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NEWS: Simone Moro...Alpinism....."the value of life"

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 UKC News 10 Aug 2008
Italian alpinists Simone Moro and Hervè Barmasse have made the first ascent, in fast alpine style, of Beka Brakai Chhok (6,940m) in the Batura area of the Karakoram.

"It's been an infinite ride. In light of the previous attempts on the peak, the climb left us extremely satisfied and reassured about our skills.

Alpinism is not just death, tragedy, survival and heroism......."

Read more: http://www.ukclimbing.com/news/older.html?month=08&year=2008#n45252
 Henry Iddon 12 Aug 2008
In reply to UKC News:

Good to see a 'big hitter' enjoying himself on seemingly 'smaller' or 'easier' routes.
 Michael Ryan 12 Aug 2008
In reply to UKC News:

A good historical perspective on this ascent by Lindsay Griffin at:


http://www.alpinist.com/doc/web08x/newswire-beka-brakai-barmasse-moro
In reply to Henry Iddon:
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> Good to see a 'big hitter' enjoying himself on seemingly 'smaller' or 'easier' routes.

Simone tends to enjoy himself wherever he goes... nice party chap!
 Henry Iddon 12 Aug 2008
In reply to Mick Ryan - UKClimbing.com:

Who was the solo 'British Mountaineer'? Lindesy mentions?
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