SettingsBritish mountain climbers
A. W. Andrews
Arthur Westlake Andrews (1868 – 1959) was a British geographer, poet, rock-climber, and mountaineer.
Arthur Westlake Andrews (1868 – 1959) was a British geographer, poet, rock-climber, and mountaineer.
Andrew Kirkpatrick (climber)
Andrew Kirkpatrick, usually known as Andy Kirkpatrick, is a British mountaineer, author, motivational speaker and monologist.
Andrew Kirkpatrick, usually known as Andy Kirkpatrick, is a British mountaineer, author, motivational speaker and monologist.
Bronco Lane
Major Michael Patrick 'Bronco' Lane BEM, MM (born 1945) is a former British Army officer and author, known for his climbing expeditions which led to his summiting Mount Everest in 1976.
Major Michael Patrick 'Bronco' Lane BEM, MM (born 1945) is a former British Army officer and author, known for his climbing expeditions which led to his summiting Mount Everest in 1976.
C. R. Cooke
Lieutenant-Colonel Conrad Reginald Cooke, OBE (31 August 1901 – 27 December 1996) was an English early Himalayan mountaineer.
Lieutenant-Colonel Conrad Reginald Cooke, OBE (31 August 1901 – 27 December 1996) was an English early Himalayan mountaineer.
Cameron McNeish
Cameron McNeish is a wilderness hiker, backpacker and mountain walker who is an authority on outdoor pursuits.
Cameron McNeish is a wilderness hiker, backpacker and mountain walker who is an authority on outdoor pursuits.
Catrin Thomas
Catrin Thomas from Caernarfon, Wales, is a British ski mountaineer and mountain climber.
Catrin Thomas from Caernarfon, Wales, is a British ski mountaineer and mountain climber.
Charles Corfield
Charles "Nick" Corfield is a mathematician, computer programmer, and founder of several startup companies in Silicon Valley, most notably Frame Technology Corp. in 1986, which was acquired by Ad...
Charles "Nick" Corfield is a mathematician, computer programmer, and founder of several startup companies in Silicon Valley, most notably Frame Technology Corp. in 1986, which was acquired by Ad...
Charles Evans (mountaineer)
Sir Robert Charles Evans M.D., DSc, (19 October 1918 – 5 December 1995), was a British mountaineer, surgeon, and educator.
Sir Robert Charles Evans M.D., DSc, (19 October 1918 – 5 December 1995), was a British mountaineer, surgeon, and educator.
Charles Granville Bruce
Brigadier-General Charles Granville Bruce, CB, MVO (7 April 1866 at London – 12 July 1939 at London) was a Himalayan veteran and leader of the second and third British expeditions to Mount Evere...
Brigadier-General Charles Granville Bruce, CB, MVO (7 April 1866 at London – 12 July 1939 at London) was a Himalayan veteran and leader of the second and third British expeditions to Mount Evere...
Charles Hudson (climber)
Charles Hudson (4 October 1828 – 14 July 1865) was an Anglican chaplain and mountain climber from Skillington, Lincolnshire, England.
Charles Hudson (4 October 1828 – 14 July 1865) was an Anglican chaplain and mountain climber from Skillington, Lincolnshire, England.
Chris Townsend
Chris Townsend is a passionate hillwalker and author of 15 books.
Chris Townsend is a passionate hillwalker and author of 15 books.
Clinton Thomas Dent
Clinton Thomas Dent FRCS (7 December 1850 – 26 August 1912) was an English surgeon, author and mountaineer.
Clinton Thomas Dent FRCS (7 December 1850 – 26 August 1912) was an English surgeon, author and mountaineer.
Dennis Davis (climber)
Dennis Davis is a British mountaineer, who along with Sherpa Tashi completed the first ascent of Nuptse on 16 May 1961.
Dennis Davis is a British mountaineer, who along with Sherpa Tashi completed the first ascent of Nuptse on 16 May 1961.
Diahanne Gilbert
Diahanne "Di" Gilbert from Grantown-on-Spey is a British ski mountaineer, mountain climber and mountain guide.
