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Thirteen of the world’s 14 peaks taller than 8,000 metres have been climbed in winter. But K2, the world’s second tallest mountain at 8,611 metres, remains elusive. Now, a massive 55-member group of climbing veterans from around the world, including 27 Sherpas from Nepal, are daring to take on a feat that has long been considered ‘mission impossible’—the first winter ascent of K2.