Harald Schreiber

"Don't worry and enjoy the curry powder." The short message that flickered on my screen was in huge contrast to the much more detailed travel warning from the Foreign Office. The newspaper reports, brought to light by online research, also left a less than inviting impression. However, a brief Facebook message from Dave Watson, a professional skier and first-time K2 conqueror, swept all concerns aside. The decision was made: we were going to ski in Kashmir.