I can't believe it. I'd long considered him to indestructible, and with good reason. Terrible news, he must rank amongst the very strongest and hardest of Himalayan climbers.
Yes, I know Jerry was partnering on Broad Peak with Rick, but seems they had different objectives on K2. To be attempting a new route on K2 at 66 is an incredible testimony to his strength in the Greater Ranges. Not much else to say really.
Lorraine McCall began her attempt today at a continuous, self-powered round of the Grahams, a four-month tour of upland Scotland combining walking and bikepacking. If successful, she'll be the first person that we know of to do it.
Press Release Arc'teryx Climb Academy returns to the Lake District: May 25th – 27th