Why is Cory Richards Retiring from Climbing?
The only American to summit an 8,000 meter peak in winter is hanging up his ice axes.
Winter 8000
Killer Mountain: Death and Rescue on Nanga Parbat in Winter
Stranded high on Nanga Parbat after making the second winter ascent, Elisabeth Revol and Tomek Mackiewicz seemed beyond help. Who could rescue them? Could they reach the climbers in time? How would they get two incapacitated climbers off an 8,000-meter peak in winter?
Loose Bits (Spring 2021 Edition)
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[Climbing Book Club] Winter 8000: Climbing the World’s Highest Mountains
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