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New route on K2 (winter)

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Bharath T · · Boulder CO · Joined Aug 2018 · Points: 70

Hey, I'm looking for partners to do a FA of a new route on the north ridge of K2 this winter. I got into climbing just before COVID-19 shut things down but I'd say I'm a pretty solid 5.9 climber in the gym. I just watched Free Solo and I'm pretty stoked to get out there and make my mark on the climbing world. If you want to join me, I'm looking for someone pretty experienced - you have to know how to lead climb and also train aerobic endurance at least once a month (my understanding is that there's a lot of hiking involved for K2).

Gear: I have one Grigri, a 10.5mm rope, two chalk bags, a 3-season backpacking tent, and a quadruple set of Link Cams. I got my first pair of crampons last week, I'm hoping to break em in by October. If you have a puffy I can borrow that would be great since I imagine it gets pretty cold up there in winter.

Timeline:
This should be about a two-week trip. I'm planning for January 11-26 but I'm a little flexible on the dates. Message me and we can work something out.

Let me know if you want to borrow my copy of Freedom of the Hills later. I've been told it's one of the best climbing textbooks out there. I just ordered it on Amazon Prime so it should get here this week!

Fan Zhang · · Front Range, CO · Joined Apr 2012 · Points: 1,856

2/10
EDIT: OK, so maybe that's a bit too generous... But the OP did put a ton of work into creating a long tick list. 

FrankPS · · Atascadero, CA · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 276

I'm sure you'll succeed. You already have the important things - a GriGri and a Mountain Project account.

I look forward to the trip report.

Edit: This really does lack creativity or believability.  Hone your skills and try later.

Bharath T · · Boulder CO · Joined Aug 2018 · Points: 70

Harsh criticism lads but I'll take it to heart

John Ryan · · Poncha Springs, CO · Joined Aug 2012 · Points: 170

You got this!

Doug Lintz · · Kearney, NE · Joined Apr 2004 · Points: 1,196
John Ryan wrote: You got this!

Which part?  Trolling or K2?


And no, he can't have both.
Pepe LePoseur · · Remote Ontario · Joined Jun 2020 · Points: 0

...Or either

Dylan Houser · · Austin, TX > Boulder, CO >… · Joined Jul 2014 · Points: 0
Not Hobo Greg wrote:

Please, 0/10, no original thought, way too obviously full of shit.

Didn't know this was a theater class where we would be reviewed by our esteemed peers such as yourself, Gregory. 

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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