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NEWS: Denis Urubko goes Solo on Winter K2 Ascent

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 UKC News 26 Feb 2018
UPDATE 10pm 26/02/2018: Desnivel.com have been in contact with the team. Urubko has descended to Base Camp and has withdrawn from the expedition. The team released the following statement: "Denis Urubko, following his beliefs about the end of the winter season, decided to abandon the winter expedition on K2. This decision was accepted by the participants in the expedition who did not see more opportunities to cooperate with Denis after his attempt to reach the summit."

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 Doug 26 Feb 2018
In reply to UKC News:

but see the other thread (https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/expedition+alpine/solo_winter_ascent_of_k...) & the link to Desnivel

 FactorXXX 26 Feb 2018
In reply to UKC News:

>  In some mountaineering circles, 28th February is considered the end of the winter season, as opposed to 20th March, the official meteorological definition.

Isn't that the wrong way around, with the meteorological start of Spring being 1st of March?

 

In reply to FactorXXX:

You're right, I think. Nat Geo got it wrong it seems. Serves me right for not double checking!

 parsot 26 Feb 2018
In reply to Natalie Berry - UKC:

Meteorological winter ends 28th Feb, but astronomical winter ends 20th March...

 Dan Arkle 26 Feb 2018
In reply to parsot:

> Meteorological winter ends 28th Feb,

This is only true for 3/4 of years

 mal_meech 26 Feb 2018
In reply to Doug:

> but see the other thread (https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/expedition+alpine/solo_winter_ascent_of_k...) & the link to Desnivel

Better to just explain he's started to descend due to bad weather...

 Rad 26 Feb 2018

Back-stabbing social media posts from high on K2 in winter plus external deadlines and sponsor expectations. What could possibly go wrong?

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