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Annapurna’s South Face Soloed by Ueli Steck

The Swiss Machine summits 'Goddess of the Harvest,'

Steck approaching the South Face
Steck approaching the South Face Photo Steck Collection

Ueli Steck has soloed the South Face of Annapurna (8091m) which translates to Goddess of the Harvest. “News from Annapurna south face…SUMMIT SUMMIT SUMMIT alone for Ueli!” was posted on Scarpa’s Facebook page. Steck attempted the face twice before, in 2007 and in 2008.


Annapurna's South Face
Annapurna's South Face Photo Steck Collection
Source: Wikipedia
Source: Wikipedia

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