Silvio Mondinelli

Silvio Mondinelli
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I have worked with Ferrino since 1998 and, even if there is a wide selection on the market, I have yet to find a good enough reason to change.

The climbs

  • 1984. Puscanturpa, North Face - 6090 m
  • 1993. Manaslu, South Face - 8156 m
  • 1994. Mc Kinley - 6194 m
  • 1994. Lhotse - 8596 m
  • 1996. Shisha Pangma - 8013 m.
  • 1997. Aconcagua - 6959 m
  • 1997. Cho Oyu - 8201 m
  • 2000. Ama Dablam - 6812 m
  • 2001. Everest South slope - 8848 m
  • 2001. Gasherbrum II - 8035 m
  • 2001. Gasherbrum I - 8068 m
  • 2001. Dhaulagiri - 8156 m
  • 2002. Makalu - 8463 m
  • 2003. Kanchenjunga - 8586 m
  • 2004. On July 25 he reached the peak of K2 (8611 m) and declared the success of the "K2 2004-50 years later" expedition.
  • 2005. On July 20 he reached the peak of Nanga Parbat (8125 m) together with the Spanish climber Edurne Pasaban and other two climbers.
  • 2006. A double-enterprise in May for Silvio - two 8000's in just a few days: return to Shisha Pangma and Lhotse. October 12th reaches Annapurna, his 13th 8.000 m peak.
  • 2007. 14th Eight-thousander for Gnaro Mondinelli: on the top of Broad Peak !

You can find all Silvio's enterprises in the "Expeditions" section of www.gnaromondinelli.it

read info of the book: In cima ai pilastri della terra. Gli ottomila e altro di Gnaro Mondinelli

 

read news:Silvio Mondinelli on the summit of Annapurna, his 13th Eight-thousander

14th Eight-thousander for Gnaro Mondinelli: on the top of Broad Peak! 

 


Profession
Alpine Rescue, Customs and Duty Official – Alpine Guide
Born
June 24, 1958
Lives in
Alagna Valsesia (VC)
Civil status
married
Height
181 cm
Weight
75 kg
Sun sign
Cancer
Nickname
Gnaro
Ferrino products used
Tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, mostly High Lab products

Career

Silvio Mondinelli began his mountaineering career by making several ascents in the Alps, especially Monte Rosa. In 1981 he became an Alpine Guide and from 1987 to 1991 he worked an a guide instructor. In 1984 he began climbing mountains outside of Europe, especially in North and South America, the Himalayas, and Karakorum. 2001 was undoubtedly one of the most important years of his career: in only five months he climbed four 8000's - Everest, Gasherbrum I, Gasherbrum II, Dhaulagiri. One of the few to have accomplished such a feat and the only Italian to have done so. Mondinelli prepares his enterprises in extreme detail, beginning with training. Every day he runs uphill: 1200 meters difference in altitude, combined during the winter with Alpine skiing. In the evening he does one hour on the stationary bicycle to recover and loosen up his muscles. Gnaro is known not only for never having used oxygen during his climbs, but also for his extreme humanitarian gestures. During this expeditions he has often rescued other climbers in difficulty, often risking the success of his own expedition.

Volunteer work

In 2001, Gnaro was among the founders of the "Amici del Monterosa ", the non-profit organization that deals in developing the living conditions of the Nepalese people. In addition to maintaining the Namche Bazar School, the "Amici del Monterosa" were also involved in the construction of the Makelu hospital district in the region of Dhading (2005). In the near future, the "Amici del Monterosa" are planning the construction of a professional school for tourism and hotel management in the vicinity of Katmandu.

An interview with Technical Team

What is mountain climbing for Silvio Mondinelli?
My life.
The quality that people recognize in you?
Giving up on a peak to save a life.
Your flaw?
I am not an easy character.
A childhood memory that you hold particularly dear?
Running away from home with a cousin to climb a mountain.
What do the following mean to you:
Adventure?
Learning about new realities.
Risk?
Pure adrenalin.
Passion?
Real life.
Friendship?
Essential to survival.
Keeping in shape?
Everything.
Vacation?
A waste of time.
Your favorite film?
“Antarctica"? by the Japanese director Koreyoshi Kurahara.
Your favorite song?
“You & Me" by Queen.
The historical figure that you admire most?
Hannibal.
The athlete you admire most?
The great Ayrton Senna.
If you hadn’t become Silvio Mondinelli, what would you have done?
A farmer.