Maurice Herzog and the Climb of Annapurna

In 1950, Maurice Herzog became the first person to climb a mountain over 8,000 meters—Annapurna I. He was born in France in 1919 and loved adventure. After World War II, people needed hope, and Herzog’s journey gave them that.

Climbing Annapurna was very hard. There were no maps, and the team faced snowstorms, avalanches, and freezing cold. On June 3, Herzog reached the top of the 8,091-meter peak. It was a great moment, but the real struggle started on the way down.

Herzog got frostbite. He lost all his fingers and toes. But with the help of his team and strong will, he survived. Later, he wrote a book called Annapurna, which inspired many people around the world.

Now, 75 years later, his climb is remembered as a great achievement and a symbol of bravery and human strength.


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