Two days after our almost ascent of Pumori in nonstop alpine style from advanced base camp and back, I find myself reflecting on the importance of making right decisions in the mountains, which often include the ability to wait or give up. These skills clash with the modern world, which is increasingly fast-paced, competitive and obsessed with success, where those who give up are often labeled as losers. The art of survival is at the heart of mountaineering, but unfortunately the necrologies are full of heroes. On October 8, we decided to fail less than 100 meters from the summit of Pumori because of obvious avalanche danger. At the same time unfortunately other friends failed perhaps to consider the similar option on Shisha Pangma and unfortunately within two hours and with two different avalanches 4 people found death: two different ropes formed by client and Sherpa Guide. One of them Lama Tenjen Sherpa was a great friend, a man of extraordinary strength. This is a time to pray and reflect. But it is important to understand that mountaineering on 8,000 mt. today is not what it was 20 years ago. We should reflect on this evolution. In 31 years of expeditions, no sponsor has ever pushed me to put my life on the line for success. When people say that, it is a falsehood! Today, many people voluntarily choose to exceed or risk their limits to achieve their dreams and economic plans. It is important to understand that exploration is something else. Pumori is not an 8000er and will not change lives, but it was still an arduous adventure with a dramatic retreat in the midst of white out, with zero visibility. More than 20 rappelling and 17 hours of continuous effort, trying to understand the terrain and ourselves, assessing our condition. It was a great experience and a life lesson that made us wiser, even if we gave up the summit in the end. —————————————— #HimalayanExpeditionTNF 🎞️ @thenorthface @lasportivagram @garminitaly @camp1889outdoor @dfsportspecialist @gruppo_autotorino @somainitalia @lamantafoods @framar.spa @altitudehelicopters @thenorthfaceIT @thenorthface_climb • Managed by: @mariannazanatta @sportsandbeyondagency
Two days after our almost ascent of Pumori in nonstop alpine style from advanced base camp and back, I find myself reflecting on the importance of making right decisions in the mountains, which often include the ability to wait or give up. These skills clash with the modern world, which is increasingly fast-paced, competitive and obsessed with success, where those who give up are often labeled as losers. The art of survival is at the heart of mountaineering, but unfortunately the necrologies are full of heroes. On October 8, we decided to fail less than 100 meters from the summit of Pumori because of obvious avalanche danger. At the same time unfortunately other friends failed perhaps to consider the similar option on Shisha Pangma and unfortunately within two hours and with two different avalanches 4 people found death: two different ropes formed by client and Sherpa Guide. One of them Lama Tenjen Sherpa was a great friend, a man of extraordinary strength. This is a time to pray and reflect. But it is important to understand that mountaineering on 8,000 mt. today is not what it was 20 years ago. We should reflect on this evolution. In 31 years of expeditions, no sponsor has ever pushed me to put my life on the line for success. When people say that, it is a falsehood! Today, many people voluntarily choose to exceed or risk their limits to achieve their dreams and economic plans. It is important to understand that exploration is something else. Pumori is not an 8000er and will not change lives, but it was still an arduous adventure with a dramatic retreat in the midst of white out, with zero visibility. More than 20 rappelling and 17 hours of continuous effort, trying to understand the terrain and ourselves, assessing our condition. It was a great experience and a life lesson that made us wiser, even if we gave up the summit in the end. —————————————— #HimalayanExpeditionTNF 🎞️ @thenorthface @lasportivagram @garminitaly @camp1889outdoor @dfsportspecialist @gruppo_autotorino @somainitalia @lamantafoods @framar.spa @altitudehelicopters @thenorthfaceIT @thenorthface_climb • Managed by: @mariannazanatta @sportsandbeyondagency
