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American skier Jim Morrison, 50, became the first to descend Mount Everest’s notoriously narrow north face route on skis, completing the Hornbein and Japanese Couloirs from 29,032 feet at 7:45 p.m. local time after more than six weeks on the mountain, National Geographic reported. On his third attempt, he reached Camp One (19,974 feet) in four hours and five minutes. Chin and Chai Vasarhelyi documented the feat for a forthcoming National Geographic film. Before setting off, Morrison spread the ashes of his late partner, Hilaree Nelson, on Everest’s peak and dedicated the day to her.

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