Les Piolets d'Or

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Lifetime achievement Piolet d’Or


In 2009, and for the first time since the creation of the Piolets d’Or in 1991, special recognition in the form of the Lifetime Achievement Piolet d’Or has been presented to an alpinist for their outstanding career achievement.

The Piolet d’Or organising committee proposes an alpinist who, apart from their commitment and ethical stance, has profoundly marked their era.