Polish skier completes historic Everest ascent

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePolish mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel has become the first person to climb Mount Everest and ski back down without using supplemental oxygen. The 37-year-old completed the historic feat last week, following years of preparation and two previous unsuccessful attempts. Bargiel spent nearly 16 hours in the 'death zone' (above 8,000 metres) during his final push to the summit, which he reached after a four-day climb. His descent was completed over two days, with his brother reportedly using a drone to help navigate treacherous sections like the Khumbu Icefall. This achievement adds to Bargiel's extreme skiing records, including being the first to ski from the summit of K2 in 2018. In fullPolish skier becomes first to climb and ski down Everest without bottled oxygenThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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