Jost Kobusch ends his solo assault on winter Everest
After a final attempt to reach a higher altitude, reaching 6,500, Jost decides to terminate the expedition. Remember that this is the second year of a three-year project. This winter's goal was to reach 8,000 metres where the corridor begins. Hornbein and see their conditions for the final assault next year.
"If we went on holiday to the beach and it rained for 14 days, did the bad weather ruin our holiday? Or perhaps it was our wishes, dreams and hopes? Who controls our expectations? When I set off on this expedition, I was aware that the winds could hit the mountain at 250 km/h. I was also aware that the weather conditions could be very bad. I was also aware that the weather conditions could be very bad. Consequently, the expedition went as I expected it to go. OK, between you and me, it was really stormy and maybe a bit worse than I expected. But at the end of the day, I learned a lot and I am very grateful for the experience. Today I decided not to continue climbing. Continuing in these conditions doesn't make much sense." -Jost Kobusch
In 2019 he managed to reach approximately 7400m altitude. This time he has chosen the route of the west ridge and the corridor. Hornbein. To access the ridge, he had to cross the col. Llo LaThe route was a former trade pass between Nepal and Tibet, which the retreating glacier has turned into a rock wall with technical sections, which Jost overcame at the start of his challenge. For this he used fixed ropes, the rest of the climb was alpine style. His goal was to reach 8000m where the corridor begins. Hornbein and see his conditions in winter for the final assault in the winter of 2023. This time he has not been able to achieve his partial objective due to the harsh winter in the Himalayas that has given him no respite.
You can follow the timeline of the events of their adventure below:
02/02/22: Waiting for calm in Lobuche
In the Everest only in winter by Jost Kobusch last week we told you how hard Jost was struggling in his wind-tossed tent (you can see the video). He is now in the village of Lobuche waiting for this period of gale-force winds to pass. "And I'm still waiting for better weather... It occurs to me that it could probably be a while before it makes sense to go back up again."
26/01/22: Hellish winds on winter-only Everest by Jost Kobusch
In the Everest only in winter by Jost Kobusch you see things like the video we share with you below. "Jost Kobusch the other day at 6000m". Cold, isn't it...
12/01/22: Overcoming the rocky wall that separates the Klumbu glacier from Lho La, where the west ridge begins.
Jost Kobusch moves forward with his projectThe rocky wall separating the Klumbu glacier from the Lho La glacier, where the west ridge begins, has been overcome. It has descended through the Khumbu valley, via its usual base in Lobuche, to Pangboche.. Recall that the German mountaineer's objective is to solo climbing Everest in winter on the west ridge and combine the Yugoslavian and American routes. A three-year project with a peak next winter. This winter it should reach the base of the Hornbein Corridor at 8,000m. Let us remember that it is literally aloneHe has no support, with his BC in a small tent that he sets up every time he goes into the mountain, accessing it from a small village, Lobuche, 3 hours away. His daring winter challenge to Everest alone Reinhold Messner is not liking it very much.In an interview with the Nepali Times has criticised him, but maintains his admiration for Nirma Purja's controversial 14 eight-thousanders.
22/12/21: Objective: to reach at least 8,000 metres, where the Hornbein corridor starts.
Jost Kobusch is already at the foot of Everest for his solo winter attempt.. His goal: to reach at least 8,000 metres, where the Hornbein corridor to the summit begins, which he would leave for another attempt (phases of its escalation).
03/11/21: Jost Kobusch back to winter Everest via the col Llo La
Alone, without oxygen and without support, Jost Kobusch back on winter Everest. In 2019 he managed to reach approximately 7400m altitude. He chooses the route of the west ridge and the corridor again. Hornbein. To access the ridge you have to cross the pass. Llo LaThe route is a former trade pass between Nepal and Tibet, which glacial retreat has turned into a rock wall with technical sections, which Jost will have to negotiate as the start of his challenge. He will do this by fixed ropes, the rest of the climb will be alpine style. His goal: to reach 8000m where the corridor begins. Hornbein and see their conditions in winter for the final assault.
