Podcast with Jost Kobusch's Winter 2023/24 Everest West Ridge Attempt

I caught up with German Alpinist Jost Kobusch, who now lives in Chamonix, France, to discuss his upcoming 2023/24 winter, no O's, solo attempt of Everest's West Ridge. No climber has reached the summit using this route and precise style. He will begin climbing on December 22, 2023, the beginning of the astronomical calendar winter. He will complete his climb no later than February 28, 2024.
In 2019, Jost reached his high point of 7,329-meters/23,750-feet. His second attempt in the winter of 2021/22 ended much lower, around 6300 meters/20,669 feet, when the jet stream moved over Everest bringing hurricane-strength winds to the area.
So he returns for his third climb, hoping to tag 8000 meters and get a good look at the Hornbein Couloir. He will pre-acclimatize on two 7000-meter peaks as part of his Altitude Academy, a training program of sorts open to anyone.
We cover a range of topics from what he learned from his previous attempts, his 2021 solo, the winter summit of Denali and even back to 2017 when he began climbing in this style in Pakistan's 7296m high Nangpai Gosum II (great video on KZbin.) We also discuss what he's doing differently this time, his style of solo, no O's, and more. I think you'll enjoy meeting this 31-year-old climber.
He sees three issues:
- His physical condition
- The mountain conditions
- Weather
You can follow his climb on his website, which has an excellent 3D GPS tracking map using Zoleo, and also on his social media channels Facebook, Instagram, and KZbin.
Climb On!
Alan
Memories are Everything

[@Mila_Brearey]

Thsnks, Alan, ... good interview! I will definitely keep a look-out for Jost's past climbs as well as the upcoming 2023/24 season. ❤

[@AlanArnetteClimbs]

Nice Mila. Well worth following

[@garryp7052]

Alan you always inspire me - an awesome interview with Jost . Thank you, keep-up the great work. 🖖✌🤟

[@adataylor6793]

There is so much to say about Jost! He is one of my top favorite alpinist. You can see his glow and twinkle in his eyes when he speaks of his style and expertise in his climbing. He sure has come a long way, yet his success is due to his patience, studying his surroundings, knowing his bodily strengths and searching ways to make things work for the better. He can tweak a plan like no other. Jost is what this interview is all about in what we like to hear, great successful training and knowledge and a good spirit, equals great climbing! Thank you Alan for another amazing interview! All the best Jost, we are excited for your next Everest adventure!

[@AlanArnetteClimbs]

Appreacite your comments, Ada.

[@gurjot1729]

Thanks for updates

[@AlanArnetteClimbs]

He is always so much fun to talk with.

[@SebSN-y3f]

Thank you very much Alan and Jost! All the best to both of you!

[@HansGeorg-c9c]

Good luck and all the best for your upcoming expedition, Jost! Stay safe

[@andersjonsson8403]

Thanks a lot Alan for a another so nice podcast with Jost! 😊👍🏔️

[@AlanArnetteClimbs]

Glad you enjoyed it, Anders.

[@michaelcameron2292]

Its a huge amount of training and preparation Tremendous dedication This is a fantastic interview Stay safe as best you can young man and all the very best for this woderful project

[@leraabercrombie2765]

great dialogue, thank you both!

[@apez660]

Great interview! Amazing dedicating to covering these mountains!

[@AlanArnetteClimbs]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@martin13044]

Hi Alan, like this one I love your videos & podcasts! I just have the problem that your voice sometimes sounds distorted like the mic level is to high (Jost was leveled great). Maybe you can check your mics (auto)leveling. Thx and keep on climbing & podcasting!!! ⛰️👍❤⛰️👍❤ Best, Martin

[@AlanArnetteClimbs]

Thanks. I’ll pay better attention to This. I get excited and I loud sometimes 😆

[@martin13044]

Thank you ! No wonder you‘re excited 😂