First winter ascent of K2

First winter ascent of K2
Who
10 Nepali climbers
What
First
Where
Pakistan
When
16 January 2021

The first ascent made in winter of K2, the world's second-highest mountain (8,611 m; 28,251 ft), was achieved on 16 January 2021, when a total of 10 Nepalese climbers reached the top.

The Nepalis joined forces from other expeditions to make a bid for the summit, despite hurricane-force winds and temperatures that dipped to -65°C (-85°F). They sang their national anthem as they reached the top.