Description: (Slovenian Mountain Climber Who Died While Descending Mount Everest)
Marko Lihteneker was a Slovenian ski mountaineer and mountain climber known for his participation in the 2004 World Championship of Ski Mountaineering. He was a member of the GRS Celje and achieved sixth place in the relay race event during the championship. Tragically, he passed away in May 2005 during his descent of Mount Everest due to oxygen problems. His dedication to the sport and his contributions to ski mountaineering are remembered through events like the Memorial Staneta Veninška in Marka Lihtenekerja race named in his honor.