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K2 8611 m, Pakistan - © Philippe Gatta

K2 8611 m, Pakistan

K2 is the second highest mountain in the world and considered as the hardest of the 8000m peaks. Philippe and some friends tried to climb the Abruzzi Spur but have been stopped by challenging weather, rockfalls and a massive avalanche…

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Makalu 8463 m, Nepal - © Philippe Gatta

Makalu 8463 m, Nepal

Makalu is the fifth highest of the fourteen 8000m peaks. After several expeditions together, Philippe and Gombu teamed up to climb the French route. They reached the top of Makalu alone with amazing views of Everest and Lhotse in the background.

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Kangchenjunga 8586 m, Nepal - © Philippe Gatta

Kangchenjunga 8586 m, Nepal 

The Kangchenjunga is the second least climbed peak of the 14 peaks over 8,000 meters. Philippe joined a French-Swiss team to climb the Southwest face. They reached the summit on May 19th in challenging weather.

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Karakoram - © Philippe Gatta

Gasherbrum II 8035 m, Gasherbrum I 8068 m

Philippe teamed up with Gorgan and Serap to climb Gasherbrum II (8035 m) and Gasherbrum I (8068 m). As often in Karakoram, the weather has been terrible and they couldn’t rich neither top. Nevertheless, the raw beauty of these peaks, the difficult access of the Baltoro and the tough conditions make it a place like no others.

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Everest- © Philippe Gatta

Mount Everest 8850 m, Tibet

Mount Everest is the highest summit on earth. Philippe joined an international team to climb the Northeast ridge on the Tibetan side. Despite strong winds and changing weather, they reached top on May 24th.

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