Alan Hinkes

Mountaineer with Everest summits

Alan Hinkes - Mountaineer with Everest summits
Born

April 26th, 1954
70 years ago

Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

United Kingdom

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An English mountaineer and explorer, significant achievements include being the first Briton to summit all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks. Hinkes completed the ascent of Mount Everest in 1995, reaching the summit without supplemental oxygen. His climbing career has been marked by considerable technical skill and determination in high-altitude mountaineering, contributing to the sport's popularity in Britain.

Summited all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks

First Briton to reach the summit of K2

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