Nanga Parbat Winter Expedition

First winter expedition to any 8000m peak dates back to 1974, when Poles – led by Andrzej Zawada – attempted Lhotse. The attempt ended at 8250m.
Leszek Cichy and Krzysztof Wielicki made first winter ascent of an 8000m peak in 1980. (Everest, 17-02-1980)
Out of 14, thirteen eight-thousanders have been climbed in winter now.
K2 is the only mountain still unclimbed in winter.
Nine out of twelve first ascents have been accomplished by Polish teams.
Simone Moro revived the winter climbing when he scaled Shishapangma in winter 2005.
Marianne Chapuisat is the only other female who climbed an 8000er in winter. (Cho Oyu in 1993; not a first ascent)
Nanga Parbat was first attempted in winter 1988/89.
Nanga Parbat is the mountain with most winter attempts – 31!
Tomek Mackiewicz has attempted Nanga Parbat six times in winter.
Joel Wischnewski was the sole victim of Nanga Parbat winter. (Died during winter 2013 attempt)
Simone Moro has made first winter ascent of four 8000m peaks.
Ali Sadpara is first Pakistani to achieve first winter ascent of an 8000m peak.
Alex Txikon is first Spaniard to achieve first winter ascent of an 8000m peak.
Nanga Parbat climbing route statsas reviewed during current climbing season can be viewed here.

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