Kinga Baranowska

Polish mountaineer and climber

Kinga Baranowska - Polish mountaineer and climber
Born

November 17th, 1975
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Poland

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A Polish mountaineer achieved notable success in high-altitude climbing. Focused on completing ascents of all 8,000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen, made significant summits in the Himalayas and Karakoram mountains. Contributed to mountaineering through multiple expeditions and explorations in challenging terrains.

Summited K2 in 2010

Climbed Lhotse and Manaslu

Completed several 8,000-meter peaks

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