The First Full Ski Descent of Lhotse presented by The North Face
by
Backcountry Planet
October 16, 2019
First Ski Descent of the Lhotse Couloir - September 30, 2018
It’s not always what we achieve that defines us, rather it is why we achieve such things that creates clarity in our existence.
In 2018, Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison completed the first ski descent of the 27,940-foot Lhotse, the fourth-highest mountain in the world. This is their story.
Ski Gear
Skis: Blizzard Zero G 95 / Green
Ski Boots: Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro Alpine Touring Boots