After ten years and three attempts,
@francoiscazzanelli , together with
@bepividoni ,
@lukaswaldner07 and
@benjamin_zoerer reached the summit of Kimshung (6,782 m) in the Langtang Himal massif, Nepal.
This wasn’t just a climb. It was a return to a mountain that had marked him deeply. A place where past efforts, close calls, and unfinished dreams had left a lasting imprint.
Kimshung, remote, untouched, and fiercely technical, rises from the Nepalese Himalaya like a silent guardian of pure alpinism. For François, it symbolized more than a challenge. It was a promise to himself.
After first attempting Kimshung in 2015, François carried this mountain in his heart. Every expedition brought lessons, setbacks, and a growing fire to one day reach its untouched summit. That day has come.
Leading a strong team of alpine guides from the Aosta Valley, François tackled the technical terrain with precision, humility, and heart. Together, they opened a new line to the summit, writing their own story on a mountain that had never been climbed.
This is the kind of alpinism we believe in. One that speaks the language of commitment, passion, and respect for the mountain.
Congratulations François. Your path to Kimshung moves us all.
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@francoiscazzanelli @demiangoaway @benjamin_zoerer