Lino Lacedelli
Italian Mountaineer, K2 First Ascent
Born
1925
100 years ago
Died
November 20th, 2009
15 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
Italy
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Significant achievements in high-altitude climbing included a historic ascent of K2 in 1954 as part of an Italian expedition. This climb marked the first time the second-highest mountain in the world was successfully summited. Continued to contribute to the mountaineering community through various expeditions and training.
Achieved first ascent of K2 in 1954
Led expeditions in the Himalayas
Contributed to mountaineering literature
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