Pete Cleveland


Quick Info

From: USA 🇺🇸
Gender: Male

Needles (SD) and Devil's Lake (WI) activist who made several cutting-edge ascents in the 1960s and 1970s. His focus on climbing in less popular areas means his activities have received less attention than they perhaps deserve.

References

[1] https://www.sdpb.org/rural-life-and-history/the-down-to-earth-rock-god

[2] https://www.mountainproject.com/forum/topic/201833847/pete-cleveland

Contributors
32 contributions since 8th October 2025.
4 contributions since 8th October 2025.

Quick Info

From: USA 🇺🇸
Gender: Male

Needles (SD) and Devil's Lake (WI) activist who made several cutting-edge ascents in the 1960s and 1970s. His focus on climbing in less popular areas means his activities have received less attention than they perhaps deserve.

References

[1] https://www.sdpb.org/rural-life-and-history/the-down-to-earth-rock-god

[2] https://www.mountainproject.com/forum/topic/201833847/pete-cleveland

Contributors
32 contributions since 8th October 2025.
4 contributions since 8th October 2025.

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Ascents

2 recorded ascents.

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Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Pete Cleveland Route E5 Solo | ground up 8th Aug 1967
Son of Great Chimney E4 (approx) Lead | onsight 1968
First ascent.

Placing pitons on lead

References

[1] https://www.mountainproject.com/route/105847806/son-of-great-chimney

Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade