Jim Bridwell

Also known as: The Bird

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From: USA 🇺🇸
Date of birth: 29th July 1944
Age: 73 years old
Date of death: 16th February 2018
Gender: Male
Hardest Trad (Worked): E4

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Quick Info

From: USA 🇺🇸
Date of birth: 29th July 1944
Date of death: 16th February 2018
Age: 73 years old
Gender: Male
Hardest Trad (Worked): E4

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Ascents

6 recorded ascents.

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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/

Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
New Dimensions E4 Alternate Leads May 1970
First ascent. With Mark Klemens. With some points of aid.
New Dimensions E4 Alternate Leads | worked 1972
Second ascent.
Free Blast E4 Alternate Leads | worked 1975
First ascent.
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Sea of Dreams A4+ Aid | onsight May 1978
First ascent. With Dale Bard and Dave Diegelman.
Zenyatta Mondatta A3 Aid 1981
First ascent.