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Attempt to Reach Camp 1 Hindered by Avalanche Risk
Nanga Parbat Base Camp, -16°C, snowing Today we went up to the Nanga Parbat wall close to Camp 1, and back. It snowed all night, and this morning it is still snowing even though just a little. We left...
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Nanga Parbat Winter Expedition – Video Dispatch 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXegmApunUo This winter, The North Face Athletes – Simone Moro and Denis Urubko continue on this epic adventure to attempt the summit of Nanga Parbat, the 9th highest...
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A Clear Sky Day – The Team Prepares an Emergency Heli Landing Area
Nanga Parbat Base Camp, 4230mt above sea level, -24°C Today is a beautiful day, not a cloud in the sky. We took advantage of the sun to dry our clothes and then we took off for the glacier to check out...
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Last Day of Rest at Basecamp – Camp 1 at 5100mt Aimed For Tomorrow
Nanga Parbat Base Camp, 4230mt above sea level, -21°C Today was partially sunny, and it was our last day of rest at Base Camp. The word “rest” is probably inappropriate since I have been writing...
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NANGA PARBAT WINTER EXPEDITION- AUDIO MESSAGE FROM CAMP 1 at 5500mt
The Team reached Camp 1 at 5500mt, successfully today and in a satellite call to basecamp they update us about their progress so far. We know they are fine and safe. Although the call was in Italian...
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Back to Basecamp from Camp 1 5500mts – Moro and Urubko To Plan a New Route
Nanga Parbat Base Camp, 4230mt above sea level, -12°C, cloudy Wake up in basecamp We just got back to Base Camp. We slept at -30°C and hearing Denis shivering and cursing because of the cold doesn’t...
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Simone Speaks on a Timelapse Video from Basecamp 4230m
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Ggc-XIklQ English Translation “Hi, today is Jan 14th, we’re at Base Camp, and we’re taking advantage of two days of rest, saturday and sunday, to organize both the camp...
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Simone speaks about weather conditions from Basecamp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og-MM_O3o_s Weather conditions are still not at it’s best, The Athletes need the best weather condition to proceed; in this video Simone Moro explains this and further...
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- 30 Degrees at Base camp, Moro & Urubko Moves Higher to Continue...
This Morning The North Face team; Denis and Simone set out to continue their acclimatization. Finally they have good weather, though extremely cold. Last night they had -30°C at Base Camp. Quoting...
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Team Receives Tragic News from Home, Moro and Urubko Halts Progress
The team eventually made it to camp 1 at 5555mt today and had a radio contact with Base camp to give some updates on their progress so far. They pitched a camp at 5555mt, putting their sleeping bags...
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Nanga Parbat Winter Expedition – Video Dispatch 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEtk-5gv_LQ The North Face Nanga Parbat Winter Expedition — In this video dispatch, we show The North Face Athletes; Simone Moro and Denis Urubko in life at...
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After 3days In the Mountains at 5555mts
Nanga Parbat Base Camp, 4230mt above sea level, -20°C Yesterday the boys returned back to Basecamp after spending a night out at 5555mts -> Last Update Here Today is the first day of rest at Base...
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Now Over 20 Days in extreme weather conditions – Team Still Up For The Summit
It’s already almost one month since the team departed from Italy; Amazing how time flies and in an adventure like this, a lot of things are bound to happen both planned and unplanned. Today Simone and...
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Today Moro and Urubko Safely Reach Camp 2
Just as the team anticipated, they really needed that 3 days of rest to re-energize and build up their physical and mental state. It’s really important to make the right decisions in this type of...
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Simone and Urubko Acclimatize at Camp 3 – 6600m
The North Face Athletes, Simone and Denis, are still in very good shape and the weather is very favourable. This is very positive for their acclimatization. In a direct message from Simone from Camp 3...
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Uo2J8lq3J0 The North Face Nanga Parbat Winter Expedition Video Dispatch 4; in this video you will watch the guys as they prepare for acclimatization going up to camp 1...
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Unfavourable Conditions Stalls Summit Attempt for Moro and Urubko
Nanga Parbat base camp 4230m -16 C° Today was supposed to be the last day of rest and tomorrow the planned departure for Denis and Simone to begin the planned one week stretch of climb to attempt the...
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Weather Conditions Confirm Forecast; Moro and Urubko Train Instead
Nanga Parbat Base Camp 4230m – -12° C Karl Gabl is always right! The weather today began with sun so we started to train a bit. A 4 hours walk down to Kutgully using snow shoes and setting up a route...
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One Year Annivesary of the First Winter Ascent on GII; The Boys Celebrate
Nanga Parbat Base camp. -9°C. One year ago Denis, Cory and Simone reached the summit of Gasherbum II… making history; by achieving the first ever winter accent on the Gasherbrum II. Today is a special...
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Summit Push – Moro & Urubko Anticipate Departure for Tomorrow
February 4th, Nanga Parbat Base Camp, 4230mt above sea level, -10C, snowing heavily. The boys anticipate to reach the summit on Thursday, hence they would need to leave base camp tomorrow Sunday, even...
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