Alpinism, the Italian Bergamini to conquer the Himalayas

“Adventure, courage and solidarity”. These are the adjectives to summarize the new ascent of the Lucchese mountaineer Riccardo Bergamini. Back in the Himalayas after two years of forced stop due to a pandemic, again with works of solidarity linked to his sporting exploits. The goal will be to climb a mountain located in the Everest valley, a peak considered “Very Strenuous”, 6,440 meters high and very little frequented. To get to the top it will be necessary to travel slender ridges of rock and snow, overcome very exposed sections surrounded by enormous ice meringues and unique panoramas among the highest mountains on the planet. In Kathmandu he will visit an elementary school creating a twinning with two Italian schools and bringing as a gift school material, drawings and works of Italian children, as well as biscuits made by Paduan inmates in the pastry shop “Giotto” inside the prison. The departure from Italy will be on October 31. The summit attempt is expected, except for adverse weather conditions, around the middle of November. “Being able to return to the Himalayas, after the stop forced due to covid, it makes me happy, charged and excited. Life cannot and must not stop. Never give up. I will do high altitude mountaineering, I will cross a wonderful and unique valley in the world. The preparation was excellent. The sensations are positive. All that remains is to try “.