The Man Who Skied Down Everest
What made skiing down Everest possible was all the years of experience I’ve gained in high-altitude mountains.says Andrzej Bargiel, who climbed Mt Everest without oxygen and then skied down the mountain.
Bargiel explains that his extensive experience in high-altitude mountains helped him
read the snow, the conditions, and potential hazards.To prepare, he skis often in steep and exposed terrain, climbs regularly as an IFMGA mountain guide, and engages in other endurance activities like running, biking, and gym workouts.
He reveals that this was his
third attempt on Everest, motivated by a desire to apply his ski mountaineering and racing experience to a significant project in the Himalaya.
Author's summary: Andrzej Bargiel shares his experience skiing down Everest.