Simone Moro
Simone Moro is an esteemed Italian mountaineer known for his remarkable achievements in high-altitude climbing, having summited 8 of the 14 eight-thousanders and being the first to ascend four of them in winter. At 57, he is a prominent figure in the international climbing community, advocating for the preservation of traditional mountaineering in the face of commercial expeditions. His recent media attention stems from his criticism of the commercialization of climbing, where inexperienced tourists pay exorbitant fees to summit peaks, often relying heavily on local guides and support, which he believes undermines the spirit of adventure.
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Argentina:
Simone Moro is an Italian rescuer who is considered capable of conducting rescue operations at high altitudes.
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Spain:
Simone Moro was the first to publicly denounce Marco Confortola for his unethical claims about summiting mountains.
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Switzerland:
Simone Moro, the most successful winter climber, supports the claims against Confortola.
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Italy:
Simone Moro is a well-known Italian mountaineer who has publicly criticized Marco Confortola's claims about his climbing achievements.
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Spain:
Simone Moro was involved in a controversial incident with Sherpas on Everest in 2013.
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Italy:
Simone Moro is a prominent figure in international mountaineering, having summited 8 of the 14 eight-thousanders on Earth.
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