❄️Heavy snowfall and deep snow make the expedition challenging.
🏔️The solo climber faces high avalanche risks.
⚒️Trail breaking and carrying heavy gear add to the difficulty.
⛺Finding suitable places for bivvying and snow caves becomes crucial.
🔁Constantly assessing risks and adjusting plans to ensure safety.
What challenges did you face during the expedition?
—I faced heavy snowfall, deep snow, high avalanche risks, and the need to carry heavy gear.
How did you mitigate the avalanche risks?
—I carefully assessed the snow conditions, avoided steep slopes, and used ridge lines for safer travel.
What precautions did you take during the expedition?
—I constantly monitored the weather, dug snow caves for shelter, and carried essential safety equipment.
How did you navigate through the deep snow?
—I used skis and skins for easier travel on flat terrain, and switched to crampons and ice axe for more technical sections.
What were the highlights of the expedition?
—The stunning mountain views, overcoming challenges, and the sense of accomplishment were the highlights of the expedition.
00:26The expedition starts with heavy snowfall and a challenging winter environment.
05:00The solo climber battles deep snow and heavy gear to make progress.
10:00The risks of avalanches become a major concern in the difficult conditions.
17:00Despite setbacks and tough decisions, the climber continues with determination.
23:00The snowfall finally starts to decrease, providing some relief.
27:00The climber crosses a major open slope, carefully managing the avalanche risks.
31:00The expedition reaches a safer section, and the climber overcomes the worst challenges.
34:00The solo climber reflects on the highlights of the expedition and the sense of accomplishment.
