Nepali climbers who were the first to scale K2, the world's second tallest peak, in winter, cheer upon their arrival from the mountain, at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal January 26, 2021. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - A team of Nepali climbers that made the first winter summit of K2, the world’s second tallest peak, arrived back in the country to a heroes' welcome on Tuesday from crowds of well-wishers.
The 10 men, who climbed the 8,611 metre (28,251 foot) K2 peak on Jan. 16, attributed their success to team spirit and a resolve to raise their country’s pride.
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