Description: (The First Person to Climb All Fourteen Mt. Peaks Over 8,000 Metres)
Reinhold Andreas Messner, an acclaimed Italian climber, explorer, and author from South Tyrol, is known for his remarkable achievements in mountaineering. He made history with the first solo ascent of Mount Everest and the initial ascent of Everest without supplemental oxygen, achieved with Peter Habeler. Messner was the pioneer in conquering all 14 eight-thousanders without supplementary oxygen, and completed notable expeditions across Antarctica, Greenland, and the Gobi Desert. Additionally, he has served as a member of the European Parliament and authored more than 80 books chronicling his adventures. Messner's outstanding contributions to mountaineering and exploration have earned him prestigious awards.