Wanda Rutkiewicz: The Trailblazing Woman Who Conquered the World’s Highest Peaks Famed mountaineer Wanda Rutkiewicz was a symbol of endurance and inspiration. Her life story is filled with triumphs and tragedies, showing the world that true strength knows no gender. How Wanda’s Journey Began Born in 1943 in Plungė, Lithuania, Wanda’