45+ 2017 News 2017 Mountaineering Everest K2 PNG. Experts say a winter climb is particularly dangerous because of the unpredictable and rapid change in weather conditions. The renowned mountaineer ueli steck, known for his rapid ascents of the alps which earned him the nickname the swiss machine, has died in an accident in nepal near mount everest.
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Lonnie dupre, the polar explorer and mountaineer, is attempting the first winter ascent of begguya's southern summit. News of the successful summit was provided by chhang dawa sherpa from k2 base camp. Some disappointing news from 28,000 feet. Tuesday, the discovery channel will air everest: