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Jim Morrison Conquers Everest's Toughest Route in Epic Ascent

10/27/2025

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Jim Morrison skied Mount Everest's Hornbein Couloir on October 15, 2025, Everest's most challenging route.
The feat followed six weeks of ascent, a four-hour descent, and five years of preparation.
Morrison and filmmaker Jimmy Chin discussed the emotional release and fear management after the descent.
They noted only a brief window of favorable conditions enabled the attempt.
Their journey will be featured in a National Geographic documentary.

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Story summary

Jim Morrison skied Mount Everest's Hornbein Couloir on October 15, 2025, Everest's most challenging route.
The feat followed six weeks of ascent, a four-hour descent, and five years of preparation.
Morrison and filmmaker Jimmy Chin discussed the emotional release and fear management after the descent.
They noted only a brief window of favorable conditions enabled the attempt.
Their journey will be featured in a National Geographic documentary.