"You are not second, you are great..."— Reinhold Messner
The incredible story of passion, mountains, and human limits. All 14 of Earth's highest peaks – including 10 new routes and 4 first winter ascents. Completed in half the time of Reinhold Messner.
Buy e-book →Considered one of the greatest Himalayan mountaineers in history. As the second person on Earth to summit all 14 eight-thousanders — achieving it in half the time of Reinhold Messner — his legacy is unmatched.
His book "Mój Pionowy Świat" (My Vertical World), translated as "Challenge The Vertical", is not only a record of Himalayan expeditions but a story of determination, overcoming one's weaknesses, and the strength of the human spirit.
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"A book I devoured in two evenings. Kukuczka's determination is a lesson for everyone."
"A true, uncensored history of Himalayan mountaineering. Reads like the best thriller."
"I bought it for my dad, and read it myself. An extraordinary figure, an extraordinary book."
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"It moved me to tears. A man who did not know how to lose."
"Perfect as a gift. I bought three copies for friends."
"Detailed expedition descriptions — you can feel a real participant wrote this."
"A must-read for everyone who loves mountains. Recommended from the heart."
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"The second part is even better. The long-form interview with Malanowski does the job."
"A great complement to MPS. A different perspective, the same mountains."
"Reads in one breath. Kukuczka in conversation is pure pleasure."