Artur Hajzer
Polish mountain climber / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Artur Henryk "Słon” Hajzer (28 June 1962 – 7 July 2013) was a Polish mountaineer. Hajzer summitted seven eight-thousanders, several via new routes (Manaslu’s NE face in 1986, Shishapangma’s east ridge in 1987) and made the first winter climb of Annapurna on February 3, 1987.[1]
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Born | (1962-06-28)28 June 1962 Zielona Góra, Poland |
Died | 7 July 2013(2013-07-07) (aged 51) Gasherbrum I, Pakistan |
Alma mater | University of Katowice, cultural studies |
Occupation | Mountaineer |
Organization | Organizer of the Polish Winter Himalayan Mountaineering Project |
Known for | First winter ascent of Annapurna |
Awards | Gentleman of Sport; Fair Play Award (1989), Polish Olympic Committee |
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