On January 16, a team of 10 Nepali mountaineers summited K2, the second-tallest mountain in the world. Prior to this ascent, the mountain had never before been conquered in winter.
The Nepali team of mountaineers that climbed the K2 includes Mingma Gyalje Sherpa, Nirmal Purja, Pun Magar, Gelje Sherpa, Mingma David Sherpa, Mingma Tenzi Sherpa, Dawa Temba Sherpa, Pem Chhiri Sherpa, Kilu Pemba Sherpa, DawaTenjing Sherpa, and Sona Sherpa.
Check out pictures from their ascent:
