The Vegan Who Tried To Climb K2 In Winter | Mountaineering Gone Wrong

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Before he ever touched a rope or strapped on a crampon, Atanas Skatov was already breaking the rules. A scientist with zero athletic background. A plant expert, not a peak chaser. But within a single decade, he transformed himself from a desk-bound academic into one of the boldest high-altitude climbers on Earth—all without eating a single bite of meat, dairy, or eggs. No coaches. No sponsors. No shortcuts. Just raw discipline, self-belief, and a mission to prove what the human body can do on plants alone. And then, in the dead of winter 2021, he pointed his compass toward the world’s most dangerous mountain: K2. But his incredible dream turned into his worst nightmare. Make sure to subscribe for weekly videos!