BATURA SAR: WINTER 2020

On January 13, 2020, a winter expedition of the Polish Winter Himalaism program set out for Pakistan. The objective was Batura Sar (7,795 m), a peak that had never been climbed in winter. I joined the team as a filmmaker.

Shortly after landing, we learned that Pakistan was experiencing its heaviest snowfall in 25 years. During the approach to Base Camp, we struggled through snow often waist-deep, and at times even reaching our necks. An unexpected porters’ strike added to the difficulties.

We climbed on Batura Sar until the end of February, reaching an altitude of 6,600 meters. However, relentless snowfall and the high avalanche risk forced us to end the expedition in early March.

From this expedition, I produced the documentary “Batura: Mountain of Snow” (Batura: Góra Śniegu).