Himal Himlung Expedition

Himal Himlung Expedition

Ambitious objectives...• To reach this remote summit

more than 7,000m located on the border between China and Nepal Fourth attempt (First French one) Previous attempts: 1 Japanese success / 2 failures

• To reach an unknown peak via a 2 km ridge 7,000m high. Depending on conditions Very first try

• To downhill ski from the peak One member of the team, specialised in extreme skiing, Very first try

• No external or professional assistance starting from base camp (4.850 m)

Himal Himlung Expedition

Where is it located ?

Himal Himlung Expedition

Itinerary ?

Himal Himlung Expedition

Ethics, philosophy of the team

We knew this expedition was risky...

The expedition preparation represented an important workload...

... project & risk management

were part of the game !

• Plan and live the whole adventure by ourselves

• Eager to discover local life by spending some time in villages with Tibetan and Nepali people

• Compliant with CGE&Y values Boldness, Freedom, Team Spirit, Honesty, Trust, Fun

Himal Himlung Expedition

Katmandou

Real Timeframe

Direct or via Annapurna & Tilichon lake trekkings

7 days

Direct or via Annapurna & Tilichon lake trekkings

7 days

Return Trekking

Katmandou3 days

Katmandou3 days

Walk to Base Camp (4850m)

9 days

Walk to Base Camp (4850m)

9 days

High Altitude Acclimation& Summit5 weeks

High Altitude Acclimation& Summit5 weeks

Expedition

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April 15th June 10th

Attemps to do shopping between 2 corefews…!

6 days

Attemps to do shopping between 2 corefews…!

6 days

Himal Himlung Expedition

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Ascension Profile

BC

4850m

Camp 1

5300m

Camp 2

6150m

Camp 3

6375m

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