Breaking News – Kilian Jornet back from Everest

  • Kathryn Bullock

Last updated: 26-Sep-16

By Kathryn Bullock

As some of you may know and as reported by Ian Corless, Kilian Jornet is back from Everest.

Kilian left on August 7th for Everest hoping to complete his next summit challenge without oxygen but the weather conditions were against him and his team. 

He’s published a video on Facebook about his attempt (with Spanish subtitles).

We’re sure Kilian will be back and you can read all about his plans here on his “Summits of my life” blog.

More news stories about this trip and the background to Kilian’s extraordinary achievements can be found below and we’ll post more links here soon.

September 1, 2016 “Climbers eye new records on Mt Everest in Autumn” Himalayan Times

15th September, 2016 “Kilian Jornet anuncia detalles de su intento al everest” Trailrunning Argentina (Spanish)

What do you think about Kilian’s attempt?

Photo Credit:  Kilian Jornet Instagram.

"Kilian left on August 7th for Everest hoping to complete his next summit challenge without oxygen"

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