Robin Smith
Quick Info ˅
| Nationality: | GB |
| Date of birth: | 30th August 1938 |
| Notable Partnerships | |
| Jimmy Marshall | |
| Jimmy Cruickshank | |
References
[1] Jimmy Cruickshank. High Endeavours: The Life and Legend of Robin Smith. United Kingdom: Canongate Books, 2006.
Pics + Vids
Ascents
6 recorded ascents.
| Year | Climb | Grade | Style | Date |
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| 1958 | Shibboleth | E2 | Alternate Leads | 15th Jun 1958 |
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First ascent. With A. Frazer.
During the first ascent Robin's partner, one A. Frazer, fell on pitch 5 and broke his leg. Frazer was secured to the belay and Robin went to fetch help. [1] References[1] Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal Number 150 - Vol 26 - May 1959 |
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| 1959 | Yo-Yo | E1 | Alternate Leads | May 1959 |
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First ascent. With D. Hughes.
References[1] Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal Number 151 - Vol 27 - May 1960 |
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| The Bat | E2 | Alternate Leads | Sep 1959 | |
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First ascent. With Dougal Haston.
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| 1960 | Gob | HVS | Alternate Leads | Apr 1960 |
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First ascent. With Dougal Haston.
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| 1961 | The Clean Sweep | VS | Alternate Leads | Sep 1961 |
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First ascent.
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| 1962 | The Needle | E1 | Alternate Leads | 8th Jun 1962 |
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First ascent. With Davie Agnew.
References[1] Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal Number 154 - Vol 27 - May 1963 |
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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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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shibboleth | E2 | Alternate Leads | 15th Jun 1958 | |
|
First ascent. With A. Frazer.
During the first ascent Robin's partner, one A. Frazer, fell on pitch 5 and broke his leg. Frazer was secured to the belay and Robin went to fetch help. [1] References[1] Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal Number 150 - Vol 26 - May 1959 |
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| The Bat | E2 | Alternate Leads | Sep 1959 | |
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First ascent. With Dougal Haston.
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| Yo-Yo | E1 | Alternate Leads | May 1959 | |
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First ascent. With D. Hughes.
References[1] Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal Number 151 - Vol 27 - May 1960 |
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| The Needle | E1 | Alternate Leads | 8th Jun 1962 | VS |
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First ascent. With Davie Agnew.
References[1] Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal Number 154 - Vol 27 - May 1963 |
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| Gob | HVS | Alternate Leads | Apr 1960 | |
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First ascent. With Dougal Haston.
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| The Clean Sweep | VS | Alternate Leads | Sep 1961 | |
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First ascent.
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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