Diahanne "Di" Gilbert from Grantown-on-Spey is a British ski mountaineer, mountain climber and mountain guide.
Dorothy Jordan Lloyd
Dorothy Jordan Lloyd (1 May 1889 - 21 November 1946 ) was an early protein scientist who studied the interactions of water with proteins, particularly gelatin.
Dorothy Jordan Lloyd (1 May 1889 - 21 November 1946 ) was an early protein scientist who studied the interactions of water with proteins, particularly gelatin.
Edward Felix Norton
Edward Felix Norton DSO MC (21 February 1884 – 3 November 1954) was a British army officer and mountaineer.
Edward Felix Norton DSO MC (21 February 1884 – 3 November 1954) was a British army officer and mountaineer.
Edward Whymper
Edward Whymper (27 April 1840 – 16 September 1911), was an English illustrator, climber and explorer best known for the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865.
Edward Whymper (27 April 1840 – 16 September 1911), was an English illustrator, climber and explorer best known for the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865.
Emily Quihampton
Emily Quihampton (19 July 1834 – 29 March 1909) was a 19th century outdoor enthusiast who was the first woman to climb Mont Blanc and Monte Rosa in the same week.
Emily Quihampton (19 July 1834 – 29 March 1909) was a 19th century outdoor enthusiast who was the first woman to climb Mont Blanc and Monte Rosa in the same week.
Frank Smythe
Francis Sydney Smythe, also known as Frank Smythe (6 July 1900 - 27 June 1949) was a British mountaineer, author, photographer and botanist in the early years of high altitude mountaineering.
Francis Sydney Smythe, also known as Frank Smythe (6 July 1900 - 27 June 1949) was a British mountaineer, author, photographer and botanist in the early years of high altitude mountaineering.
Hamish Brown
Hamish Brown M.B.E. is a professional writer, lecturer and photographer specialising in mountain and outdoor topics.
Hamish Brown M.B.E. is a professional writer, lecturer and photographer specialising in mountain and outdoor topics.
Herman Bicknell
Herman Bicknell (2 April 1830 – 14 March 1875) was an FRAS, British surgeon, orientalist, and linguist, son of Elhanan Bicknell.
Herman Bicknell (2 April 1830 – 14 March 1875) was an FRAS, British surgeon, orientalist, and linguist, son of Elhanan Bicknell.
Howard Somervell
Theodore Howard Somervell OBE, FRCS was a British surgeon, mountaineer, painter and missionary who was a member of two expeditions to Mount Everest in the 1920s, and then spent nearly 40 years w...
Theodore Howard Somervell OBE, FRCS was a British surgeon, mountaineer, painter and missionary who was a member of two expeditions to Mount Everest in the 1920s, and then spent nearly 40 years w...
Ian Woodall
Ian Woodall (born August 17, 1956) is a British mountain climber who has climbed Mount Everest several times.
Ian Woodall (born August 17, 1956) is a British mountain climber who has climbed Mount Everest several times.
Isabella Charlet-Straton
Mary Isabella Charlet-Straton (1838–1918) was a British female mountain climber.
Mary Isabella Charlet-Straton (1838–1918) was a British female mountain climber.
Jeremy Gane
Jeremy Gane, is the managing director of Gane and Marshall International Ltd, a fully licensed tour operator specialising in East Africa mountain climbs.
Jeremy Gane, is the managing director of Gane and Marshall International Ltd, a fully licensed tour operator specialising in East Africa mountain climbs.
Jocelyn Devas
Jocelyn Devas (died 1886) was the founder of the Devas Club in 1884, a charitable club for young working men in Battersea, south London, England, originally in a room over a coffee shop in Stewa...
Jocelyn Devas (died 1886) was the founder of the Devas Club in 1884, a charitable club for young working men in Battersea, south London, England, originally in a room over a coffee shop in Stewa...
John Baptist Lucius Noel
John Baptist Lucius Noel (26 February 1890 – 12 March 1989) was a mountaineer and filmmaker best known for his film of the 1924 Mount Everest expedition.
