On February 2, 2011, three climbers became the first to summit a Pakistani 8,000 meter peak in winter after 26 years of failed attempts.
Synopsis
On February 2, 2011, three climbers became the first to summit a Pakistani 8,000 meter peak in winter after 26 years of failed attempts.
Synopsis
Cory Richards, Simone Moro, and Denis Urubko faced extreme conditions on Gasherbrum II in Pakistan's Karakoram range. On February 2, 2011, they became the first team to summit an 8,000 meter peak in winter after 26 years of failed attempts. Cory filmed their climb with a small camera, documenting the dangers they encountered. The expedition tested their limits and nearly cost them their lives. This account presents their experience through Cory's lens.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See the first winter ascent of a Pakistani 8,000 meter peak.
- Follow Cory Richards' personal footage from the climb.
- Meet Simone Moro and Denis Urubko, key climbers in the ascent.
Did You Know
- 16 expeditions attempted to climb the peak in winter over 26 years.
- Cory Richards is the only American to summit any 8,000 meter peak in winter.
- The successful ascent occurred on February 2, 2011.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the first climbers to summit an 8,000 meter peak in winter?
Simone Moro, Denis Urubko, and Cory Richards became the first climbers to summit an 8,000 meter peak in winter on February 2, 2011.
What is Cory Richards known for in relation to 8,000 meter peaks?
Cory Richards is known for being the only American to summit any 8,000 meter peak in winter.
How many expeditions attempted to climb Pakistan's 8,000 meter peaks in winter before 2011?
For the past 26 years, 16 expeditions had tried and failed to climb one of Pakistan's 8,000 meter peaks in winter.
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