Strong winds are always a problem in 8,000m climbing, but especially in winter, when they're even stronger. We review the ...

The future of Jost Kobusch’s current ascent plans are also in question. The German aims to become the first person to summit Everest in winter, without support or supplemental oxygen.

Earlier this month, German mountaineer Jost Kobusch - who has made several Himalayan ascents - cited the lack of helicopter rescues as one of the reasons for ending his solo winter climb up Everest.

The report by the French mountain guide. On 27 December 2024 German alpinist Jost Kobusch, currently attempting his extremely ambitious project of climbing the West Ridge of Everest solo and in winter ...

The new regulation will attempt to improve safety. This would greatly impede, or completely restrict, purist solo climbers like Jost Kobusch who recently climbed to a historic altitude alone on ...

Earlier this month, German mountaineer Jost Kobusch -- who has made several Himalayan ascents -- cited the lack of helicopter rescues as one of the reasons for ending his solo winter climb up Everest.