Franz Oppurg

Franz Oppurg
Born	(1948-09-17)September 17, 1948 Steinach am Brenner, Austria
Died	March 9, 1981(1981-03-09) (aged 32) Karwendel
Known for	Solo climb of Mount Everest

Franz Oppurg (17 September 1948 – 9 March 1981) was an Austrian mountain climber. Having climbed from a young age, he became a mountain guide and rescuer, and did a number of first ascents in the winter of mountains in his native Karwendel. He was also the first climber to achieve a solo ascent of Mount Everest.