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Canadian Climber Falls to his Death During K2 Climb

Canadian climberย Serge Dessureault is thought to have fallen to his death on K2 just below Houseโ€™s Chimney or perhaps while rappelling down the Black Pyramid on Saturday, July 7, 2018. He was climbing with fellow Quebecersย Nathalie Fortin and Maurice Beausejour, who are both safe. Fortinย posted on Facebook that they had spent the night at Camp 2 for acclimatization purposes and […]
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Polish Ski Mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel Taking Another Shot at First Ski Descent of K2

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K2, the second highest peak in the world, has never been skied from the summit.ย A number of unsuccessful attempts have been made, including one last year by Andrzej Bargiel. Unfazed by the danger, he’s back and giving it another go. Climbing K2 is a huge accomplishment in itself, with only about 300 people ever having stood on the summit.ย It was […]
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Polish Mountaineers Abandon Historic Attempt to Summit K2 in Winter Due to Heavy Snow and Avalanche Risk

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After two monthsย of subfreezing temperatures, gale-force winds, and dramatic twists, a team of elite Polish mountaineers is abandoning its historic attempt to summit K2 in winter. The week of March 5, 2018, expedition leader Krzysztof Wielicki officially declared the expedition was over. His team began dismantling their base camp in a remote corner of northeast Pakistan, and the following Sunday […]
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UPDATE: K2 and Marker, Dalbello, Volkl Remain For Sale by Newell Brands Inc.

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Newell Brands Inc. released a press statement in response to the apprehension revolving around their previous press release about the sales of their winter sports industry (for more information regarding their winter sports industry news please see K2, Marker, Full Tilt….)ย Newell wishes to clear the air regarding this sale stating that they intend only to sell their major winter brands, […]
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