He subsequently focused on mountains of over in the Himalaya and the Karakoram ranges, and is known for making several first ascents. These include that of the south face of Nilgiri South in the Annapurna Massif, Nepal, and of the west wall of Lupghar Sar (2018) and the south-west face of Kunyang Chhish East in the Karakorum Mountains, Pakistan. His first ascent of Lupghar Sar West was climbed solo. He was posthumously honoured with a Piolet d'Or in 2019 for this achievement.