Chapter 1
From Gurkha soldier to elite climber
Chapter 2
Project Possible and the fourteen peaks
Chapter 3
The historic winter ascent of K2
Chapter 4
Elevating the indigenous climbing community
Ch 3 · The historic winter ascent of K2
diego Purja joined forces with nine other Nepali climbers to claim the winter summit for Nepal.
Quiz
What is the local nickname often given to K2 due to its extreme danger and difficulty?
Quiz
How many Nepali climbers stood together on the summit of K2 during the historic 2021 winter climb?
Quiz
What did the Nepali climbing team do together as they approached the summit of K2 in winter?
Quiz
What is the primary physiological risk of climbing above 8,000 meters without supplemental oxygen?
Quiz
What did Nims Purja uniquely do during the 2021 K2 winter climb that none of his teammates did?
Fun Fact
K2 winter temperatures: Winter winds on K2 can reach 200 kilometers per hour, making the wind chill feel like minus 80 degrees Celsius.
Glossary
summit (noun)
The highest point of a hill or mountain. In January 2021, Nimsdai Purja and nine other Nepali climbers successfully reached the peak of K2.
The highest point of a hill or mountain. In January 2021, Nimsdai Purja and nine other Nepali climbers successfully reached the peak of K2.