Tiphaine Dupérier aims for the summit of Nanga Parbat (8125m)

Ski mountaineer, high mountain guide, and member of the Lagoped Family, Tiphaine Dupérier is not the type to collect summits, but rather aesthetic lines, strong experiences, and human adventures. After two attempts on the slopes of the legendary Nanga Parbat in Pakistan, she sets out with determination for a third expedition, from May 15 to mid-July 2025, accompanied by her climbing partners Boris and David, and of course her Lagoped equipment.

With her, no quest for records: just the desire to live a clean, committed adventure, true to her values of sobriety and harmony with the mountain.

This new project by Tiphaine Dupérier spans nearly two months, with a strategic three-week acclimatization in Nepal, in the Khumbu region. An important step to maximize her chances on the ground while limiting fatigue. This year, she chose a gentler approach: "You can stay at altitude even when the weather is bad, while maintaining some comfort. It’s less exhausting and more effective," she confides.

After this adaptation phase, heading to Pakistan for the main goal: Nanga Parbat, an 8,125-meter peak known as one of the most formidable in the Himalayas, especially for its Rupal face, one of the highest walls in the world.

Mountain guide in the Alps and worldwide, Boris is one of the most discreet and talented high-altitude skiers you can find. He has made first descents with more than a thousand vertical meters to ski.

On the Himalayan scene, David is among those who endure. Having started his career on the third highest peak in the world in 2003, he has now climbed 6 of the 14 8000-meter peaks. As a bonus, the ascent of Everest in 2022, solo and without oxygen.

If previous attempts were stopped by conditions or caution, the goal remains unchanged: to ski down Nanga Parbat in alpine style, light and self-sufficient. "This is the third time we're trying. I really want to succeed this time," she says. But nothing is set in stone. The team stays attentive to the mountain, ready to adjust their plans according to conditions.

In her bag, Tiphaine carries a Lagoped jacket and pants specially adapted for this type of expedition. Technical pieces designed to withstand wind, cold, repeated handling, while offering true freedom of movement.

The jacket follows the same optimization principle: cuffs designed for technical movements, well-placed pockets to remain accessible with a harness, mesh interior to slip in accessories. Functional details, tested in the field, and always evolving.

Tiphaine is not just a user: she actively participates in the evolution of Lagoped clothing. Every expedition feedback feeds future versions: pocket placement, zipper length, material choices, breathability, durability, etc. "For example, on the pants, we are still looking for the right position for the avalanche transceiver pocket to prevent it from falling onto the knee."

This constant dialogue between terrain and design, between extreme use and eco-responsibility, is part of Lagoped’s DNA. And Tiphaine values it as much as her skis.

On the ski side, Tiphaine is also refining her gear: carbon boots, shorter skis but more manageable on hard snow. The tent is light but spacious for three. Weight remains a constant challenge: "I'm not an ultra-light pro, but it's a point to work on. You have to find the right balance between comfort, safety, and performance."

Upon her return, Tiphaine Dupérier gave us an interview and told us about the ascent, the summit, and the descent.