On October 20, an International Mountain Guide named Matheo Baptiste Jacquemoud, hailing from France, achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new speed record for ascending Mt. Ama Dablam, completing the entire ascent from base camp to base camp in an astonishingly short time of 6 hours, 23 minutes, and 24 seconds. This achievement was made possible by his incredible skill and determination in alpine-style climbing.
Matheo Baptiste Jacquemoud embarked on this challenging journey from the base camp, a launch point situated at the foot of the mountain, and managed to reach the summit of Mt. Ama Dablam, which stands at a towering elevation of 6,812 meters, at precisely 9:59 am. This remarkable accomplishment was observed and confirmed by Subash Shrestha, representing Himalaya Vision Treks, who noted that this climb marked the fastest ever base camp-to-base camp ascent of Ama Dablam.
The use of modern tracking technology helped to provide accurate and detailed data on Matheo’s incredible journey. The tracking device recorded the entire duration of his ascent, precisely noting the elapsed time as 6 hours, 23 minutes, and 24 seconds from the moment he commenced his climb from the base camp to the moment he returned, marking the end of this awe-inspiring journey.
Matheo Baptiste Jacquemoud’s achievement is a testament to his unparalleled mountaineering skills, endurance, and his commitment to the principles of alpine-style climbing. By completing this challenging ascent in such a short time frame, he has not only set a new speed record but has also left a lasting mark on the world of mountaineering, inspiring others with his incredible feat on the iconic Mt. Ama Dablam.
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