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From: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Date of birth: 31st August 1933
Age: 73 years old
Date of death: 23rd April 2007
Gender: Male

Author of one of the first guides to limestone climbing in the south west of England.

He later went on to found HB equipment, which made a variety of kit for climbing.

References

[1] Wells, Colin. Who's who in British Climbing: Bite-sized Biographies of Dead Climbers - and Some that are Still Alive. United Kingdom: Climbing Company, 2008. Page 23.

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29 contributions since 8th May 2021.
12 contributions since 2nd October 2025.

Quick Info

From: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Date of birth: 31st August 1933
Date of death: 23rd April 2007
Age: 73 years old
Gender: Male

Author of one of the first guides to limestone climbing in the south west of England.

He later went on to found HB equipment, which made a variety of kit for climbing.

References

[1] Wells, Colin. Who's who in British Climbing: Bite-sized Biographies of Dead Climbers - and Some that are Still Alive. United Kingdom: Climbing Company, 2008. Page 23.

Contributors
29 contributions since 8th May 2021.
12 contributions since 2nd October 2025.

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Ascents

5 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
Insanity E2 Lead 1958
First ascent.
The Overhanging Arete E2 Lead 15th Jun 1958
First ascent. 1 point of aid.
The Troach E2 Lead | worked 4th Oct 1959
First ascent. 1 point of aid.
Central Buttress E1 Lead 1952
First ascent.
Sceptre VS Lead 1950s
First ascent.

References

[1] Mountain 6 (1969), page 7

Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade