| From: | USA 🇺🇸 |
| Date of birth: | 5th March 1939 |
| Age: | 61 years old |
| Date of death: | 16th December 2000 |
| Gender: | Male |
| Hardest Trad (Onsight): | E4 |
| Notable Partnerships | |
| Royal Robbins | |
Pratt was felt by many to be the best crack climber of the Yosemite golden age with a particular strength in offwidths.
[1] Roper, S ed. (2002). Ordeal by Piton. USA: Stanford University Library p121
7 recorded ascents.
| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Salathé Wall First ascent. With Tom Frost and Royal Robbins. | E8 | Aid | worked | 1961 | |
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13 bolts placed, mainly on the lower slabs. Many more have been added in subsequent ascents. |
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| Twilight Zone First ascent. | E4 | Lead | onsight | Sep 1965 | |
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Three poor pieces of protection on the onsight first ascent. References[1] http://www.supertopo.com/rock-climbing/Yosemite-Valley-The-Cookie-Cliff-Twilight-Zone |
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| Lost Arrow Chimney First free ascent. | E3 | Alternate Leads | ground up | 1964 | |
| Crack of Doom First ascent. | E1 | Lead | Oct 1961 | |
| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| South Face Mount Watkins First ascent. With some points of aid. | A3 (approx) | Alternate Leads | ground up | Jul 1964 | |
| North America Wall First ascent. | A3 | Aid | ground up | Between 22nd Oct 1964 and 31st Oct 1964 | |
| The Nose Second ascent. With Tom Frost, Royal Robbins and Joe Fitschen. | A2 | Aid | worked | 1960 | |
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The second ascent, and first continuous ascent over 7 days. |
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