Simone Moro

Italian mountaineer and pilot

Simone Moro - Italian mountaineer and pilot
Born

October 27th, 1967
58 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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