Conquering the 4th Highest Peak in the World

The first ski descent of Lhotse, a 28,000ft (8,516m) peak in the heart of the Himalayas, enabled by FUTURELIGHT

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Description

Lhotse rises to 8,516 meters (27,940 feet) and is the 4th highest mountain in the world. Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison made history by being the first people to ski from its summit on September 30, 2018.

Watch the full film here: https://youtu.be/wPXSFVruIHI

Adventures

Namche to Phortse

The first stage of the long hike up to basecamp.

Phortse to Pheriche

Stage two of the long hike into the mountains.

Pheriche to Gorek Shep

Stage three of the hike, getting closer to basecamp.

Gorek Shep to Basecamp

The trek becomes harder with more challenging terrain on the final ascent up to basecamp.

Basecamp to Camp One

A slow climb amid heavy rock fall, through the Khumbu Icefall.

Camp One to Camp Two and Three

Very challenging conditions in steep and risky terrain with variable weather and avalanches

Camp Three to the Summit of Lhotse

The final push from Camp Three, up the daunting face of Lhotse and the Couloir, to the summit at 8,516 meters (27,940 feet).

Ski Descent from the Summit of Lhotse

Extremely challenging ski descent first accomplished by Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison in 2018.