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
Gender: Male
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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7 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
Gender: Male
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
7 contributions since 24th May 2021.

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

References

[1] Mountain Issue 108, page 18 /library/11130/mountain-108

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