Simone Moro (born 27 October 1967 in Bergamo) is an Italian mountaineer known for having made first winter ascents of four of the fourteen eight-thousanders: Shishapangma in 2005,[3][4] Makalu in 2009,[5][6] Gasherbrum II in 2011,[7][8] and Nanga Parbat in 2016.

[14] In 2023, Simone Moro conducted a daring rescue operation on the south side of Mount Everest, flying and landing at Camp III (7,350m) to save an Indian climber.

That season saw multiple casualties and rescue missions on Everest's south side, largely due to severe weather conditions.

[15][16] Born in Bergamo, in northern Italy, to middle-class parents, Moro grew up in the borough of Valtesse and was actively encouraged by his father in his passion for the mountains.

[17] He made expeditions to other mountains in the 1990s, including Cerro Mirador in winter[18] and Makalu in 1993; Shishapangma and Lhotse in 1994, Kangchenjunga in 1995.

[25] In February 2016, Moro completed the first winter ascent of Nanga Parbat with Alex Txikon and Ali Sadpara.

[26] In February 2018, he completed the first winter ascent of Peak Pobeda, Sakha along with fellow Italian mountaineer Tamara Lunger.

[27] In May 2001 he tried to traverse Everest–Lhotse: during an attempt on the wall of Lhotse at 8000 metres he abandoned the climb to search, rescue, and save English alpinist Tom Moores.

[28] Moro was a recipient of the Fair Play Pierre de Coubertin trophy from UNESCO,[29] the Civilian Gold Medal from Italian president Carlo Azeglio Ciampi[30] and the David A. Sowles Memorial Award from the American Alpine Club.