Todd Skinner (1958-2006) was one of the early developers of sport climbing in the USA. He continued to establish many sport climbing routes throughout his lifetime.
Skinner sadly died while attempting to free a route on the Leaning Tower in Yosemite National Park when his belay loop failed.
Skinner was notable for pushing redpoint tactics in sport climbing, at a time when many of the big name climbers (particularly John Bachar and many of the Yosemite locals) were advocating a ground-up style.
Because of Skinner's ability and his willingness to accept redpoint tactics Skinner's routes were near the cutting edge of what was being done in the United States at the time.
[1] Hangdog Days, by Jeff Smoot https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hangdog-Days-Conflict-Change-Race/dp/1680512323/
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1986 | City Park | 8b (Lead worked) | 1986 |
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1989 | Lizzy Beams Desire | 8b+ (Lead worked) | 1989 |
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2004 | Wet Lycra Nightmare | 8b (Lead worked) | 2004 |
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Lizzy Beams Desire | 8b+ (Lead worked) | 1989 | |
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City Park | 8b (Lead worked) | 1986 | |
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Wet Lycra Nightmare | 8b (Lead worked) | 2004 | |
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