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Born on this day

1953 Nikolai Zakharov, Russian climber, who ascended Dhaulagiri I in 1992, Cho Oyu and Shisha Pangma Central-Peak in 1996, Everest in 2000 and Lhotse in 2002.


First ascents on this day

1982 Omi Kangri SE- and Central-Peaks ( 6718 and ca. 6780 m) by a Japanese party.


Gone on this day

2001 Babu Chiri, Nepalese Sherpa climber, who ascended Kangchenjunga in 1989, Everest ten times (1990, 1991, 1993, twice 1995, 1996, 1997, twice 1999 and 2000) and Cho Oyu three times (1995 and twice 1996), died on Everest, aged 35.


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Christian Stangl on Top of K2?
Freitag, 13. August 2010 um 17:14

Yesterday Austrian speed climber Christian Stangl claimed the summit of K2.

report (in German)

There are massive doubts about this ascent, which are reported in detail  here and here!

 
Tragedy on K2
Freitag, 06. August 2010 um 10:31

Sad news from K2: No luck again for Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner! When she attempted the top of K2 this morning with Swedish companion Fredrik Ericsson, he tragically fell to his death.

This is again a sad loss for the climbing community. Fredrik climbed Shisha Pangma Central-Peak in 2004 and Gasherbrum II in 2005. He was only 35 years old.

Our deepest condolences go to his family and friends.

Report (in German) 

 
Gasherbrum II Summits by Czech Climbers
Samstag, 17. Juli 2010 um 21:23

Today Czech climbers Radek Jaroš (46, his 10th 8000er Main-Peak!), Libor Uher (39, his second one after K2 in 2007) and Petr Mašek (40, his third) ascended Gasherbrum II.

Check the 10 to 14 table to know the four mountains, Radek needs to ascent to be the first Czech with all 14 8000ers here!

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Mingma ascended 8000er Nr. 12! Nanga Parbat!
Sonntag, 11. Juli 2010 um 16:35

Yesterday the Iranian climber Azim Gheychi Saz summited his fourth 8000er with Nanga Parbat. He was accompanied by Sherpa climber Mingma, who summited his 12th 8000er. Also Mingma's brother Chhang Dawa (his 6th 8000er!) and three Korean climbers summited.

Report

 
German Shisha Pangma Attempt finished - The Wind
Montag, 31. Mai 2010 um 20:02

They reached 7800 m, but the wind stopped the attempt on Shisha Pangma for the German ski expedition!

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