The man who skied down Everest

The Man Who Skied Down Everest

Andrzej Bargiel, a skilled mountaineer, shares his experience of climbing Mt Everest without oxygen and then skiing down the mountain.

Training and Preparation

According to Bargiel,

what made skiing down Everest possible was all the years of experience I’ve gained in high-altitude mountains
. He emphasizes the importance of spending time in high mountains to
read the snow, the conditions, and potential hazards
.

Motivation and Experience

Bargiel's motivation to take on Everest stemmed from his extensive experience in ski mountaineering and racing. This was his

third attempt on Everest
, driven by a desire to apply his skills to a meaningful project in the Himalaya.

Author's summary: Andrzej Bargiel shares his thrilling experience of skiing down Everest.

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Nepali Times Nepali Times — 2025-10-15

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