Liz Robbins

Also known as: Elizabeth Burkner and Elizabeth Burkner Robbins

Quick Info

From: USA 🇺🇸
Gender: Female
Notable Partnerships
Royal Robbins

Yosemite climber of the 60s and early 70s. Participated in first and early ascents of big walls in Yosemite. Co-founder of Royal Robbins LLC, outdoor clothing company.

References

[1] [https://www.royalrobbins.com/us/en-us/adventure/about-us/heritage/(https://www.royalrobbins.com/us/en-us/adventure/about-us/heritage/)

[2] Robins, Liz. (2022). First Ascent. in: Valley of Giants ed. DeLaunay Miller, Lauren. United States: Mountaineers Books.

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34 contributions since 9th October 2025.

Quick Info

From: USA 🇺🇸
Gender: Female
Notable Partnerships
Royal Robbins

Yosemite climber of the 60s and early 70s. Participated in first and early ascents of big walls in Yosemite. Co-founder of Royal Robbins LLC, outdoor clothing company.

References

[1] [https://www.royalrobbins.com/us/en-us/adventure/about-us/heritage/(https://www.royalrobbins.com/us/en-us/adventure/about-us/heritage/)

[2] Robins, Liz. (2022). First Ascent. in: Valley of Giants ed. DeLaunay Miller, Lauren. United States: Mountaineers Books.

Contributors
34 contributions since 9th 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
Regular Northwest Face HVS Alternate Leads 1967
With Royal Robbins.

First female ascent of a Grade VI route in North America.

References

[1] https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12200511300

Nutcracker Suite HVS Second 1967
First ascent.
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade