A few months ago, we had the opportunity to interview Edurne Pasaban, where she told us how happy she felt to be able to make a living from her great passion: climbing. Shisha Pangma was the peak that resisted her during her last expedition, but this Basque woman is a force to be reckoned with—clear-minded and eager to overcome every challenge in her path. For this reason, she will return to the Himalayas and aim to come home with the satisfaction of a job well done.
When she decided to tackle the 14 eight-thousanders, she chose a strong team, as it was clear she couldn’t do it alone. Years passed, and the eight-thousanders gradually fell to her, thanks to the effort and preparation required for such feats.
After the last attempt, where she had to retreat due to strong winds, she’s now fully recharged and knows it’s time to continue. This morning, on Los Desayunos de TVE, she stated, "Now is not the time to throw in the towel." The climber has fully recovered from that autumn in 2009 when she had to (temporarily) say goodbye to her dream of conquering her thirteenth eight-thousander.
March and April are the chosen months for this adventure. Although Edurne knows the start might be tough, with winter not yet fully over, she believes it’s the right time to travel to China and overcome this long-standing challenge. This time, the climbing route will be via the north face, just like her planned ascent of Annapurna in April and May. Will she achieve her dream? We wish her all the luck she needs to make it happen.
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