Simone Moro

Simone Moro, an accomplished Italian mountaineer, was born on October 27, 1967, in Bergamo, Italy. Renowned for his remarkable achievements in high-altitude climbing, he stands out as the first and only climber to complete the first winter ascents of four peaks exceeding 8,000 meters: Shisha Pangma (2005), Makalu (2009), Gasherbrum II (2011), and Nanga Parbat (2016). Moro's passion for climbing was ignited by his father, a skilled mountaineer, propelling him to embark on his climbing journey at the young age of 13.

Moro's career took off with his inaugural expedition to Mount Everest in 1992, followed by a historic winter ascent of Aconcagua in 1993. His impressive feats include the rapid ascent of Fitz Roy's west face in 1996 and a notable ski descent from Shisha Pangma's southern summit. He also achieved significant milestones in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including multiple peaks in Central Asia and various summits across the globe.

His winter ascents garnered international attention, particularly the notable climbs of Makalu and Gasherbrum II with Denis Urubko. In 2013, he was involved in a controversial incident on Everest, highlighting the complexities of high-altitude expeditions. Most recently, in February 2018, he and Tamara Lunger summited Pic Pobeda, the highest point in the Chersky Massif. Despite challenges, including a close encounter with a crevasse in 2020, Moro continues to be a pioneering figure in the world of mountaineering.