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Winter expedition to Nanga Parbat 2011/2012: Pakistan wrap-up – details on Nanga Parbat new route attempt.

Simone Moro takes us into the world of winter mountaneering. After his first winter ascents of Gasherbrum II he introduces us to his next project: to climb Nanga Parbat with Denis Urubko. Winter expedition to Nanga Parbat 2011/2012 Pakistan wrap-up: details on Nanga Parbat new route attempt. (Posted
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Himalman's Weblog · 3M ago

Polish winter expedition to Gasherbrum I 2011/2012, part4. Zimowa wyprawa PZA na Gasherbrum I 2011/12.

Polish winter expedition to Gasherbrum I 2011/2012, part4. Winter expedition starts! The expedition is going to operate from December 2011 to March 2012 and climb via classic route leads from the west side and in the upper parts goes through the so-called “Japanese Couloir”, situated in the highest
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Winter expedition to Nanga Parbat 2011/2012: Moro and Urubko expedition Video Dispatch.

Simone Moro takes us into the world of winter mountaneering. After his first winter ascents of Gasherbrum II he introduces us to his next project: to climb Nanga Parbat with Denis Urubko.    Winter expedition to Nanga Parbat 2011/2012 Nanga Parbat Winter Expedtion Video Dispatch 4. The North Face Na
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February and March Climbing Events by American Alpine Institute.

February and March The Forest Service is offering Snowshoe Hikes and Cross Country Ski Tours for all ages. Scroll down to  find one in your area and make your arrangements. 2/2 – 2/4  Champagny en Vanoise, France — Ice Climbing World Cup 2/2 – 2/5 Munising, Michigan — Michigan Ice Fest 2/2 Las Vegas
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Polish winter expedition to Gasherbrum I 2011/2012, part3. Zimowa wyprawa PZA na Gasherbrum I 2011/12.

Polish winter expedition to Gasherbrum I 2011/2012, part3. Winter expedition starts! The expedition is going to operate from December 2011 to March 2012 and climb via classic route leads from the west side and in the upper parts goes through the so-called “Japanese Couloir”, situated in the highest
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Winter Pakistan Update: Denis and Simone in C3 on Nanga Parbat.

Author : Kraig Becker. There hasn’t been much in the way of updates from Pakistan the past few days. We can only assume that work is progressing as needed on K2 and Gasherbrum I, where teams are hoping to make the first winter ascent of those giants of the Karakoram. We did receive word from [...]
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Winter expedition to Nanga Parbat 2011/2012: Simone and Urubko Acclimatize at Camp 3 – 6600m.

Story: Simone Moro / Denis Urubko Photos: Matteo Zanga   Nanga Parbat 2011_2012: Simone and Urubko Acclimatize at Camp 3 The North Face Athletes, Simone and Denis, are still in very good shape and the weather is very favourable. This is very positive for their acclimatization. In a direct message fr
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Winter Pakistan: Evacuation On K2, C2 On Nanga Parbat.

Author : Kraig Becker. It has been a busy couple of days in Pakistan for the teams making winter ascents on the big peaks there. As is always the case, it is the weather that decides how much progress they can make and how much they’ll suffer while doing it. For the teams on K2 [...]
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Pakistan wrap-up: climbers push altitude through winter storm.

(Newsdesk – http://www.explorersweb.com – Posted: Jan 25, 2012) A blizzard is punishing the 8000ers in Pakistan but that doesn’t stop mountaineers striving for their virgin winter summits. Simone and Denis headed back up on Nanga Parbat today, an overdue airlift was done from K2 BC, and the internat
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Winter Pakistan: Russians rebuild C1 and C2 in blizzard, GI teams in BC.

(Angela Benavides – http://www.explorersweb.com – Posted: Jan 23, 2012) There’s no brake for the Russians on K2, foul food floored Simone Moro on Nanga Parbat, and both G1 expeditions have reached BC. K2: 30 minutes of sun in two weeks It’s an uneven battle on K2. Over the past four days three Russi
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