Wanda Rutkiewicz: A Fearless Woman Who Climbed Beyond Limits Wanda Rutkiewicz was far more than a woman who loved mountains. Her life story is filled with triumphs and tragedies, showing the world that courage is born from the will to rise above fear. How Wanda’s Journey Began In 1943, during the turmoil of World War II, Wanda Rutkiewicz