Bay Area Native Climber Makes History on Mount Everest
Jim Morrison, a native of Walnut Creek, has become the first person to ski down Mount Everest's north face via the Hornbein Couloir, a narrow and steep gully just over 1,100 feet below the mountain's summit.
Morrison's historic feat took place on October 15, marking a new milestone in the world of mountain climbing. Filmmaker Jimmy Chin discussed Morrison's achievement, highlighting the significance of skiing down Everest's most challenging route.
Morrison's journey to the top of Mount Everest's north face was only the beginning of his historic journey.
Summiting Everest is a remarkable accomplishment for most climbers, but for Morrison, it was just the starting point of his record-breaking ski down the mountain.
Author's summary: Jim Morrison skis down Everest's north face.
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