Royal Robbins
American rock climber (1935-2017)
Royal Robbins (February 3, 1935[1] – March 14, 2017) was one of the pioneers of American rock climbing.
Royal Robbins | |
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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(s) | rock climber, author, CEO |
| Known for | Big wall climbing, clean climbing |
| Spouse | 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.
References change
- ↑ Robbins, Royal (2009), To Be Brave (My Life, Volume One), Ojai, CA, USA: Pink Moment Press. ISBN 978-0-9825000-1-9.
Other websites change
- Royal Robbins website apparel company site
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