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= Jitendra Ramdas Gaware = Jitendra Gaware, born on November 6th, 1976, is a highly skilled mountaineer hailing from India. At the age of 44, Jitendra Gaware accomplished a historic feat by becoming the first Indian mountaineer to summit three peaks exceeding the world's highest mountain above 8000 meters: Mount Everest, Annapurna I, and Manaslu. Throughout the entirety of 2021, he achieved an unparalleled milestone by scaling these towering peaks, each over 8000 meters, within a single calendar year, across three distinct massive ranges.

Jitendra Gaware made history as the first mountaineer to reach the summit of an 8000-meter peak, right after overcoming a COVID infection immediately.

Early life and Career
Raised in Pune, Maharashtra, Jitendra Gaware began his mountaineering journey at the age of 39, undertaking basic rock climbing training at the Guardian Giripremi Institute of Mountaineering in 2015.

At the age of 40, undertaking Basic Mountaineering Certificate Course Year 2016 with A grade from the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering, Pehelgaum, Jammu-Kashmir.

And Advance Mountaineering Certificate Course Year 2016 with A Grade from Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Dargiling.

Notable achievements
Embarking on his mountaineering journey at the age of 40, Jitendra Gaware started his first expedition by summiting Mount Nun, which stands at an impressive altitude of 7,135 meters (23,409 feet).

Jitendra Gaware set a new record of climbing three 8,000-metre mountains in just six months. He is one of the fastest climbers and has achieved a remarkable milestone as the first Marathi to summit six peaks, establishing himself as a trailblazer in mountaineering. His list of achievements is notable, featuring several extraordinary feats in the field. Among them, he holds the prestigious title of scaling six eight-thousand-meter mountains, including Mount Manaslu, Mount Dhaulagiri, and Mount Lhotse, making him a distinguished figure in the mountaineering community.

In 2021, Jitendra made history by successfully climbing Mount Annapurna and Mount Everest within a span of 27 days, further solidifying his reputation as a trailblazer in the field of adventure sports.

Awards
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to mountaineering, Jitendra Gaware has received the Maharashtra Government's Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Award (Adventurous) for 2021–22, underscoring his status as one of India's most accomplished mountaineers.

Legacy
Jitendra Gaware's legacy extends beyond his individual achievements, serving as an inspiration to aspiring mountaineers worldwide. His unwavering determination and passion for adventure exemplify the spirit of exploration and human potential.