Talk & Short Movie – Summit Legends: An Evening with Krzysztof Wielicki
Date: Monday 25 November 2024
Time: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Venue: Germaine Tillion Gardens, SUAD Campus
Open to public
Abstract
Join us for “Summit Legends: An Evening with Krzysztof Wielicki,” a unique event celebrating the extraordinary life of one of Poland’s legendary high-altitude climbers. Organized in collaboration with the Polish Tourism Organisation, this event offers a rare opportunity to meet Krzysztof Wielicki, the fifth person to conquer all fourteen 8,000-meter peaks and a pioneer of winter ascents in the Himalayas. Wielicki made history with the first winter ascent of Mount Everest in 1980, enduring extreme conditions to reach the summit and redefine the limits of human endurance. The evening will feature a screening of a short film that delves into his groundbreaking expeditions, followed by a live discussion where Wielicki will share insights, stories, and reflections on the challenges and triumphs of his climbing career. Don’t miss this chance to gain inspiration from one of the most influential figures in mountaineering history.
About the Speaker
Krzysztof Wielicki is a Polish mountaineering legend and one of the world’s foremost high-altitude climbers. Known for his pioneering spirit, Wielicki was the fifth person to summit all fourteen of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks, with the majority of these ascents accomplished either on new routes, solo, or in the winter. He achieved the first-ever winter ascent of Mount Everest in 1980, followed by similar feats on Kangchenjunga and Lhotse, marking him as a true innovator in extreme conditions. Wielicki’s exceptional contributions to mountaineering have earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Piolet d’Or, often considered the “Oscar” of mountaineering. This award honors extraordinary achievements and innovation in alpine climbing, and Wielicki received it in 2019 in recognition of his lifetime of groundbreaking accomplishments. His career, marked by resilience, courage, and an unyielding drive to push boundaries in the world’s harshest environments, continues to inspire climbers around the globe.
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