Marko Prezelj's Ambassador Profile
Marko Prezelj
Alpine Climbing Ambassador
Hometown
Kamnik, SloveniaResides
Križ, Slovenia
Within a month, Marko completed his chemical engineering study at the Ljubljana University, married his wife, Katja, and became a father. That whirlwind of events only confirmed what Marko had learned over the years as an alpine climber: His limits were all in his head. Marko feels drawn to mountains because the outcome of every day is a mystery.
Career Highlights
- First ascent on Cerro Kishtwar, Kashmir, India
- First ascent on Arjuna, Kashmir, India
- First ascent on the north face of Cho Oyu, Nepal
- First ascent on the south ridge of Kangchejunga, Nepal
- First ascent on west face of Kangchungtse, Nepal[ck1]
- First ascent of the Main Summit of Menlungtse, Tibet
- Fifth ascent of El Capitan’s Wyoming Sheep Ranch, Yosemite, California
- First ascent of Born Under the Wandering Star, East Face of North Tower of Paine, Patagonia
- First ascent of the north wall of the Gyachung Kang, Nepal
- First ascent of the North Face of North Twin, Canada
- Ascent of The Long Run on Cerro Torre, Patagonia
- Ascent of Extreme Emotions on Cerro Standhardt, Patagonia
- First ascent of K7W in Karakoram, Pakistan
- First ascent of Persian Cat on the Bisotun Wall, Iran
- First ascent of Light Traveler, Denali, Alaska
- First ascents on Bhagirathi IV, Bhagirathi III and Bhagirathi II, Indian Himalaya
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