Jean-Christophe Lafaille is the first mountaineer to attempt a solo ascent of the the steep Himalayan face of the "Shishapangma". As one of the 14 highest summits in the world the Shishapangma's summit is more than 8000 meters high. Jean-Christophe is challenging the unforgiving conditions of the Himalayan winter. Deprived of oxygen and exposed to extreme cold, Jean-Christophe is well aware of the danger but is determined to prove he is capable of achieving this long-held dream.—Shay J. Katz