The Romanian climber Alex Gavan, who was attempting Nanga Parbat on Kinshofer route, abandoned his summit to lead the search of these missing climbers. A rescue operation through an army helicopter was conducted, Alex Gavan of which was part off. The rescue efforts were finally called off on 1st July after a final helicopter flight over the ridge on July 1.
Simone Moro stood atop Pakistan‘s “Killer Mountain” last week and observed the curve of the Earth — a view which had never been seen by anyone in winter until the climber and his team conquered Nanga Parbat. Read on to find out more….