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Krzysztof Jerzy Wielicki (Polish pronunciation: [ˈkʂɨʂtɔf vjɛˈlit͡skʲi]; born 5 January 1950) is a Polish mountaineer, regarded as one of the greatest Polish climbers in history.
Krzysztof Wielicki, the climber, alpinist, mountaineer is only the fifth person in the world who conquered the Crown of the Himalayas – 14 eight-thousand-meter peaks. He is a member of the nearly hundred-year-old The Explorers Club, which awarded him the prestigious Lowell Thomas Award.
Apr 25, 2016 · Learn how Polish climbers Krzysztof Wielicki and Leszek Cichy became the first to climb Everest in winter in 1980, overcoming extreme conditions and challenges. Read about their expedition, their motivation and their legacy in this excerpt from The Call of Everest book.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Krzysztof Wielicki, the first to summit Everest, Khangchendzonga and Lhotse in winter. He shares his passion, challenges and stories of climbing in the Himalaya and beyond.
Feb 2, 2022 · Krzysztof Wielicki (72) made the first winter ascent of Everest on February 17th, 1980, with a fellow Polish climber, Leszek Cichy, after a team of 16 climbers toiled away on the mountain for two...
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Mar 18, 2011 · Learn how Krzysztof Wielicki and other Polish climbers pioneered winter ascents of 8000-meter peaks in the Himalaya in the 1980s. Read about the challenges, achievements and legacy of the "Ice Warriors" in this feature article.