“Sull’Everest ho vinto e ho perso, gioito e sofferto, ho incontrato persone eccezionali e gente malvagia. Ho capito anche chi ero e quello che volevo e ciò che invece non contava nulla.” Dal 14 novembre finalmente di nuovo in libreria EVEREST IN VETTA A UN SOGNO, racconto illustrato ripubblicato e aggiornato in una nuova edizione. IN BIO il link per il preorder. #everest #invettaaunsogno @rizzolilibri _______________________________ #NeverStopExploring • Sponsored by: @thenorthface @lasportivagram @garminitaly @camp1889outdoor @dfsportspecialist @gruppo_autotorino @somainitalia @lamantafoods @framar.spa @altitudehelicopters @thenorthfaceIT @thenorthface_climb • Managed by: @mariannazanatta @sportsandbeyondagency
“Sull’Everest ho vinto e ho perso, gioito e sofferto, ho incontrato persone eccezionali e gente malvagia. Ho capito anche chi ero e quello che volevo e ciò che invece non contava nulla.” Dal 14 novembre finalmente di nuovo in libreria EVEREST IN VETTA A UN SOGNO, racconto illustrato ripubblicato e aggiornato in una nuova edizione. IN BIO il link per il preorder. #everest #invettaaunsogno @rizzolilibri _______________________________ #NeverStopExploring • Sponsored by: @thenorthface @lasportivagram @garminitaly @camp1889outdoor @dfsportspecialist @gruppo_autotorino @somainitalia @lamantafoods @framar.spa @altitudehelicopters @thenorthfaceIT @thenorthface_climb • Managed by: @mariannazanatta @sportsandbeyondagency
The Orobian Alps are my mountains and they are those of the legendary Walter Bonatti and of so many other mountaineers and enthusiasts. They are beautiful and wild, worth discovering and exploring and to love for what they are and can offer with no need for special effects. Credits @matteozanga _______________________________ #NeverStopExploring • Sponsored by: @thenorthface @lasportivagram @garminitaly @camp1889outdoor @dfsportspecialist @gruppo_autotorino @altitudehelicopters @thenorthfaceIT @thenorthface_climb • Managed by: @mariannazanatta @sportsandbeyondagency
The Orobian Alps are my mountains and they are those of the legendary Walter Bonatti and of so many other mountaineers and enthusiasts. They are beautiful and wild, worth discovering and exploring and to love for what they are and can offer with no need for special effects. Credits @matteozanga _______________________________ #NeverStopExploring • Sponsored by: @thenorthface @lasportivagram @garminitaly @camp1889outdoor @dfsportspecialist @gruppo_autotorino @altitudehelicopters @thenorthfaceIT @thenorthface_climb • Managed by: @mariannazanatta @sportsandbeyondagency
The Orobian Alps are my mountains and they are those of the legendary Walter Bonatti and of so many other mountaineers and enthusiasts. They are beautiful and wild, worth discovering and exploring and to love for what they are and can offer with no need for special effects. Credits @matteozanga _______________________________ #NeverStopExploring • Sponsored by: @thenorthface @lasportivagram @garminitaly @camp1889outdoor @dfsportspecialist @gruppo_autotorino @altitudehelicopters @thenorthfaceIT @thenorthface_climb • Managed by: @mariannazanatta @sportsandbeyondagency
The Orobian Alps are my mountains and they are those of the legendary Walter Bonatti and of so many other mountaineers and enthusiasts. They are beautiful and wild, worth discovering and exploring and to love for what they are and can offer with no need for special effects. Credits @matteozanga _______________________________ #NeverStopExploring • Sponsored by: @thenorthface @lasportivagram @garminitaly @camp1889outdoor @dfsportspecialist @gruppo_autotorino @altitudehelicopters @thenorthfaceIT @thenorthface_climb • Managed by: @mariannazanatta @sportsandbeyondagency
Only a couple of days left to vote for me for the 21st Century Adventurer Award by @europeanoutdoorfilmtour. Vote now from the LINK IN BIO 👆 _______________________________ #NeverStopExploring • Sponsored by: @thenorthface @lasportivagram @garminitaly @camp1889outdoor @dfsportspecialist @gruppo_autotorino @somainitalia @framar.spa @altitudehelicopters @thenorthfaceIT @thenorthface_climb • Managed by: @mariannazanatta @sportsandbeyondagency
