Andreas Heckmair | |
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Born | Munich, Germany | 12 October 1906
Died | 1 February 2005 Oberstdorf, Germany | (aged 98)
Nationality | German |
Occupation(s) | Mountain climber, guide |
Known for | Eiger north face first ascent |
Andreas "Anderl" Heckmair (12 October 1906 – 1 February 2005) was a German mountain climber and guide who led the first successful ascent of the Eiger north face in July 1938.[1][2]