| From: | USA 🇺🇸 |
| Date of birth: | 29th July 1944 |
| Age: | 73 years old |
| Date of death: | 16th February 2018 |
| Gender: | Male |
| Hardest Trad (Worked): | E4 |
[2] https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/13201214821/Jim-Bridwell-1944-2018
4 recorded ascents.
| Year | Climb | Grade | Style | Date |
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| 1975 | Free Blast | E4 | Alternate Leads | worked | 1975 |
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First ascent.
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| The Nose | 8b+ | Aid | worked | 1975 | |
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With John Long and Billy Westbay. 17hrs 45mins.
The first ascent of the Nose in a day. A significant improvement on the multi-day ascents that had previously been required. Some gear was pre-placed on the first few pitches to help them climb faster in the dark. [1] References[1] https://www.climbing.com/people/cleaning-up-climbing-history/ |
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| 1976 | ||||
| 1977 | ||||
| 1978 | Sea of Dreams | A4+ | Aid | onsight | May 1978 |
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First ascent. With Dale Bard and Dave Diegelman.
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| 1979 | ||||
| 1980 | ||||
| 1981 | Zenyatta Mondatta | A3 | Aid | 1981 |
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First ascent.
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nose | 8b+ | Aid | worked | 1975 | |
|
With John Long and Billy Westbay. 17hrs 45mins.
The first ascent of the Nose in a day. A significant improvement on the multi-day ascents that had previously been required. Some gear was pre-placed on the first few pitches to help them climb faster in the dark. [1] References[1] https://www.climbing.com/people/cleaning-up-climbing-history/ |
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Blast | E4 | Alternate Leads | worked | 1975 | |
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First ascent.
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea of Dreams | A4+ | Aid | onsight | May 1978 | |
|
First ascent. With Dale Bard and Dave Diegelman.
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| Zenyatta Mondatta | A3 | Aid | 1981 | |
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First ascent.
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