Simone Moro

Simone Moro
BornOctober 27, 1967 (1967-10-27) (age 57)
Bergamo, Italy
Occupation(s)Alpinist, Pilot, Writer and Speaker[1][2]
Known for

Simone Moro (born 27 October 1967 in Bergamo) is an Italian mountaineer known for having made first winter ascents of four of the fourteen eight-thousanders: Shishapangma in 2005,[3][4] Makalu in 2009,[5][6] Gasherbrum II in 2011,[7][8] and Nanga Parbat in 2016.[9][10] No other climber has made more first winter ascents of an eight-thousander in history. He has summited Everest four times, in 2000, 2002, 2006, and 2010.

Moro is also an experienced helicopter pilot.[11] In 2013, he and two other rescue experts carried out the world's highest long-line rescue operation on a helicopter, on Lhotse, at 7800m.[12][13] On 12 November 2015 he set a new flight altitude world record in an ES 101 Raven turboshaft-powered helicopter (6705m).[14] In 2023, Simone Moro conducted a daring rescue operation on the south side of Mount Everest, flying and landing at Camp III (7,350m) to save an Indian climber. Additionally, Moro made several flights to Camp II for rescue purposes. That season saw multiple casualties and rescue missions on Everest's south side, largely due to severe weather conditions.[15][16]

  1. ^ "Italian alpinist and Everest helicopter pilot Simone Moro". Radio New Zealand. 26 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Simone Moro Books | List of books by author Simone Moro".
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  15. ^ "Everest: Rescuers Hurry Toward Suhajda Szilard » Explorersweb". 26 May 2023.
  16. ^ "Simone Moro – One of the world's greatest mountaineers to visit Wanaka and Queenstown! • NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival". 8 April 2024.