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flag Polish skier Andrzej Bargiel became the first to ski down Everest without oxygen, summiting Sept. 22, 2025, and surviving 16 hours in the death zone.

flag Polish skier Andrzej Bargiel has become the first person to ski down Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen, completing the historic descent on September 22, 2025, after summiting the 29,032-foot peak. flag He endured 16 hours in the "death zone" above 26,000 feet, navigating extreme conditions and treacherous terrain, including the Hillary Step and Khumbu Icefall, with drone guidance from his brother. flag After skiing to Camp II and spending the night, he reached base camp the next day. flag His feat, part of the Hic Sunt Leones project, marks the first full oxygen-free ski descent from Everest’s summit, surpassing previous attempts. flag The accomplishment has drawn global acclaim and was celebrated by the Polish Prime Minister.

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