Walter Parry Haskett Smith

Also known as: The Father of Rock Climbing

Quick Info

Nationality: GB
Date of birth: 28th August 1859
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.

Contributors: remus

Quick Info

Nationality: GB
Date of birth: 28th August 1859
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.

Contributors: remus

Ascents

1 recorded ascents.

Year Climb Grade Style Ascent Date
1886 The Wasdale Crack HS Solo | onsight Jun 1886
First ascent.

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

Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
The Wasdale Crack HS Solo | onsight Jun 1886
First ascent.

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

Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade