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A team of 10 Nepali summiteers climbed K2 setting a record being the first team ever to climb the world’s second largest mountain in the winter season. The K2 which is a 28,251-foot summit has never been reached in winter due to geographical difficulties and the harsh weather. 
Mingma Gyalje Sherpa, Nirmal Purja, Pun Magar, Gelje Sherpa, Mingma David Sherpa, Mingma Tenzi Sherpa, Dawa Temba Sherpa, Pem Chhiri Sherpa, Kilu Pemba Sherpa, DawaTenjing Sherpa, and Sona Sherpa reached the top of the peak on Saturday afternoon.
The Nepal Tourism Department congratulated the climbers in a Facebook post.
