Wanda Rutkiewicz (4 February 1943 – 12–13 May 1992) was a trailblazing Polish mountaineer known for her exceptional climbing achievements. Her life was a remarkable journey of determination and courage in the world of high-altitude mountaineering. Wanda Rutkiewicz was born on February 4, 1943, in Plungiany, a village in Lithuania. She grew up in the challenging terrain of Poland, which later contributed to her love for the mountains. Although she initially studied computer science, her heart was in the Himalayas, and she embarked on a journey that would make her a legendary mountaineer.