John Baptist Lucius Noel (26 February 1890 – 12 March 1989) was a mountaineer and filmmaker best known for his film of the 1924 Mount Everest expedition.
Leanne Callaghan
Leanne Callaghan (born January 1, 1972) is a British ski mountaineer and mountain climber.
Leanne Callaghan (born January 1, 1972) is a British ski mountaineer and mountain climber.
Lord Francis Douglas
Lord Francis William Bouverie Douglas (8 February 1847 – 14 July 1865) was a British mountaineer.
Lord Francis William Bouverie Douglas (8 February 1847 – 14 July 1865) was a British mountaineer.
Mike Banks (mountaineer)
Mike Banks (born 1922) is a British climber and mountaineer.
Mike Banks (born 1922) is a British climber and mountaineer.
Nea Morin
Nea Morin (21 May 1905 - 12 July 1986) was a British rock climber and mountain climber.
Nea Morin (21 May 1905 - 12 July 1986) was a British rock climber and mountain climber.
Norman Croucher
Norman Croucher is a mountain climber who, despite being a double amputee with two prosthetic legs below the knee, set out to climb Cho Oyu, one of the world's 14 mountains which exceed 8,000 metres.
Norman Croucher is a mountain climber who, despite being a double amputee with two prosthetic legs below the knee, set out to climb Cho Oyu, one of the world's 14 mountains which exceed 8,000 metres.
Paul Rose (TV presenter)
Paul Rose is a BBC TV presenter - credits include Scrapheap Challenge, Take One Museum, Meltdown, Voyages of Discovery, Oceans, Britain's Secret Seas, and live appearance...
Paul Rose is a BBC TV presenter - credits include Scrapheap Challenge, Take One Museum, Meltdown, Voyages of Discovery, Oceans, Britain's Secret Seas, and live appearance...
Rebecca Stephens (climber)
Rebecca Stephens MBE (born 3 October 1961) is a British journalist, mountaineer, and television presenter.
Rebecca Stephens MBE (born 3 October 1961) is a British journalist, mountaineer, and television presenter.
Rebecca Stevens (mountaineer)
Rebecca Stevens was the first British woman to climb Everest, reaching the summit on the 17th of May 1993 Working as a journalist in London,she first visited Everest in 1989 to report on an expe...
Rebecca Stevens was the first British woman to climb Everest, reaching the summit on the 17th of May 1993 Working as a journalist in London,she first visited Everest in 1989 to report on an expe...
Rennie Montague Bere
Rennie Montague Bere CMG was a British mountaineer, naturalist and nature conservationist.
Rennie Montague Bere CMG was a British mountaineer, naturalist and nature conservationist.
Robin Smith (climber)
Robin Smith (30 August 1938 – July 1962) was a British climber of the 1950s and early 1960s.
Robin Smith (30 August 1938 – July 1962) was a British climber of the 1950s and early 1960s.
Stephen Venables
Stephen Venables (born 2 May 1954) is a British mountaineer and writer, and is a past president of the South Georgia Association and of the Alpine Club.
Stephen Venables (born 2 May 1954) is a British mountaineer and writer, and is a past president of the South Georgia Association and of the Alpine Club.
Trevor Braham
Trevor Braham, is a prominent figure in Himalayan exploration and mountaineering.
Trevor Braham, is a prominent figure in Himalayan exploration and mountaineering.
Una Cameron
Una Cameron (6 May 1904 - 15 October 1987) was a Scottish mountain climber known for her ascents in the Alps, Caucasus and Africa.
Una Cameron (6 May 1904 - 15 October 1987) was a Scottish mountain climber known for her ascents in the Alps, Caucasus and Africa.
William Woodman Graham
William Woodman Graham ( – ) was a British mountaineer who led the first pure mountaineering expedition to the Himalayas and may have set a world altitude record on Kabru.
William Woodman Graham ( – ) was a British mountaineer who led the first pure mountaineering expedition to the Himalayas and may have set a world altitude record on Kabru.