Thirteen years ago today, Cory Richards, Denis Urubko and I made the first ever winter ascent of Gasherbrum II. I cannot believe that thirteen years have already passed since that February 2, 2011, when the first of Pakistan’s five eight-thousanders was climbed in winter premiere: a piece of history that will remain indelible in me and not only me. @stefanoavalis honored me with this marvelous painting. _______________________________ #NeverStopExploring • Sponsored by: @thenorthface @lasportivagram @garminitaly @camp1889outdoor @dfsportspecialist @gruppo_autotorino @somainitalia @framar.spa @altitudehelicopters @thenorthfaceIT @thenorthface_climb • Managed by: @mariannazanatta @sportsandbeyondagency
Fifteen years ago today: the first ever winter ascent on Makalu. It was the lighter firstwinter ascent on an 8000-meter peak in history: the two-member expedition set up two camps and made only two rotations on the mountain before reaching the summit on February 9, 2009, after 29 years of attempts by the world’s best mountaineers. A privilege and fortune shared with my partner and friend Denis Urubko. This became my second absolute first winter ascent, and I did not yet know that two more would come in the following years. @stefanoavalis honored me with this marvelous painting. _______________________________ #NeverStopExploring • Sponsored by: @thenorthface @lasportivagram @garminitaly @camp1889outdoor @dfsportspecialist @gruppo_autotorino @somainitalia @framar.spa @altitudehelicopters @thenorthfaceIT @thenorthface_climb • Managed by: @mariannazanatta @sportsandbeyondagency
There is no age for dreaming, but there is the right dream for every stage of life. It was a pleasure to present this theme in front of the audience at Eataly Verona . Next to me were the founder, Oscar Farinetti and my good friend and Big Boss EMEA and ASPA of Vanity Fair Corporation, Martino Scabbia Guerrini, who kindly introduced my talk and, thanks to our relationship of trust and friendship, made the atmosphere even more pleasant. _______________________________ #NeverStopExploring • Sponsored by: @thenorthface @lasportivagram @garminitaly @camp1889outdoor @dfsportspecialist @gruppo_autotorino @somainitalia @framar.spa @altitudehelicopters @thenorthfaceIT @thenorthface_climb • Managed by: @mariannazanatta @sportsandbeyondagency
There is no age for dreaming, but there is the right dream for every stage of life. It was a pleasure to present this theme in front of the audience at Eataly Verona . Next to me were the founder, Oscar Farinetti and my good friend and Big Boss EMEA and ASPA of Vanity Fair Corporation, Martino Scabbia Guerrini, who kindly introduced my talk and, thanks to our relationship of trust and friendship, made the atmosphere even more pleasant. _______________________________ #NeverStopExploring • Sponsored by: @thenorthface @lasportivagram @garminitaly @camp1889outdoor @dfsportspecialist @gruppo_autotorino @somainitalia @framar.spa @altitudehelicopters @thenorthfaceIT @thenorthface_climb • Managed by: @mariannazanatta @sportsandbeyondagency
There is no age for dreaming, but there is the right dream for every stage of life. It was a pleasure to present this theme in front of the audience at Eataly Verona . Next to me were the founder, Oscar Farinetti and my good friend and Big Boss EMEA and ASPA of Vanity Fair Corporation, Martino Scabbia Guerrini, who kindly introduced my talk and, thanks to our relationship of trust and friendship, made the atmosphere even more pleasant. _______________________________ #NeverStopExploring • Sponsored by: @thenorthface @lasportivagram @garminitaly @camp1889outdoor @dfsportspecialist @gruppo_autotorino @somainitalia @framar.spa @altitudehelicopters @thenorthfaceIT @thenorthface_climb • Managed by: @mariannazanatta @sportsandbeyondagency
“L’immensità dell’universo, quello che oggi conosciamo e riusciamo ad osservare, ci deve dare la porzione, in fondo, di quanto fa ridere la tua onniscienza, la tua prepotenza, la tua collera, la tua esplorazione, la tua avventura. Ma al tempo stesso non la rende insignificante, la rende, per assurdo, un grandissimo, mostruoso, privilegio. Una fortuna che nessuno ha chiesto, che inizia senza chiederlo, finisce senza chiederlo e noi abbiamo questo lasso di tempo rispetto all’eternità, che possiamo giocarci liberamente. Nonostante siamo così piccoli, il nostro agire può cambiare non solo la nostra storia, o dare un senso solo alla nostra storia. Io l’ho fatto scalando montagne, Gianni raccontando il mondo dal suo punto di osservazione, ognuno di voi recitando il proprio protagonismo nel quotidiano, però dovremmo sempre portare la curiosità in ogni minuto che viviamo. […] Ogni tanto, ritornare a questo concetto di dove siamo e di quanto breve esistiamo, ti fa percepire l’occasione unica che abbiamo e questa occasione unica dovrebbe renderci esploratori tutti.“ Simone Moro Insieme a Gianni Riotta Cercatori di infinito sul palcoscenico di Incontri Esistenziali. Potete seguire tutto l’intervento nel LINK IN BIO. #incontriesistenziali @illumia.official
