Royal Robbins
Royal Robbins (February 3, 1935[1] – March 14, 2017) was one of the pioneers of American rock climbing.
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 Royal Robbins in the early 1960s. | |
| Born | February 3, 1935 |
| Died | March 14, 2017 (aged 82) Modesto, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | rock climber, author, CEO |
| Known for | Big wall climbing, clean climbing |
| Spouse(s) | Liz Robbins |
After learning to climb at Tahquitz he went on to make first ascents of many big wall routes in Yosemite. As an early proponent of boltless, pitonless clean climbing, he, along with Yvon Chouinard, was instrumental in changing the climbing culture of the late 1960s and early 1970s by encouraging the use and preservation of the natural features of the rock.
He went on to become a well-known kayaker.
Robbins died on March 14, 2017 in Modesto, California from a long-illness, aged 82.
Royal Robbins Media
Royal Robbins in the 1990s
Royal Robbins leading the third pitch of the Salathé Wall on El Capitan in Yosemite Valley.
Royal Robbins on first ascent of Salathé Wall, El Capitan.
Frost, Robbins, Pratt and Chouinard at the completion of the first ascent of the North America Wall on El Capitan.
References
- ↑ Robbins, Royal (2009), To Be Brave (My Life, Volume One), Ojai, CA, USA: Pink Moment Press. ISBN 978-0-9825000-1-9.
Other websites
- Royal Robbins website apparel company site
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