Nims was already a decorated man-he had nothing more to prove. Yet, driven by a last-minute calculation on his way to Pakistan, he set his sights on yet another record: "Then I become the FIRST person in history to climb all 14
eight-thousanders twice. Without oxygen."
It is a sobering reminder of how easily ambition can eclipse objective danger. Mountains do not yield to fame, ambition, or satellite technology- they respond only to gravity, weather, and time. Ultimately, no amount of expertise, physical conditioning, or legendary record-breaking achievement can shield us from the sheer, unyielding power of nature.
My heartfelt prayers go out to the 10 climbers struck by the avalanche on Broad Peak. May those who lost their lives rest in eternal peace and may their families find strength and comfort during this incredibly difficult time. May God watch over everyone who ventures into these beautiful but unforgiving mountains.
I admit I hoped they would mentioned items like Avalanche Transceivers and small portable snow shovels, cause those were some of items I knew my dad always took with him for snowmobiling
I think this video did not explain a lot of basic and well known safety guidelines that are important to surviving a avalanche. Which way to go, how to create air bubbles, and to wear certain survival tech that helps rescuers find you quickly. I went to school in the backcountry where we were skiing it a lot and this was taught in school, as well as how to take a slab. Think this is a great platform to be able to touch on these topics in a accessible way... Wish just a little more was said.
Imagine the feeling of being buried alive without being able to move even 1 cm. In that situation, is the survival instinct of trying to scratch or trying to stay calm to slow down your breathing the thing that saves your life, when oxygen is limited?
I used to work at a ski resort and I will say do not go back country skiing unless you know what you are doing. Most ski resorts are not going to risk their ski patrols to rescue you in a back country situation.
“How to survive an avalanche?”
“Avoid one.”
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eight-thousanders twice. Without oxygen."
It is a sobering reminder of how easily ambition can eclipse objective danger. Mountains do not yield to fame, ambition, or satellite technology- they respond only to gravity, weather, and time. Ultimately, no amount of expertise, physical conditioning, or legendary record-breaking achievement can shield us from the sheer, unyielding power of nature.
“Avoid one.”
Best Survival Advice EVER