Standing at 27,940 feet, Lhotse is the fourth-highest mountain in the world behind Mount Everest, K2, and Kangchenjunga. In September 2018, Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison set out on an epic adventure to complete the the first ski descent of the wild Himalayan peak. This is their story:

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....