Annapurna 1, 8091M. Survival Over Summit: Turning Back 41M Below the summit - Namas Adventure

Описание: 🎥 Part 2: Why We Turned Back at 8050M | Annapurna I (8091M)
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In this second part of our 2025 Annapurna I expedition, Namas Adventure Founder Bisesh Gurung shares a deeply personal reflection on one of the most difficult decisions a mountaineering team can make—turning back just 41 meters below the summit.

🧭 Why We Turned Back at 8050M
Despite having stable weather and near-perfect climbing conditions, the final push to the summit presented an unacceptable level of risk. We encountered:

📖 Read the full expedition debrief and decision analysis:
👉 Why We Turned Around – Full Article: https://shorturl.at/6xVXR

Choosing to descend wasn’t a failure—it was a decision rooted in responsibility, long-term vision, and deep respect for the mountain.

🏔️ Annapurna I: A Test of Judgment, Not Just Endurance
Annapurna I remains the world’s most dangerous 8000er for a reason. It demands more than strength—it tests your ability to make life-or-death decisions in the Death Zone. Our 2025 expedition reinforced a simple truth: survival is the summit.

🎥 Video Credits
Produced by: Namas Adventure
Edited & Color Grading: Kala Sutra Studios
Primary Footage: Bisesh Gurung
Assistant Footage: Paljor Sherpa
Expedition Leader: Bisesh Gurung
Assistant Leader: Paljor Sherpa
Sherpa Team: Dawa Sherpa & Sherap Sherpa
Team Member: Ian

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