Artur Hajzer | |
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| Born | 28 June 1962 Zielona Góra, Poland |
| Died | 7 July 2013 (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 |
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]
- ^ Hawley, Elizabeth (1987). "Asia, Nepal, Annapurna Winter Ascent: Kukuczka's 13th 8000er, 1987". American Alpine Journal. #29 (61): 251. ISBN 978-0930410292. ISSN 0065-6925. Retrieved 25 May 2024.