Simone Moro
Italian mountaineer and pilot
Born
October 27th, 1967
57 years ago
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
Italy
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An Italian mountaineer and pilot, climbed several of the world's highest peaks. Focused on winter ascents of 8000-meter summits. Achieved the first winter ascent of Gasherbrum II in 1987. Played a role in the progression of high-altitude climbing techniques and safety.
First winter ascent of Gasherbrum II
First ascent of Makalu in winter
Summited Lhotse and Annapurna
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