ISLAMABAD, Jul 27 (APP): Norwegian woman climber Kristin Harila and her Nepali sherpa guide Tenjen (Lama) on Thursday scaled Mount K2 (8611m), the world’s second highest peak in Pakistan, becoming the fastest persons to complete the 14 8000ers in three months.
“They have summited K2 at 10:45 am today (Monday), creating a new True Summit World Record,” Karrar Haidri, secretary Alpine Club of Pakistan said in a statement.
“They have completed the feat of ascending 14 above 8000-metre peaks in a remarkable 3 months, 17 hours, and 45 minute period of time,” he added.
Following is the detail of the 14 peaks they conquered in 2023:
Shishapangma – 26/04/2023
Cho Oyu – 03/05/2023
Makalu – 13/05/2023
Kanchenjunga – 18/05/2023
Everest – 23/05/2023
Lhotse – 23/05/2023
Dhaulagiri – 29/05/2023
Annapurna – 05/06/2023
Manaslu – 10/06/2023
Nanga Parbat – 26/06/2023
Gasherbrum II – 15/07/2023
Gasherbrum I – 18/07/2023
Broad Peak – 23/07/2023
K2 – 27/07/2023
“This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to their extraordinary skills and determination,” Haidri added.
Haidri also shared the complete list of climbers, who ascended K2 on Thursday.
Summiteers:
Kristin Harila
Tenjen Sherpa, a LAMA
Sherpa named Chhiring Namgel
Sherpa Mingma Tenjen
Sherpa Ang Dawa
Lakpa Muktu Sherpa
Susan Adbovais
Lakpa Thendu Sherpa,
Josette Valloton
Sherpa Nima Rinji
Fedor Kuprichenkov
Phurba Sherpa
Garbriel Tarso
Mikel, a.k.a. Mingtemba Sherpa
Sherpa Fura Tshering
Ibrahimi Flutura UTA
Sherpa Tenjing
Sherpa Pasang
Pekova, Alina
Laza, Adrian
Team of Fixing Ropes on K2 from Seven Summit Treks:
Pasang Nurbu Sherpa
Mingtemba Sherpa
Sherpa Ngima Dorchi