Walter Parry Haskett Smith

Also known as: The Father of Rock Climbing

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From: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Date of birth: 28th August 1859
Age: 86 years old
Date of death: 11th March 1946
Hardest Trad (Onsight): HS

Often referred to as the Father of Rock Climbing, he was one of the earliest climbers to pursue rock climbing for it's own sake.

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3 contributions since 24th May 2021.

Quick Info

From: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Date of birth: 28th August 1859
Date of death: 11th March 1946
Age: 86 years old
Hardest Trad (Onsight): HS

Often referred to as the Father of Rock Climbing, he was one of the earliest climbers to pursue rock climbing for it's own sake.

Contributors
3 contributions since 24th May 2021.

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Ascents

1 recorded ascents.

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The Wasdale Crack HS Solo | onsight Jun 1886
First ascent.

An historic ascent, typically considered amongst the first modern rock climbs.

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