They reckoned their chances of success were just three in ten. Yet on 18 October, Tiphaine Duperier and Boris Langenstein completed the first ski descent of the south-west face of Meru Central (6,310m), in the Indian Himalaya. A line of more than 1,500 metres, with slopes reaching 50°, skied from top to bottom after finding their way through a chaotic glacier. Another outstanding achievement for the French duo, a year after their exploit on Nanga Parbat. Interview!
High-altitude skiers Tiphaine Duperier and Boris Langenstein have completed the first ski descent of Meru’s south-west face. After Shishapangma, Denali, Laila Peak, Gasherbrum II and Nanga Parbat, they are back in the Himalaya – this time in India. Tiphaine had spotted a ski line that caught her eye, and her long-standing partner was, of course, keen to go.
Their love of skiing, a strong partnership and ideal snow conditions enabled them