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Summit Karakoram Team updates as they summit K2

 

Congratulations to the Summit Karakoram Team for reaching the top of K2!

Here are a few of their updates from recent days…

July 28, 2024

Incredible Achievement on K2!

Huge congratulations to our fearless team and guides for summiting “K2 (8,611m) – The Savage Mountain ”this morning! Despite the challenging and unpredictable weather conditions, our team made the impossible possible by seizing a narrow summit window today on 28th July 2024.

We extend our best wishes for a safe descent for the entire team.

8K-K2 Expedition 2024 Summiteers Name list :

1. Mr. Tjhang Piao (Hongkong/China)
2. Mr. Migma Dorchi Sherpa (Nepal)
3. Mr. Ashok Lama (Nepal)
4. Ms. Chen Xue (China)
5. Mr. Dawa Ongju Sherpa (Nepal)
6. Mr. Pemba Tasi Sherpa (Nepal)
7. Ms. Maria Do Ceu Da Conceicao (Portugal)
8. Mr. Dawa Dorchi Sherpa (Nepal)
9. Mr. Pechhumbe Sherpa (Nepal)

This year rope fixing process on K2 was incredibly demanding. Special thanks to the professional Sherpas from 8K, Imagine, HG, and SST for their joint effort in fixing the ropes. Severe weather and technical terrain challenges required exceptional skill and teamwork, ensuring the success and safety of the entire expedition on the treacherous path to the summit.


27 July 2024

“Our team of experienced 8K K2 Expedition guides are working tirelessly to fix ropes on the bottleneck section of the world’s second-highest mountain. This challenging task requires immense skill and teamwork, but we’re proud to be part of the fixing team once again this year. With our collective effort, we’re confident we’ll reach the summit and achieve our goal. Onward and upward!”


25 July 2024

8K-K2 Expedition Team Reaches Milestone, Sets Sights on Summit

Our 8K-K2 Expedition team has successfully established Camp II, marking a significant milestone in their journey to conquer the second-highest mountain in the world. With the team in good health and high spirits, they are now focused on reaching the summit on July 28th.

Led by @dawaongjusherpa , the team has demonstrated exceptional skill, determination, and teamwork as they navigate the challenging terrain and unpredictable weather conditions of K2. Establishing Camp II is a testament to their expertise and preparation.

“We are thrilled to have reached this milestone and are now focused on the final push to the summit,” said Dawa Ongju Sherpa. “The team is in great shape, and we are confident in our ability to reach the top on July 28th.”

Our 8K-K2 Expedition team will continue to monitor weather conditions and make their final ascent when the time is right. This remarkable achievement will be a testament to human endurance and the team’s unwavering commitment to their goal.