Description: (Austrian Mountaineer Who Completed the First Ascent of Mt. Everest without Supplemental Oxygen)
Peter Habeler, a renowned Austrian mountaineer, has made significant contributions to the world of mountaineering. He was the first European to participate in big wall climbing in Yosemite National Park and achieved the first ascent of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen, a feat once deemed impossible. Habeler has successfully summited several eight-thousanders and has been instrumental in promoting Alpine-style ascents. He also established a thriving ski and mountaineering school in Mayrhofen, Austria.