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Jim Morrison Makes Historic Ski Descent on Everest

10/16/2025

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Summary

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Jim Morrison became the first to ski down the Hornbein Couloir on Mount Everest's north face on October 15, 2025.
He completed the descent in four hours and five minutes.
He reached Camp One at 19,974 feet during the descent, which will be featured in a forthcoming National Geographic film.
The effort followed two prior attempts and honored Hilaree Nelson, whose ashes were spread on Everest.

History

Historical Context

The first successful ascent of the Hornbein Couloir on Mount Everest occurred in 1963 by climbers Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld, showcasing the route's technical challenges. This ascent followed decades of exploration, including the 1953 first ascent by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Today, such feats inspire modern adventurers like Jim Morrison, reflecting the ongoing human pursuit of extreme challenges in nature.

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Story summary

Jim Morrison became the first to ski down the Hornbein Couloir on Mount Everest's north face on October 15, 2025.
He completed the descent in four hours and five minutes.
He reached Camp One at 19,974 feet during the descent, which will be featured in a forthcoming National Geographic film.
The effort followed two prior attempts and honored Hilaree Nelson, whose ashes were spread on Everest.

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