April 14

Born in Breslau in 1886, Günter Dyhrenfurth combined his interests in geology and mountaineering from an early age. He organized and led international expeditions to the Himalayas, including notable attempts on Kangchenjunga in 1930 and 1934. In 1936, he was awarded the Olympic gold medal for alpinism in recognition of his exploratory achievements. Dyhrenfurth conducted detailed geological surveys that advanced understanding of high-altitude environments. He authored several expedition reports that influenced future generations of explorers. His leadership and scientific contributions helped lay the foundation for modern Himalayan exploration.