winter ascent of K2 is probably the most-remarkable yet unclaimed title in Himalayan mountaineering. It has been attempted just thrice. [