K2 WINTER

This work exists because I assumed the risk when no one else would: financing, producing, directing, shooting, organizing, managing, and climbing from inside the expedition. That same risk enabled the search expedition in the absence of institutional or state support. When Sajid Sadpara was left without help after his efforts failed, he turned to me.

The expedition’s logistics and field operations were led by Pasang Kaji Sherpa. Without him, none of this would have been possible. Sadly, his significant contributions have been largely erased from the historical record.

My version of this film would have centered the voices of Ali and Sajid Sadpara, John Snorri, Fazal Ali, Jalal, Mohsin, Aziz, Pemba Rita, Sanu, Mirza Ali, Akbar, Imtiaz, other Sadpara relatives, the Pakistani pilots, SAR teams, and Pasang Kaji Sherpa.

Many hours of footage exist of Ali Sadpara and John Snorri from the two-week period I shared with them, capturing intimate moments before the summit push inlcluding raw glimpses into their final days, camaraderie, play, love for their families, friendship, and the multiple summit attempts they made prior to February 5th.

The testimonies I documented including the complete evidentiary record will be featured in my upcoming book: K2: The Death Zone Witness.