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Juanito Oiarzabal
Spanish mountaineer
Spanish mountaineer
Spanish mountaineer known for summiting all fourteen eight-thousanders, becoming one of the few to achieve the feat twice.
Juanito Oiarzabal developed a passion for the mountains in his native Basque Country and made his first eight-thousander ascent in 1985. Over the course of decades, he successfully summited all fourteen peaks over 8000 meters and went on to complete the circuit a second time. He has led numerous expeditions in the Himalayas and Karakoram, often pioneering new routes and participating in high-altitude rescue missions. Oiarzabal has authored books recounting his Himalayan adventures and has inspired a generation of mountaineers. He remains an active figure in the climbing community, advocating for safety and environmental preservation in high mountain regions.
Juanito Oiarzabal