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What is unique about Messner's climbs of the eight-thousanders?

  • Used ladders

  • In winter only

  • Without supplementary oxygen

  • Blindfolded

Answer

Without supplemental oxygen, Reinhold Messner accomplished the extraordinary feat of conquering all fourteen of the world's highest mountains, known as the eight-thousanders. This remarkable achievement, completed over the course of sixteen years, stands as a testament to his unrivaled skill, unwavering determination, and exceptional human resilience in the face of extreme physical and mental challenges in high-altitude mountaineering.
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