21 Jul 2023 Outdoor Himalayan
Another remarkable feat for Norwegian and Nepali climbers Kristin Harila and Tenjen (Lama) Sherpa. They successfully ascended the world’s 11th highest Gasherbum (G1) which stands at an elevation of 8,080 m. It lies in the Karakoram Mountain Range in Pakistan. With this, Kristin and Tenjen conquer 12 peaks above 8000m in 3 months. Earlier in 45 days, they scaled 9 peaks above 8000m. They set a new record for the fastest climbers to achieve this milestone in just under 3 months. Now, they are only 2 peaks behind to complete their mission of conquering 14 peaks above 8000 meters.
On July 18, around 6:10 am, Kristin and Tenjen reached the summit of G1. Prior to this, they conquered the 13th highest mountain, G2, on July 15, and stood atop Nanga Parbat on June 26. On April 26 with ascending Shishapangma (8,027 m), Kristin and Tenjen commenced their incredible mountain expedition. Then their expedition continues and conquered Mt. Cho Oyu (8,188 m), Mt. Makalu (8,481 m), Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), Mt. Everest (8,848.86 m), Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m), and Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m).
Kristin Harila has established herself as an extraordinary climber, holding multiple records. It includes the prestigious title of being the first woman to achieve the fastest ascent of all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters in a remarkably short period of one year and five days. Her dedication, skill, and determination have earned her a place among the world’s elite mountaineers.
But Kristin’s thirst for adventure and her ambitious spirit doesn’t stop there. Together with her climbing partner, Tenjen Sherpa, she is embarking on a new challenge: scaling two other formidable peaks in the Karakoram Range, K2 (8,611 m) and Broad Peak (8,051 m), within a single season. Their ambitious goal is to conquer these peaks and complete all 14 of the world’s highest mountains above 8,000 meters in just three months.
The incredible journey of Kristen and Tenjen reminds us of the indomitable human spirit that motivates us to reach for the new heights, explore the unknown, and achieve extraordinary feats.
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