“L’immensità dell’universo, quello che oggi conosciamo e riusciamo ad osservare, ci deve dare la porzione, in fondo, di quanto fa ridere la tua onniscienza, la tua prepotenza, la tua collera, la tua esplorazione, la tua avventura. Ma al tempo stesso non la rende insignificante, la rende, per assurdo, un grandissimo, mostruoso, privilegio. Una fortuna che nessuno ha chiesto, che inizia senza chiederlo, finisce senza chiederlo e noi abbiamo questo lasso di tempo rispetto all’eternità, che possiamo giocarci liberamente. Nonostante siamo così piccoli, il nostro agire può cambiare non solo la nostra storia, o dare un senso solo alla nostra storia. Io l’ho fatto scalando montagne, Gianni raccontando il mondo dal suo punto di osservazione, ognuno di voi recitando il proprio protagonismo nel quotidiano, però dovremmo sempre portare la curiosità in ogni minuto che viviamo. […] Ogni tanto, ritornare a questo concetto di dove siamo e di quanto breve esistiamo, ti fa percepire l’occasione unica che abbiamo e questa occasione unica dovrebbe renderci esploratori tutti.“ Simone Moro Insieme a Gianni Riotta Cercatori di infinito sul palcoscenico di Incontri Esistenziali. Potete seguire tutto l’intervento nel LINK IN BIO. #incontriesistenziali @illumia.official
“L’immensità dell’universo, quello che oggi conosciamo e riusciamo ad osservare, ci deve dare la porzione, in fondo, di quanto fa ridere la tua onniscienza, la tua prepotenza, la tua collera, la tua esplorazione, la tua avventura. Ma al tempo stesso non la rende insignificante, la rende, per assurdo, un grandissimo, mostruoso, privilegio. Una fortuna che nessuno ha chiesto, che inizia senza chiederlo, finisce senza chiederlo e noi abbiamo questo lasso di tempo rispetto all’eternità, che possiamo giocarci liberamente. Nonostante siamo così piccoli, il nostro agire può cambiare non solo la nostra storia, o dare un senso solo alla nostra storia. Io l’ho fatto scalando montagne, Gianni raccontando il mondo dal suo punto di osservazione, ognuno di voi recitando il proprio protagonismo nel quotidiano, però dovremmo sempre portare la curiosità in ogni minuto che viviamo. […] Ogni tanto, ritornare a questo concetto di dove siamo e di quanto breve esistiamo, ti fa percepire l’occasione unica che abbiamo e questa occasione unica dovrebbe renderci esploratori tutti.“ Simone Moro Insieme a Gianni Riotta Cercatori di infinito sul palcoscenico di Incontri Esistenziali. Potete seguire tutto l’intervento nel LINK IN BIO. #incontriesistenziali @illumia.official
“L’immensità dell’universo, quello che oggi conosciamo e riusciamo ad osservare, ci deve dare la porzione, in fondo, di quanto fa ridere la tua onniscienza, la tua prepotenza, la tua collera, la tua esplorazione, la tua avventura. Ma al tempo stesso non la rende insignificante, la rende, per assurdo, un grandissimo, mostruoso, privilegio. Una fortuna che nessuno ha chiesto, che inizia senza chiederlo, finisce senza chiederlo e noi abbiamo questo lasso di tempo rispetto all’eternità, che possiamo giocarci liberamente. Nonostante siamo così piccoli, il nostro agire può cambiare non solo la nostra storia, o dare un senso solo alla nostra storia. Io l’ho fatto scalando montagne, Gianni raccontando il mondo dal suo punto di osservazione, ognuno di voi recitando il proprio protagonismo nel quotidiano, però dovremmo sempre portare la curiosità in ogni minuto che viviamo. […] Ogni tanto, ritornare a questo concetto di dove siamo e di quanto breve esistiamo, ti fa percepire l’occasione unica che abbiamo e questa occasione unica dovrebbe renderci esploratori tutti.“ Simone Moro Insieme a Gianni Riotta Cercatori di infinito sul palcoscenico di Incontri Esistenziali. Potete seguire tutto l’intervento nel LINK IN BIO. #incontriesistenziali @illumia.official
