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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 Jerzy Wielicki (ur. 5 stycznia 1950 w Szklarce Przygodzickiej) – polski wspinacz, taternik, alpinista i himalaista. Piąty człowiek na Ziemi, który zdobył Koronę Himalajów i Karakorum. Członek The Explorers Club. W roku 2018 otrzymał Nagrodę Księżnej Asturii w dziedzinie sportu.
May 9, 2017 · The blue-eyed Krzysztof Wielicki, who at 67 is among the most accomplished Himalayan climbers alive, will lead the K2 expedition.
Krzysztof Wielicki jest jednym z najwybitniejszych himalaistów świata. Wspinacz, alpinista, taternik, piąty człowiek na świecie, który zdobył Koronę Himalajów – 14 ośmiotysięcznych szczytów Ziemi.
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.
Mar 18, 2011 · Only three decades ago, winter high altitude climbing was thought impossible. That myth was expunged when Leszek Cichy and Krzysztof Wielicki stood atop Everest on February 17, 1980. Two years prior, Messner had shown that high altitude climbing was possible without oxygen, and now the Polish had proven that the mountains could be ...
Jan 29, 2020 · Learn about the career and achievements of Krzysztof Wielicki, who climbed all 14 eight-thousanders and reached the summit of Mount Everest in winter. He celebrated his 70th birthday and his 40th Everest anniversary at ISPO Munich 2020.
