Spanish Expedition in Pakistan to summit K2 for first time in winter

K-2, the second highest mountain in the world after Mt. Everest has always been a challenge to the mountaineers as it is more deadlier than the Everest to limb. And that is the reason why no expedition has ever been able to scale it in winters.

These days a Spanish expedition is in Pakistan to attempt the winter accent to this huge pyramid shaped mountain with their base at Skardu in the Gilgit Baltistan province of Pakistan.

The 15 members Spanish team consists mountaineers from climbers, who are from Spain, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Poland.

As per the news available, the team has already left for the K2 base camp from Askole, Skardu. The first team is lead by Alex Txikon from Spain. They have a strong team of eight Sherpas with them.

In an interview with Spanish media Txikon said, they can reach Camp 4 on K2 but from there it’s an open question depending on weather and snow conditions.  Also, he wants to use igloos for shelter, instead the use of the usual tents. “Inside the igloos, we will be able to zero degrees and even positive with the help of a candle values.”

Read details about K2: Fascinating Pakistan: K-2, the Mountain of the Mountains

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Solar Impulse lands in Nanjing, China

The solar powered fuel-free Solar Impulse has landed in Nanjing, China after leg 6 of its journey around the world.

The last leg from Chongqing (China) to Nanjing China measuring 1,241 km took the craft 17 hours and 22 minutes to complete.

Already, the Solar Impulse has set two world records for manned solar-powered flight on its journey so far:

The first was for the longest distance covered on a single trip - that of 1,468km between Muscat, Oman, and Ahmedabad, India.

The second was for a ground speed of 117 knots (216km/h; 135mph), which was achieved during the leg into Mandalay, Myanmar, from Varanasi, India.

Read more about it at: BBC
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Everest to have a route-diversion over safety concerns

Mt Everest, the mountaineers' final destination has eaten up 16 Sherpa guides during the last year - the worst single loss of life in expedition history. The fatal avalanche has resulted in a boycott by Sherpa climbers who demanded better wages and conditions.

This deadly incident has forced the Nepalese government to make a diversion in the present route in vogue  since 1990 and has come up a new route to be used from next month onward.

As reported by BBC News, mountaineers will now take a more central route after Base Camp, avoiding the left side of the Khumbu Icefall, where last year's accident occurred.

Read more about it at: BBC 
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Couple on wedding anniversary trip chased by pod of 20 Killer Whales

When a Florida couple decided to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary in open sea in Mexico, they were not aware of some huge unwanted guests that would trail them for miles.

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Rich and Laura Howard from Lutz, were diving off the coast of La Paz when their dive instructor signaled for them to return to their boat. Obeying his instructions, the keen ocean photographer and his wife discovered to their disbelief that they were fast being approached by a group of 4-5 ft dorsal fins. Mrs Howard filmed the incredible sighting on her Flip Cam. 

At one point, the killer whales were just too close that could have caused a bump to the boat and may have resulted into a horrific accident.

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Read more about it at: Mail Online
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Would you like to cycle to the South Pole - specially if you are a female?

[ via BBC News Magazine ] 4 Jan

Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton is hoping to become the first person to use a bike to reach the South Pole. She is attempting to travel 500 miles (805km) across Antarctica and will cycle for large parts of it, as well as snowkiting and walking. She hopes to complete the trek for Sport Relief in 20 days.


At this time of year, the average temperature in Antarctica is -25C, but can drop to -50C. Severe coastal winds come from cold air flowing down off the interior ice sheet. Wind speeds can reach up to 125mph (201km/h) and average about 80mph.

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