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Józef Jerzy Kukuczka (24 March 1948 – 24 October 1989) was a Polish mountaineer. He was born in Katowice, his family was ethnically Silesian Goral. [2] . On 18 September 1987, he became the second man (after Reinhold Messner) to climb all fourteen eight-thousanders in the world; a feat which took him less than 8 years to accomplish.
Oct 24, 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of Jerzy Kukuczka, who was the second man to climb all 14 eight-thousanders and a pioneer of alpine style in the Himalaya. He died in 1989 while attempting the south face of Lhotse.
A documentary about legendary climber Jerzy Kukuczka. Second person in the world to climb all Eight-thousanders.
- 73 min
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- Marian Gall
Climbing equipment used by Jerzy Kukuczka during expeditions, equipment items, medals, decorations and much more. VIDEO. Unique video materials available in the Museum come mainly from Kukuczka Himalayan expeditions, but also from fragments of interviews and documentary films.
He is one of the greatest high-altitude climbers of all time, was the second mountaineer to climb all fourteen eight-thousanders in the world; a remarkable feat which took...
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- Epic Adventure Archives
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Oct 24, 2016 · Jerzy Kukuczka (1948-1989) is counted among the most outstanding mountain climbers in the world. After Reinhold Messner, he was the second man in history to have captured the Crown of the Himalayas. He do it in better style, than Messner: under 8 years, 11 new routes, four winter ascents. Only on one ascent, he use oxygen.
Jerzy Kukuczka was born in 1948 in Katowice. He died tragically in 1989 while trying to conquer the legendary southern wall of Lhotse, unreachable for any climber at the time. He is considered the greatest climber in history by many theoreticians.