Poland’s PM hails compatriot as Andrzej Bargiel completes challenge after two previous failed attempts Poland’s PM hails compatriot as Andrzej Bargiel completes challenge after two previous failed attempts A Polish adventure skier has made history by becoming the first person to climb up and ski down Mount Everest without the use of additional oxygen. The ascent was Andrzej Bargiel’s third attempt at climbing Everest – the tallest mountain on earth at 8,849 metres (29,032ft) high – after