K2 conquered in winter for first time – by team of Nepalese climbers

Former Gurkha is among team of Nepalese climbers to make history as the first to conquer K2 in winter Ex-Gurkha and Special Boat Service soldier Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja was among them He and nine others reached the summit of the 28,251ft peak at midday UK time Took last few agonising steps together while singing Nepalese … Read more