Wojciech Kurtyka (on the right) and a member of the Austrian expedition at the base. In the background the Makalu massif.
Published: 15.02.2022
  • title:
    Wojciech Kurtyka (on the right) and a member of the Austrian expedition at the base. In the background the Makalu massif.
  • description:
    International expedition to Makalu 1981. Expedition leader Wojciech Kurtyka. The other members are Alex MacIntyre and Jerzy Kukuczka. On October 15, 1981, Jerzy Kukuczka climbed the Makalu peak alone (8481 m above sea level) by a new alpine style route (north-west flank and northern ridge).
  • subject:
    Makalu, 1981, Wojciech Kurtyka, base
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