Polish climbers to attempt 1st winter ascent on K2
Published
Dec. 29, 2017 8:51 a.m. ET
AP
WARSAW, Poland (AP) A team of Polish climbers has set off to attempt the first-ever winter ascent of K2, the world's second-tallest mountain.
The team flew to Pakistan on Friday.
K2 is 8,611 meters (28,252 feet) high and has a dangerous reputation.
Krzysztof Wielicki leads the 13-member team that plans to attempt the ascent in February.
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The expedition is co-funded by Poland's sports ministry.
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