Vitaly Abalakov

Also known as Vitalij Abalakov.

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From Russia 🇷🇺
Date of birth 13th Jan 1906
Date of death 26th May 1986
Age 80 years old
Gender Male
Family
Yevgeniy Abalakov (sibling)
Groups
American Alpine Club Honorary Member

Russian mountaineer and climbing equipment innovator. His cam, somewhat similar to a tricam, was probably the first such device developed for climbing.

References

[1] https://therockymountaingoat.com/2016/02/the-abalakov-thread-early-mountaineering-and-historic-climbs/

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11 contributions since 6th October 2025.
2 contributions since 4th October 2026.

Quick Info

From Russia 🇷🇺
Date of birth 13th Jan 1906
Date of death 26th May 1986
Age 80 years old
Gender Male
Family
Yevgeniy Abalakov (sibling)
Groups
American Alpine Club Honorary Member

Russian mountaineer and climbing equipment innovator. His cam, somewhat similar to a tricam, was probably the first such device developed for climbing.

References

[1] https://therockymountaingoat.com/2016/02/the-abalakov-thread-early-mountaineering-and-historic-climbs/

Contributors
11 contributions since 6th October 2025.
2 contributions since 4th October 2026.

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