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Willi Unsoeld

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Willi Unsoeld

Birth
Arcata, Humboldt County, California, USA
Death
4 Mar 1979 (aged 52)
Pierce County, Washington, USA
Burial
Cremated, Other Add to Map
Memorial ID
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Unsoeld was one of the first two Americans to successfully ascend and summit Mount Everest; Unsoeld's and Hornbein's was also the first ascent of the West Ridge.

Unsoeld died in an avalanche while descending Mount Ranier.
Unsoeld was one of the first two Americans to successfully ascend and summit Mount Everest; Unsoeld's and Hornbein's was also the first ascent of the West Ridge.

Unsoeld died in an avalanche while descending Mount Ranier.


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