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Aviation at the edge
Clothing

Warmth is obviously critical, but the pilots also need to be as flexible and nimble as possible. The very latest Ozee flying suits will be worn over The North Face down suits, which in turn will be worn over Polartec all-in-one thermals. The pilots will also wear contact gloves (plus lap mittens), insulated boots, a balaclava and full-face visored helmet.

The North Face down suit
Did you know?
Fastest Ascent (north side):
Hans Kammerlander (IT) 24 May 1996, via the standard North Col Ridge Route, 16 hours 45 minutes from base camp
Country with most deaths on mountain:
Nepal-46
The Paraglider soaring
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