The mayor of Albacete, Manuel Serrano, and the sports councillor, Francisco Villaescusa, welcomed the legendary mountaineer Juanito Oiarzábal at the City Hall. Oiarzábal is participating in the fifth Mountain Days in Albacete, where he will present the documentary ‘Oiarzabal: entre Juan y Juanito’ alongside Javier Álvaro.
The documentary showcases Oiarzábal's impressive career, which includes summiting all 14 of the world's 8,000-metre peaks. Mayor Serrano highlighted Oiarzábal as an inspiring figure due to his resilience and determination.
Serrano expressed gratitude for Oiarzábal's presence, stating that the mountaineer adds prestige and substance to the Mountain Days, an event made possible through a collaboration between the City Council and the Mountain Federation. This year's edition owes much to the efforts of local resident Óscar Cardo.
Mountain and adventure enthusiasts will have the opportunity to learn more about Oiarzábal's journey this afternoon. Additionally, on Wednesday and Thursday, there will be further talks at the Education Delegation on Avenida, featuring Albacete native Horacio Llorens, a world champion in paragliding, as well as a training programme for female guides in Pakistan and climber Jordi Cruz, who suffers from Parkinson's disease.
As a token of appreciation, Mayor Serrano presented Oiarzábal with a handcrafted knife and invited him to sign the City Hall's book of honour. He conveyed the admiration of the entire city, noting that individuals like Oiarzábal are capable of facing significant challenges and imparting positive values to society.
