Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner

Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner, born on December thirteenth, nineteen seventy, is a renowned Austrian mountaineer celebrated for her extraordinary achievements in high-altitude climbing.

In August two thousand eleven, she made history by becoming the second woman to summit all fourteen of the world's eight-thousanders. Remarkably, she accomplished this feat without the aid of supplemental oxygen or high-altitude porters, showcasing her exceptional skill and determination.

Her remarkable contributions to the world of mountaineering were recognized in two thousand twelve when she was honored with the prestigious National Geographic Explorer of the Year Award, further solidifying her status as a leading figure in the climbing community.