Denis Urubko, world-renowned mountaineer, sees his solo winter ascent of the Gasherbrum I (G1) not only as a physical challenge but also as a "process" of personal and professional growth. For him, the importance of this venture goes beyond the mere conquest of a summit; it is a journey of learning and overcoming its own limits.
Born on 29 July 1973 in Nevinnomyssk, Russia, Denis Urubko is a Polish naturalized Russian mountaineer. He has reached extraordinary heights in his career, climbing all fourteen eight-thousanders and making first winter ascents of considerable difficulty. His passion for mountaineering began at a young age and led him to perform historic feats, such as the climb of three eight thousand in ten days in 2022, a record that places it among the great names of world mountaineering.
Denis Urubko is driven by a profound philosophy: for him, facing the Karakorum is a process of personal and professional discovery. His ambition to climb the G1 in winter reflects this vision, where the true richness lies in personal journey and the challenge of facing a unique and challenging environment.
This challenge is enriched by the awareness that only one expedition managed to reach the summit in winter, and none before 28 February, The end of the meteorological winter by the purists of mountaineering, group in which Urubko is also included. This makes his goal even more significant, underlining his respect for the traditions and authentic challenges of mountaineering.
Urubko is preparing to reach the G1 base camp, facing a challenging approach trekking. During the ascent you will be accompanied up to about 6500 meters by the Pakistani mountaineer Hassan Shigri, and then continue alone. His strategy and determination are clear: Urubko is ready to face one of the most severe environments on the planet, respecting his philosophy of authentic and challenging mountaineering. Denis Urubko represents the essence of modern mountaineering: determined, daring and always respectful of the environment and local culture. His expedition to G1 is more than just a climb: it’s an exploration of one’s own self in one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth. And we are proud to support him in this endeavour!