K2 without artificial oxygen: how was it possible? | Show BETA

The latest episode of Actiontalk TV's BETA show explores how Nirmal Purja managed to climb K2 without an oxygen tank. We speak to the alpine experts Reinhold Messner and Stefan Nestler and have exclusive weather data from the ascent.

The BETA news show is presented by Bächli Bergsport and Mammut

As part of the sixth issue of BETA, we also have short news from the bouldering mecca of Cresciano in Ticino, sensational inspections by two athletes and - Adam Ondra has entered the insect business. AND: We're raffling off a cool climbing gadget again!

The topics of episode 5 of BETA at a glance

  • K2 in winter and without artificial oxygen? How was that possible?
  • The bouldering area Cresciano has to struggle with parking problems
  • Angy Eiter is climbing 9b again
  • Young talent Martina Demmel wins
  • Prize raffle massage gun

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00:18:21

Projecting at the limit and the possibility of failure

Stefano Ghisolfi shows what it means to plan the hardest sport climbing route and the hardest boulder in the world.

Aidan Roberts climbs two potential 9A boulders

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