Czech women make history by summiting Gasherbrum I without oxygen
The first Czech women summited Gasherbrum I, the world's 11th highest mountain, in Pakistan's Karakoram range. Former Czech ski team members Lenka Erlebachová and Karolína Grohová reached the 8,080-meter peak on July 28 without supplemental oxygen or the assistance of high-altitude porters and mountain guides. They infomed about their feat in press release on Friday. The challenging climb was completed under favorable weather conditions, despite the season's harsh environment. Erlebachová is a former alpine skier, while Grohová, a cross-country skier, who previously competed in the Sochi 2014 and PyeongChang 2018 Olympics.