Andrzej Bargiel Completes First Full Ski Descent of Nanga Parbat Without Oxygen
Red Bull athlete Andrzej Bargiel achieved the first complete, uninterrupted ski descent of Nanga Parbat from summit to snowline altitude without supplemental oxygen.
NANGA PARBAT BASE CAMP, Pakistan, July 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Polish climber and extreme athlete Andrzej Bargiel has successfully completed the first full, uninterrupted ski descent of Nanga Parbat without the use of supplemental oxygen. Bargiel descended the entire mountain from summit to snowline in a single, continuous line.
This achievement marks the conclusion of a decade-long personal quest for Bargiel, during which he has accomplished multiple first descents on Pakistan's 8,000-meter peaks. He gained recognition for his high-risk, technically demanding descents.
As a Red Bull-sponsored athlete, Bargiel has previously completed descents from peaks including K2, Broad Peak, and Gasherbrum. The Nanga Parbat descent is considered one of his most ambitious undertakings due to the mountain's extreme technical challenges and altitude.
The successful descent solidifies Bargiel's reputation as a leading figure in high-altitude mountaineering and extreme skiing. His performance highlights exceptional skill and courage in hazardous mountain environments where precision is critical.