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When was the first winter ascent of Mount Everest completed?
Quick Answer
The first winter ascent of Mount Everest was completed on 17 February 1980.
The Full Story
The first winter ascent of Mount Everest was made on 17 February 1980 by Polish climbers Krzysztof Wielicki and Leszek Cichy. Winter on Everest is much more dangerous than the normal climbing season because of severe cold, wind, and extreme weather. Their success was a major breakthrough in Himalayan climbing and showed that Everest could be climbed under far more hostile conditions. It remains one of the great achievements in high-altitude mountaineering.
Key Facts
1.Date: 17 February 1980
2.Climbers: Krzysztof Wielicki and Leszek Cichy
3.First winter ascent of Everest
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