WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Two Polish climbers who made world’s first winter ascent of a Himalayan peak of more than 26,000 feet (8,000 meters) have given a dramatic account of their race against the clock to the summit, and paid tribute to their two colleagues who disappeared during the night-time descent and are considered dead.

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