Joe Tasker was known for his bold and lightweight ascents, particularly in the Himalayas. He died while attempting the North-East Ridge of Mount Everest in May 1982.
Joe is also known for his contribution to the mountaineering literature. After his death the Boardman Tasker Prize was established.
References
[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdq2Kh1jJ2Z/
[2] http://www.boardmantasker.com/pete-and-joe
[3] https://www.bbc.co.uk/tees/voices/tasker/
[4] https://www.mountain-heritage.org/blog/how-they-got-there-joe-tasker
[5] https://www.mntnfilm.com/en/filmography/joe-tasker |