Simone Moro

Simone Moro, born on October twenty-seventh, nineteen sixty-seven, is a distinguished Italian mountaineer and alpinist renowned for his remarkable achievements in high-altitude climbing. He has made history by completing the first winter ascents of four of the fourteen eight-thousanders, including Shishapangma in two thousand five, Makalu in two thousand nine, Gasherbrum II in two thousand eleven, and Nanga Parbat in two thousand sixteen. This extraordinary feat has established him as the climber with the most first winter ascents of eight-thousanders in history.

In addition to his climbing prowess, Moro is a skilled helicopter pilot. His expertise was showcased in two thousand thirteen when he participated in the world's highest long-line rescue operation on Lhotse, reaching an altitude of seven thousand eight hundred meters. Furthermore, on November twelfth, two thousand fifteen, he set a new flight altitude world record in an ES 101 Raven turboshaft-powered helicopter, achieving six thousand seven hundred five meters.

Simone Moro's commitment to rescue operations is evident in his daring efforts on Mount Everest. In two thousand twenty-three, he executed a remarkable rescue mission on the south side of the mountain, successfully flying and landing at Camp III, which is situated at seven thousand three hundred fifty meters, to save an Indian climber. His dedication to helping others was further demonstrated through multiple flights to Camp II for rescue purposes during a season marked by severe weather conditions and numerous casualties.

With four summits of Everest under his belt, achieved in the years two thousand, two thousand two, two thousand six, and two thousand ten, Moro continues to inspire the climbing community with his exceptional skills and unwavering spirit.