Polish Skier Makes History with First Oxygen-Free Ski Descent of Mount Everest

Polish adventure skier Andrzej Bargiel has etched his name into mountaineering history by becoming the first person to both climb and ski down Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen. The 37-year-old’s achievement came on his third attempt to conquer the world’s tallest peak, standing at 8,849 metres (29,032 ft). Previous efforts…