Robin Smith

Also known as: Eb

Quick Info

From: United Kingdom đŸ‡¬đŸ‡§
Date of birth: 30th August 1938
Age: 23 years old
Date of death: 24th July 1962
Notable Partnerships
Jimmy Marshall
Jimmy Cruickshank
Wilfrid Noyce

References

[1] Jimmy Cruickshank. High Endeavours: The Life and Legend of Robin Smith. United Kingdom: Canongate Books, 2006.

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18 contributions since 29th June 2024.

Quick Info

From: United Kingdom đŸ‡¬đŸ‡§
Date of birth: 30th August 1938
Date of death: 24th July 1962
Age: 23 years old
Notable Partnerships
Jimmy Marshall
Jimmy Cruickshank
Wilfrid Noyce

References

[1] Jimmy Cruickshank. High Endeavours: The Life and Legend of Robin Smith. United Kingdom: Canongate Books, 2006.

Contributors
18 contributions since 29th June 2024.

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Ascents

6 recorded ascents.

Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
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

The Bat E2 Alternate Leads Sep 1959
First ascent. With Dougal Haston.
Yo-Yo E1 Alternate Leads May 1959
The Needle E1 Alternate Leads 8th Jun 1962 VS
Gob HVS Alternate Leads Apr 1960
First ascent. With Dougal Haston.
The Clean Sweep VS Alternate Leads Sep 1961
First ascent.
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade