Polish Climber Bargiel Skis Everest Without Oxygen

Andrzej Bargiel became the first person to climb Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen and ski from the 8,849‑metre summit to Base Camp, an achievement verified by Seven Summit Treks. After heavy snowfall he spent nearly 16 hours above 8,000 metres and paused overnight at Camp II before descending through the Khumbu Icefall to reach Base Camp. Bargiel credited his Sherpa-led support team, medical and camera crews, and drone assistance from his brother Bartek for help through the most dangerous sections. The success builds on his 2018 oxygen‑free ski descent of K2 and follows earlier Everest attempts in 2019 and 2022 that were abandoned due to seracs and high winds. Polish leaders and international outlets hailed the accomplishment as a significant milestone in ski mountaineering.