Kim Schmitz


Quick Info

From: USA 🇺🇸
Date of birth: 26th June 1946
Age: 70 years old
Date of death: 19th September 2016
Gender: Male

Yosemite big wall pioneer, Himalayan mountaineer and guide.

References

[1] https://adventuresportsjournal.com/kim-schmitz-yosemite-climbing-legend/

Contributors
29 contributions since 28th October 2025.

Quick Info

From: USA 🇺🇸
Date of birth: 26th June 1946
Date of death: 19th September 2016
Age: 70 years old
Gender: Male

Yosemite big wall pioneer, Himalayan mountaineer and guide.

References

[1] https://adventuresportsjournal.com/kim-schmitz-yosemite-climbing-legend/

Contributors
29 contributions since 28th 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
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
The Nose A2 Lead | worked 1967
With Jim Madsen.

3 day ascent, the fastest known time.

Triple Direct A2 Lead | worked 1969
First ascent. With Jim Bridwell.