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標題：Everest Climb and Skiing Achieved Without Bottled Oxygen

概要：Andrzej Bargiel’s historic Everest climb and skiing feat without bottled oxygen marks a new milestone in high-altitude mountaineering and extreme skiing. The Polish skier’s success follows two previous attempts, showcasing remarkable physical endurance and skill in one of the world’s most challenging environments.

事件概述
On September 26, 2025, Andrzej Bargiel became the first person to both ascend and ski down Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen, according to reports from The Guardian. The 37-year-old Polish adventure skier completed the feat following two earlier failed efforts in 2019 and 2022, when adverse weather conditions forced him to abandon the climbs. Poland’s Prime Minister hailed Bargiel as a national hero for this unprecedented achievement in extreme altitude sports.

Context and Background
Mount Everest, at 8,849 meters (29,032 feet), is the tallest mountain on Earth and presents formidable challenges to climbers, including low oxygen levels and extreme weather. Most climbers use bottled oxygen to mitigate the effects of altitude sickness and assist their ascent at such elevations. Bargiel’s approach to climb and ski down without such aid represents a significant escalation in the physical and technical demands of high-altitude mountaineering and skiing.

Andrzej Bargiel is known for pushing the limits of adventure skiing, with previous efforts on Everest gaining considerable attention. The use of supplemental oxygen has traditionally been a standard safety measure, underscoring the risk Bargiel accepted by foregoing it. His successful descent on skis adds a further layer of technical difficulty as the steep slopes and unpredictable snow conditions of Everest require expert skill.

Implications
Bargiel’s accomplishment could influence future high-altitude climbing and skiing expeditions, potentially encouraging a new generation to tackle such challenges without supplemental oxygen. It raises questions about physical conditioning and safety protocols for extreme altitude athletes. Additionally, this milestone may impact tourism and the adventure sports market around Everest and other high peaks, highlighting a trend toward more demanding and purist climbing styles.

From a diplomatic and environmental perspective, Everest’s increasing use by adventurers reinforces the need for increased sustainability measures, given past concerns over overcrowding and waste management on the mountain. Bargiel’s clean style of ascent—minimizing equipment like bottled oxygen—could inspire more eco-conscious approaches.

Recent Developments Timeline
– 2019: Bargiel’s first Everest attempt aborted due to dangerous conditions
– 2022: Second attempt also called off for safety reasons
– September 26, 2025: Successful climb and ski descent without supplemental oxygen

What to Watch Next
– How this achievement influences climbing regulations and safety practices on Everest
– Response from the global mountaineering community to oxygen-free ascents
– Potential new records or attempts inspired by Bargiel’s feat

Sources
– Skier makes history skiing down Everest without bottled oxygen – The Guardian

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