Joe Tasker

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Quick Info

Nationality: GB
Date of birth: 12th May 1948
Date of death: 17th May 1982
Notable Partnerships
Peter Boardman

Joe Tasker was known for his bold and lightweight ascents, particularly in the Himalayas. He died while attempting the North-East Ridge of Mount Everest in May 1982.

Joe is also known for his contribution to the mountaineering literature. After his death the Boardman Tasker Prize was established.

References

[1] Joe (left) with Peter Boardman (right) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdq2Kh1jJ2Z/

[2] http://www.boardmantasker.com/pete-and-joe

[3] https://www.bbc.co.uk/tees/voices/tasker/

[4] https://www.mountain-heritage.org/blog/how-they-got-there-joe-tasker

[5] https://www.mntnfilm.com/en/filmography/joe-tasker

Contributors: remus
Added on 5th September 2022. Last updated on 16th July 2023.

Quick Info

Nationality: GB
Date of birth: 12th May 1948
Date of death: 17th May 1982
Notable Partnerships
Peter Boardman

Joe Tasker was known for his bold and lightweight ascents, particularly in the Himalayas. He died while attempting the North-East Ridge of Mount Everest in May 1982.

Joe is also known for his contribution to the mountaineering literature. After his death the Boardman Tasker Prize was established.

References

[1] Joe (left) with Peter Boardman (right) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdq2Kh1jJ2Z/

[2] http://www.boardmantasker.com/pete-and-joe

[3] https://www.bbc.co.uk/tees/voices/tasker/

[4] https://www.mountain-heritage.org/blog/how-they-got-there-joe-tasker

[5] https://www.mntnfilm.com/en/filmography/joe-tasker

Contributors: remus
Added on 5th September 2022. Last updated on 16th July 2023.

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