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
Km