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Death of Hilaree Nelson, Bio, Nationality, First Husband, Height

Death of Hilaree Nelson, Bio, Nationality, First Husband, Height

Facts of Hilaree Nelson

Full Name:Hilaree Nelson
Birth Date:December 13, 1972
Age:52 years
Death Date:September 26, 2022
Gender:Female
Profession:Ski Mountaineer
Country:United States
Horoscope:Sagittarius
Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.70m)
HusbandJim Morrison
DivorceBrian O’Neill
Net Worth$2 million
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown
Birth PlaceSeattle
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
ReligionChristianity
EducationColorado College
FatherStanley Nelson
MotherRobin Nelson
KidsQuinn and Graydon
Instagram Hilaree Nelson Instagram
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An American ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson came to the limelight as the first woman to summit two 8000-meter peaks in one 24-hour push. 

What Nationality was Hilaree Nelson?

Hilaree Nelson opened her eyes to this beautiful world on December 13, 1972. She was born in Seattle, United States. At the time of her death, she was 50 years old. According to her full date of birth, her sun sign is Sagittarius. Hilaree used to celebrate her birthday on the 13th of Dec every year.

Her parents were Stanley Nelson (father) and Robin Nelson (mother). Hilaree held American citizenship and followed Christianity as a religion. Similarly, she belonged to white ethnic background. She was a Colorado College graduate.

Was Hilaree Nelson Married?

Hilaree was in a marital relationship with her ski partner Jim Morrison. By profession, her husband is a ski mountaineer. Information about when they tied the knot is unknown at the moment.

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Caption: Hilaree Nelson her partner (Photo: Instagram)

But they met each other during their career. The duo used to sit together. They were happy in their world.

Who was Hilaree Nelson’s First Husband?

Hilaree was first married to her ex-husband Brian O’Neill. The duo was in a marital relationship for 14 years. But for an unknown cause, the duo divorced each other and moved on in their life.

Did Hilaree Nelson have children?

Hilaree was the mother of two children. She had two adorable sons with her ex-husband. Their names are Quinn and Graydon.

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Caption: Hilaree Nelson with her children (Photo: Outside)

What was Hilaree Nelson’s Net Worth?

Hilaree had an estimated net worth of around $2 million at the time of her death. She made that sum of money from her career as an American ski mountaineer.

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Caption: Hilaree Nelson cycling (Photo: Instagram)

Aside from her career she also used to earn an extra sum of money from social media, ads, and sponsorships. Likewise, an average salary of an American ski mountaineer is around $50 a day per.

When did Hilaree Nelson die?

Hilaree took her last breath in this world on September 26, 2022. She was 50 years old at the time of her death. She was skiing down from the summit of Mount Manaslu in Nepal with her partner, Jim. On September 26, 2022, Nelson and Jim Morrison were skiing from the top of Mount Manaslu in Nepal when Nelson fell into a chasm that was about 2,000 feet deep. Jim said:

“I skied first, and after a few turns, Hilaree followed, and started a small avalanche. She was swept off her feet and carried down a narrow snow slope down the south side (opposite from the climbing route) of the mountain over 5,000 [feet]. I did everything I could to locate her but was unable to go down that face as I hoped to find her alive and live my life with her.”

“I spent the last two days searching from the air in a helicopter.”

Where was Hilaree Nelson found?

Two days after she went off Mt. Manaslu, the eighth-highest mountain in the world, rescuers found the body of renowned American ski climber Hilaree at 6,300 meters. Since the earliest attempts at search and rescue were hampered by the bad weather, she was still not found as of September 27. Nelson reportedly fell in a chasm about 2,000 feet, according to an eyewitness.

How tall was Hilaree Nelson?

Hilaree stood at the height of 5 feet 7 inches while she had a body weight of around 59kg. Similarly, she has an alluring pair of brown eyes and beautiful brown hair.

Professional Career of Hilaree Nelson

  • Hilaree is an American ski mountaineer by profession.
  • She began asking at the age of three.
  • Alongside her partner Jim she had skied down some of the world’s tallest and most intimidating peaks.
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Caption: Hilaree Nelson at the top of the mountain (Photo: Instagram)
  • In 2018, Mount Lhotse in Nepal became the first of the world’s four highest peaks to be skied down by her.
  • She is also the first woman to summit both Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse on the same day.
  • The North Face describes Hilaree as the most prolific ski mountaineer of her generation, with more than 40 first descents in 16 countries over a two-decade career.

FAQ of Hilaree Nelson

What is the nationality of Hilaree Nelson?

Hilaree Nelson had American citizenship as a nationality.

What was Hilaree Nelson’s Net Worth?

Hilaree had an estimated net worth of around $2 million at the time of her death.

What was the death cause of Hilaree Nelson?

Hilaree took her last breath in this world on September 26, 2022. She was skiing down from the summit of Mount Manaslu in Nepal with her partner, Jim. She dies by falling into a chasm that was about 2,000 feet deep while skiing from the top of Mount Manaslu in Nepal.