He has rmade numerous solo winter first ascents throughout the Alps. In 1997 he took part in the Cho Oyu expedition, which was aborted at 7500m due to poor weather conditions.
A weak ridge is situated over Afghanistan. It may at times affect the K2-area during the first days giving only risk of occasional showers. Then it seems to become more unsettled with frequent showers due to lows over Kashmir and Tibet.
