1930s Polish Andean expeditions

In the foreground from left to right: slopes of Mercedario, Pico Polaco, La Mesa. In the background, from left to right, Cerro Ramada and the faintly visible peak of Alma Negra

Polish Andean expeditions of the 1930s refers to the two expeditions of Polish mountain climbers in the Andes carried out in the 1930s.[1][2][3]

The First Polish Andean Expedition of 1933-34 was led by Konstanty Narkiewicz-Jodka. Its achievements included several first ascents of six-thousanders - first ascent of Mercedario and Cerro Ramada, ascents to La Mesa, Alma Negra, and the discovery of Pico Polaco (6050 m), as well as ascents to five-thousanders - including Cerro Negro (5550 m) and exploration of the Aconcagua region; the latter involved pioneering a new climbing route.

The Second Polish Andean Expedition of 1936-37 was led by Justyn Wojsznis [pl]. Its achievements included the first ascents of Ojos del Salado and Nevado Pissis.

Both expeditions have been credited with gathering scientific data and have led to a number of literary works being produced (such as autobiographical memoirs).

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