| Nationality: | US |
| Date of birth: | 27th October 1958 |
| Date of death: | 23rd October 2006 |
| Hardest Sport (Worked): | 8b+ |
| Notable Partnerships | |
| Paul Piana | |
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/
[2] https://open.spotify.com/episode/4IMQ1Kr0z7yHcvst6pTtx6?
[3] https://open.spotify.com/episode/7bwpZYUNfI40GyNp43gNKU?
4 recorded ascents.
| Year | Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date |
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| 1986 | City Park | 8b | Lead | worked | 1986 |
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First ascent.
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| 1988 | Salathé Wall | 8a+ | Alternate Leads | worked | 1988 |
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First ascent. With Paul Piana.
First free ascent. |
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| 1989 | Lizzy Beams Desire | 8b+ | Lead | worked | 1989 |
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First ascent.
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| 2004 | Wet Lycra Nightmare | 8b | Lead | worked | 2004 |
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First ascent.
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Lizzy Beams Desire | 8b+ | Lead | worked | 1989 | |
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First ascent.
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| City Park | 8b | Lead | worked | 1986 | |
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First ascent.
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| Wet Lycra Nightmare | 8b | Lead | worked | 2004 | |
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First ascent.
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| Salathé Wall | 8a+ | Alternate Leads | worked | 1988 | |
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First ascent. With Paul Piana.
First free ascent. |
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