José Antonio Delgado

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name = José Antonio Delgado


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birth_date = Birth date|1965|5|13
birth_place = Caracas, Venezuela
death_date = July 22, 2006
death_place = Nanga Parbat
occupation = Mountaineer
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José Antonio Delgado Sucre (May 13, 1965 — July 22, 2006) was the first Venezuelan mountaineer to reach the summit of five eight-thousanders. He was one of the most experienced climbers in Latin America. He was born in Caracas, Venezuela.

Delgado, known among his friends as "el indio" (the "Indian" for his strengh), led the first Venezuelan Everest expedition in 2001. On May 23 of that year, he and Marcus Tobía were the only members of the expedition to summit Everest. He held several records in mountaineering, such as the first paragliding flight from Pico Humboldt, Pico Bolívar, and Roraima. Delgado also made the fastest summit for a Venezuelan to the Aconcagua (from the "Puente del Inca" in 34 hours) and Huascarán (from the base in 14 hours).
He was awarded the "Orden al Mérito Deportivo" and the "Orden Vicente Emilio Sojo" in 2001 by the Venezuelan government. He was a founding member of the "Proyecto Cumbre" (1997) and the head of the "Centro Excursionista Loyola" from 1982-83. [http://www.proyectocumbre.com.ve Proyecto Cumbre ] ]

José Antonio studied mechanical engineering at the Universidad Simón Bolívar and was married to Frida Ayala with whom had two children.

Nanga Parbat

Delgado was the leader of the Venezuelan Nanga Parbat expedition. He and fellow climber Edgar Guariguata flew out to Pakistan in June 2006. Due to illness Guariguata remained at base camp while Delgado went on. After he reached the summit of the Nanga Parbat on July 11, a snow storm surprised him on his descent. Delgado managed to reach camp four. After being without food or water for two days he attempted to make it to camp three. No further communications were received by base camp, so the Pakistani authorities were alerted. A group of six Pakistani mountaineers, consisting of Qurban Ali, Ghulam Rasool, Muhammad, Muhammad Ibrahim, Ghulam Muhammad, and Muhammad Ali, climbed the mountain despite the rough weather. On July 22, they found Delgado's body at an altitude of 7100m between camp three and four in the open near his tent. [http://www.nangaparbat2006.explorart.com/ NANGA PARBAT 2006 ] ]

Beyond the Summit

During the expedition to Nanga Pabat, Jose Antonio was the subject of a pilot for a television series about mountaineering [http://www.nangaparbat2006.explorart.com/ NANGA PARBAT 2006 ] ] . Explorart Films, the production company, later developed the project into a feature documentary film, which is scheduled to be released theatrically in South America in January 2008. [http://www.masalladelacumbre.com/ Mas Alla de la Cumbre - Beyond the Summit ] ] The film follows Jose Antonio's climbing career and includes footage of several of his expeditions including the Nanga Parbat climb and the rescue attempts that followed the accident. Jose Antonio and his wife Frida are co-producers of the film. [http://us.masalladelacumbre.com/cast.php Mas Alla de la Cumbre - Beyond the Summit ] ]

Eight-thousander

* Nanga Parbat, 8125 m, Pakistan, 2006 (first Venezuelan)
* Everest, 8848 m, Nepal-China, 2001
* Gasherbrum II, 8035 m, Pakistan-China, 2000 (first Venezuelan)
* Shishapangma 8008 m, China, 1998 (first Venezuelan)
* Cho Oyu, 8153 m, Nepal-China, 1994 (first Venezuelan)

Mountain Summits

* Nanga Parbat 8125 m, Pakistan, 2006
* Khan Tengri, 7010 m, Kazajstan, 2005
* Chapaev North, 6100 m, Kazajstan, 2004
* Tsacra Chico Norte, 5513 m, Perú, 2002
* Mont Blanc, 4807 m, France-Italy, 2001
* Aconcagua, 7021, Argentina, 2001
* Ojos del Salado, 6908 m, Chile-Argentina, 2001
* Muztagh Ata, 7546 m, China, 1999
* Breithorn, 4165 m, Switzerland-Italy, 1999
* Denali-McKinley, 6229 m, Alaska-USA, 1998
* Cayambe, 5840 m, Ecuador, 1997
* Huascarán Norte, 6654 m, Perú, 1996
* Pisco, 5300 m, Perú, 1996
* Stock Kangri, 6100, India, 1994
* Adams Peak, 2233 m, Sri Lanka, 1994
* Ama Dablam, 6812 m, Nepal, 1993
* Illampu, 6362 m, Bolivia, 1992
* Pan de Azúcar, 5180 m, Colombia, 1992
* Cóncavo, 5200 m, Colombia, 1992
* Chimborazo, 6310 m, Ecuador, 1991
* Cotopaxi, 6005 m, Ecuador, 1991
* Aconcagua, 7021 m, Argentina, 1991
* Volcán San Pedro, 5800 m, Chile-Argentina, 1991
* Marmolejo, 6100 m, Chile-Argentina, 1991
* Citlatepetl, 5760 m, México, 1991
* Iztaccíhuatl, 5286 m, México, 1991
* Popocatepetl, 5452 m, México, 1991
* Pikes Peak, 4302 m, USA, 1990
* Long Peak, 4345 m, USA, 1990
* Maroon Bell and North Maroon, 4316 y 4272 m, USA, 1990
* Ilimani Central, 6882 m, Bolivia, 1987
* Huayna Potosí Sur, 6050 m, Bolivia, 1987
* Ritacuba Negro, 5200 m, Colombia, 1987
* Artesonraju, 6010 m, Perú, 1986
* Ranrapalka, 6162 m, Perú, 1986
* Huascarán Sur, 6768 m, Perú, 1986
* Ritacuba Blanco, 5300 m, Colombia, 1986
* Artesonraju, 6010 m, Perú, 1985
* Chopikalqui, 6320 m, Perú, 1985
* Pico Bolívar, 5007 m, Venezuela, 1983
* Pico Humboldt, 4942 m, Venezuela, 1982

Notes

External links

* [http://nangaparbat2006.explorart.com/2006/07/english-update-emergency-in-nanga.html The Venezuelan Nanga Parbat expedition website] .
*http://www.ascenso.org.ve/
* [http://www.proyectocumbre.com.ve/ Proyecto Cumbre]
*http://www.explorersweb.com/news.php?id=15130
*http://www.nangaparbat2006.explorart.com/
*http://www.masalladelacumbre.com/