Biography of anatoli boukreeves

Anatoli Nikolaevich Boukreev (1958-1997) was a renowned mountaineer from the former Soviet Union (Kazakhstan).

Biography of anatoli boukreeves

He achieved remarkable feats in the world of mountaineering, successfully scaling 10 of the 14 eight-thousander peaks without the use of supplemental oxygen. Between 1989 and 1997, he completed 18 successful ascents of peaks surpassing 8,000 meters.

Boukreev gained international acclaim for his exceptional mountaineering skills.

He reached the summit of K2 in 1993 and conquered Mount Everest via the North Ridge route in 1995. Additionally, he earned recognition for his speedy solo ascents of several of the world’s tallest mountains. However, he became most widely known for his heroic efforts during the 1996 Mount Everest disaster when he saved the lives of fellow climbers.

Unfortunately, Boukreev’s life was tragically cut short in 1997 when he lost his life in an avalanche while attempting a winter ascent of Annapurna in Nepal.

His memoirs were later edited and published,