Climbers

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

Inventor of the MOAC, one of the first commercially available pieces of passive protection.

References

[1] https://www.outdoorgearcoach.co.uk/obituary-john-brailsford-blacksmith-teacher-innovator-bike-rider-ifmg-mountain-guide/

References

[1] https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2024/12/03/john-cleare-mountain-photographer-bbc-matterhorn/

[2] https://www.markhorrell.com/blog/2024/the-life-of-john-cleare-the-great-mountain-photographer-as-told-in-comments/

[3] https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/off_belay/john_cleare-775534

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/john_cullen_creagh_dhu_climber-9547

References

[1] Appearance on Desert Isalnd Discs, 16 February 1959 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p009y7x7