First winter expedition to any 8000m peak dates back to 1974, when Poles – led by Andrzej Zawada – attempted Lhotse. The attempt ended at 8250m. <br />Leszek Cichy and Krzysztof Wielicki made first winter ascent of an 8000m peak in 1980. (Everest, 17-02-1980) <br />Out of 14, thirteen eight-thousanders have been climbed in winter now. <br />K2 is the only mountain still unclimbed in winter. <br />Nine out of twelve first ascents have been accomplished by Polish teams. <br />Simone Moro revived the winter climbing when he scaled Shishapangma in winter 2005. <br />Marianne Chapuisat is the only other female who climbed an 8000er in winter. (Cho Oyu in 1993; not a first ascent) <br />Nanga Parbat was first attempted in winter 1988/89. <br />Nanga Parbat is the mountain with most winter attempts – 31! <br />Tomek Mackiewicz has attempted Nanga Parbat six times in winter. <br />Joel Wischnewski was the sole victim of Nanga Parbat winter. (Died during winter 2013 attempt) <br />Simone Moro has made first winter ascent of four 8000m peaks. <br />Ali Sadpara is first Pakistani to achieve first winter ascent of an 8000m peak. <br />Alex Txikon is first Spaniard to achieve first winter ascent of an 8000m peak. <br />Nanga Parbat climbing route statsas reviewed during current climbing season can be viewed here. <br /> <br />Northern Areas Of Pakistan is your destination for daily Exploring with fresh videos every day. <br /> <br />Follow my social media accounts for daily mind-blowing Destinations. <br /> <br />Subscribe us on YouTube - <br />https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzOkZEcKBRPK949JLZuxLg <br /> <br />Follow us on Dailymotion - <br />http://www.dailymotion.com/northernareasofpakistan <br /> <br />Follow us on Twitter - <br />https://twitter.com/NorthernAOP <br /> <br />Like us on Facebook - <br />https://www.facebook.com/northernareasofpakistan <br /> <br />Follow us on Instagram - <br />https://www.instagram.com/northernaop <br /> <br />Follow us on Pinterest - <br />https://www.pinterest.com/NorthernAOP <br /> <br /> <br />If you have any copyright issues then please contact me directly on - <br />northernareasofpakistans@gmail.com <br /> <br />Thanks for taking the time to view Northern Areas Of Pakistan Videos.
