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Jim Morrison Completes the "Most Audacious Ski Run in History" on the Slopes of Mt. Everest

Morrison skied a link up that included the fearsome and fantastical Hornbein Couloir, a narrow slot of snow that slices down ...
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Ski Mountaineer Makes History With First Descent Down Everest’s Hornbein Couloir

While the ski descent is historic, Jim Morrison didn't use the moment for himself, instead honoring his partner who had died ...

Jim Morrison Just Became the First Person to Ski Mount Everest’s Hardest Route

Located on the peak’s North Face, the Hornbein has captivated mountaineers since Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld made its first ascent in 1963. Morrison’s party was only the sixth to ascend the route, ...
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Jim Morrison completes first ski descent of Everest Hornbein Couloir

On 15 October 2025 American ski mountaineer Jim Morrison became the first person to ski the North Face of Mount Everest via ...

Bay Area native becomes 1st person to ski down Everest's most challenging line

A Walnut Creek native has now become the first person to ski the North Face of Mount Everest via one of its most challenging ...

50-Year-Old Skier Makes History as First to Ski Down Side of Mount Everest — and Dedicates Feat to Late Partner

"I hope what we accomplished honors her and the love for these mountains we shared," skier Jim Morrison said of his late ...
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'Most Audacious Ski Run in History' - Jim Morrison Skis Everest's Hornbein Couloir

Jim Morrison has become the first to ski not only the terrifying Everest Superdirect route, but the first to ski the entire ...