Henry Barber

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Also known as: Hot Henry

Quick Info

From: USA 🇺🇸
Gender: Male
Hardest Trad (Worked): E5
Hardest Trad (Onsight): E2
Notable Partnerships
Frank Cannings

References

[1] https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mRDxd0iy2989qL5xCNMuh?

[2] Interview with Mark Synnott, 2008 https://www.climbing.com/culture/henry-barber-interview

[3] Interview with Ken Wilson, Mountain 35 (1974), page 34 /library/11054/mountain-35

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65 contributions since 3rd July 2021.

Quick Info

From: USA 🇺🇸
Gender: Male
Hardest Trad (Worked): E5
Hardest Trad (Onsight): E2
Notable Partnerships
Frank Cannings

References

[1] https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mRDxd0iy2989qL5xCNMuh?

[2] Interview with Mark Synnott, 2008 https://www.climbing.com/culture/henry-barber-interview

[3] Interview with Ken Wilson, Mountain 35 (1974), page 34 /library/11054/mountain-35

Contributors
65 contributions since 3rd July 2021.

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Ascents

9 recorded ascents.

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Liberator E5 Alternate Leads | worked

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAm10A3QFBo
New Dimensions E4 Alternate Leads 1972
Second ascent.

...when Bridwell and I did the second ascent of New Dimensions two years ago, I suggested using nuts instead of the ten pegs he had with him. But he wouldn't agree. After I'd led the first pitch, using two or three nuts for protection, he followed me and left them in! But times are changing: this year he doesn't even carry a hammer and questions people who do! [1]

References

[1] Mountain 35 (1974), page 35 /library/11054/mountain-35
Foops E4 Lead Jan 1973

References

[1] Mountain 35 (1974), page 39 /library/11054/mountain-35
Butterballs E4 Lead May 1973
First ascent.
Déjà Vu E4 Alternate Leads May 1974
First ascent. With Frank Cannings.
The Naked Edge E4 Alternate Leads Before 1st Jan 1975

References

[1] Mountain 35 (1974), page 39 /library/11054/mountain-35
Steck - Salathé E2 Solo | onsight 1973

References

[1] Mountain 35 (1974), page 34, 38 /library/11054/mountain-35
Vector E2 Alternate Leads Before 1st Jan 1974

Henry used nuts to protect the entire route, eschewing the pegs that were in place. [1]

References

[1] Mountain 35 (1974), page 34 /library/11054/mountain-35
Quietus E2 Lead Before 1st Jan 1975
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