PODCAST | Interview with Serge Bazin, expedition leader at 8000 meters
24 November 2022Podcast
Serge Bazin has climbed several Big Walls, including El Capitan eight times, but it's the Himalayas, and Nepal in particular, that have been his passion for the past 30 years. Treks, traverses, ascents to 6,000, 7,000 and 8,000 meters... His experience makes him one of France's most experienced high-altitude guides.
In our interview conducted by Secret Planet founder Eric Bonnem, Serge looks back at his career, the key factors in a successful expedition to 8,000 meters, oxygen, and the characteristics of four peaks he knows well: Pic Lenin (7,134 meters), Manaslu (8,163 meters), Cho Oyu (8,201 meters) and Makalu (8,475 meters).
Your first 7000er, technically accessible, where we plan more days of acclimatization. The weather is often complicated, so we plan to climb in the first half of August, which is generally more favorable.
For many mountaineers, the mythical 8000-meter mark is a goal, the dream of a lifetime. Our Manaslu expedition offers the best possible chance of success. Its relatively low technical difficulty…
Cho Oyu, first 8000er. The sixth highest peak on the planet, Cho Oyu (8201 m) is the ideal summit to climb among the fourteen 8000ers or as a good test before going higher.
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