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Annapurna 88 (1988)

Annapurna 88 (1988)

Adventure Documentary
Release Date: 1988, January 1
Directors: Jean Afanassieff
Countries: France
Production: Bull International SAS, TF1, TF1
Cast: Benoît Chamoux, Soro Dorotei, Josef Rakoncaj, Yves Détry, Nicolas Campredon, Steve Boyer, Bruno Fuchs

Overview:

An international expedition led by French mountaineer Benoit Chamoux reached the summit of Annapurna (8091 m) on Tuesday, May 10, 1988, via its south face, one of the most difficult routes in the Himalayas. The expedition, named "L'Esprit d'Equipe" (The Spirit of Team), financed by the computer company Bull (Chamoux thus secured one of the largest contracts in the history of mountaineering: twenty million francs to carry out his project), aimed to reach six peaks over 8,000 meters, as a full team, within three years: Annapurna, Everest, Manaslu, Cho Oyu, Makalu, and Kangchenjunga. The challenge results: in 1988: Annapurna (8091 m) - 5 out of 6 men reached the summit, 1988: failed on Everest, 200 m below the summit, 1989: Manaslu (8183 m) - 8 out of 8 men reached the summit in 4 teams of 2, 1990: Cho Oyu (8201 m) - 7 out of 7 men reached the summit, 1990: Shisha Pangma (8013 m) - 7 out of 7 men reached the summit.

Keywords:

himalaya mountain range mountaineering alpinism annapurna benoît chamoux