Christina Lustenberger made history in skiing by completing the first descent of the west face of Great Trango Tower in Pakistan's Karakoram Range, a feat previously deemed impossible due to the mountain's challenging features. Alongside partners Jim Morrison and Chantel Astorga, Lustenberger's ride down the colossal 20,623ft peak has been celebrated as one of the most impressive descents in recent years. Following this achievement, she continued her exploits in New Zealand, completing multiple first descents, showcasing her remarkable skills and reshaping perceptions of ski mountaineering.
"Humility kept her from stating the reason why. No one had skied the colossal 20,623ft peak, which is home to the second-highest vertical wall on Earth, because no one had the imagination, let alone determination, to even think it was even possible."
"It was the most engaging line I've ever skied, says Lustenberger. We watched it for a week, studied it with binoculars, skied around it..."
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