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Erhard Loretan

Swiss mountaineer
Date of Birth:
Country: Switzerland

Content:
  1. Early Life and Mountaineering Career
  2. Himalayan Ascents and 14 Eight-Thousanders
  3. Record-Breaking Everest Ascent
  4. Tragedy and the Shaken Baby Syndrome
  5. Untimely Death in the Swiss Alps

Early Life and Mountaineering Career

Erhard Loretan, born in in the Swiss canton of Fribourg, began climbing at the tender age of By 15, he had conquered his first 3,meter peak, the Doldenhorn.

His passion for mountaineering led him to pursue a certification as a mountain guide in

Himalayan Ascents and 14 Eight-Thousanders

In , Loretan embarked on a year quest to summit all 14 eight-thousanders, mountains that rise above 8, meters. He became the third person to achieve this feat in , after Reinhold Messner and Jerzy Kukuczka.

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Loretan's expeditions were notable for his use of minimal gear, oxygen, and provision supplies, earning him the reputation of an ascetic climber.

Record-Breaking Everest Ascent

In , Loretan and Jean Troillet made a record-breaking ascent of Mount Everest in just 43 hours without overnight stays or oxygen. This extraordinary feat solidified their place in the annals of mountaineering.

Tragedy and the Shaken Baby Syndrome

Loretan's personal life was marred by tragedy when he was accused of shaking his seven-month-old son to death in The incident raised awareness of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), and Loretan chose to publicly share his name to warn other parents.

He received a four-month suspended sentence.

Untimely Death in the Swiss Alps

On April 28, , on his 52nd birthday, Loretan met an untimely end while climbing the Grünhorn in the Swiss Alps. He and his client fell from a ridge at 3, meters. The woman survived with severe injuries, but Loretan lost his life. His death remains a tragic reminder of the ever-present dangers in mountaineering.