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unusual facts about rock climber



A Breed Apart

Obsessive collector J.P. Whittier, determined to obtain specimens of a newly discovered breed of bald eagle, hires rock climber Mike Walker to pose as a photographer and win reclusive conservationist Jim Malden's confidence in order to gain access to eggs from their lofty nest.

Chris Webb Parsons

Christopher Webb Parsons (2 April 1985 in England) is an Australian professional rock climber known internationally for his bouldering ascents including the second ascent of Dai Koyamada's Wheel of Life, first ascents including Purring Puma (V14/8B+) and Catalyst (V14/8B+), and as one of or, more normally, the only active member of the Australian World Cup Bouldering Team.

Climbing Free: My Life in the Vertical World

Climbing Free: My Life in the Vertical World is an autobiography written by American rock climber Lynn Hill.

Pat Ament

His climbing and bouldering companions over the years have included Royal Robbins, Bob Kamps, Don Whillans, Tom Higgins, John Gill, and Layton Kor.

Richard M. Leonard

Richard Manning Leonard (October 22, 1908 – July 31, 1993) was an American rock climber, environmentalist and attorney.


see also

Noel Odell

He was of course also an accomplished rock climber, famous for his solo first ascent in 1919 of Tennis Shoe on the Idwal Slabs, in Snowdonia.

Owen Jones

Owen Glynne Jones (1867–1899), British rock-climber and mountaineer

Stephanie Davis

Steph Davis, American rock climber, BASE jumper and wingsuit flyer

Whillans

Don Whillans (1933–1985), British rock climber and mountaineer.