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Ueli Steck (1976-2017)
Ueli Steck (* October 4, 1976 in Langnau in the Emmental; died April 30, 2017 at Nuptse) was a Swiss extreme mountaineer. He was considered one of the world's best solo climbers and was known above all for his very fast ascents of high alpine routes. The trained carpenter lived with his wife last in Ringgenberg near Interlaken. On April 30, 2017, he died in a mountain accident on Mount Everest. (wp)