SettingsEnglish mountain climbers
Alan Blackshaw
Alan Blackshaw OBE (7 April 1933 – 4 August 2011) was an English mountaineer, skier and civil servant who was President of the Alpine Club from 2001 to 2004 and President of the Ski Club of Grea...
Alan Blackshaw OBE (7 April 1933 – 4 August 2011) was an English mountaineer, skier and civil servant who was President of the Alpine Club from 2001 to 2004 and President of the Ski Club of Grea...
Alan Hinkes
Alan Hinkes OBE (born April 26, 1954) is an English mountaineer from Northallerton in North Yorkshire.
Alan Hinkes OBE (born April 26, 1954) is an English mountaineer from Northallerton in North Yorkshire.
Alan Rouse
Alan Paul Rouse (December 19, 1951 - August 10, 1986) was the first British climber to reach the summit of the second highest mountain in the world, K2, but died on the descent.
Alan Paul Rouse (December 19, 1951 - August 10, 1986) was the first British climber to reach the summit of the second highest mountain in the world, K2, but died on the descent.
Albert F. Mummery
Albert Frederick Mummery (10 September 1855, Dover, Kent, England – 24 August 1895, Nanga Parbat), was an English mountaineer and author.
Albert Frederick Mummery (10 September 1855, Dover, Kent, England – 24 August 1895, Nanga Parbat), was an English mountaineer and author.
Aleister Crowley
Aleister Crowley, born Edward Alexander Crowley, and also known as both Frater Perdurabo and The Great Beast, was an influential English occultist, mystic, ceremonial magician,...
Aleister Crowley, born Edward Alexander Crowley, and also known as both Frater Perdurabo and The Great Beast, was an influential English occultist, mystic, ceremonial magician,...
Alfred Gregory
Alfred Gregory (12 February 1913 – 9 February 2010), FBIPP, Hon.
Alfred Gregory (12 February 1913 – 9 February 2010), FBIPP, Hon.
Alfred Kempe
Sir Alfred Bray Kempe D.C.L. F.R.S. (6 July 1849, Kensington, London – 21 April 1922, London) was a mathematician best known for his work on linkages and the four color theorem.
Sir Alfred Bray Kempe D.C.L. F.R.S. (6 July 1849, Kensington, London – 21 April 1922, London) was a mathematician best known for his work on linkages and the four color theorem.
Alison Hargreaves
Alison Jane Hargreaves (February 17, 1963 – August 13, 1995) was an English mountain climber from Derbyshire.
Alison Jane Hargreaves (February 17, 1963 – August 13, 1995) was an English mountain climber from Derbyshire.
Andrew Irvine (mountaineer)
Andrew "Sandy" Comyn Irvine (8 April 1902 – 8 June 1924) was an English mountaineer who took part in 1924 British Everest Expedition, the third British expedition to the world's highest (8,848 m...
Andrew "Sandy" Comyn Irvine (8 April 1902 – 8 June 1924) was an English mountaineer who took part in 1924 British Everest Expedition, the third British expedition to the world's highest (8,848 m...
Andy Fanshawe
Andy Fanshawe (born 1963 in Cheshire, died Lochnagar 1992) was a British mountaineer.
Andy Fanshawe (born 1963 in Cheshire, died Lochnagar 1992) was a British mountaineer.
Annabelle Bond
Annabelle Bond (born 1969), is an international adventurer and activist, who came to prominence after climbing the summit of Mount Everest on 15 May 2004, making her the fourth British woman to ...
Annabelle Bond (born 1969), is an international adventurer and activist, who came to prominence after climbing the summit of Mount Everest on 15 May 2004, making her the fourth British woman to ...
Arnold Lunn
Sir Arnold Henry Moore Lunn (18 April 1888 – 2 June 1974) was a famous skier, mountaineer and writer.
Sir Arnold Henry Moore Lunn (18 April 1888 – 2 June 1974) was a famous skier, mountaineer and writer.
Arthur Cecil Pigou
Arthur Cecil Pigou was an English economist.
Arthur Cecil Pigou was an English economist.
Bentley Beetham
Bentley Beetham (1 May 1886 – 5 April 1963) was an English mountaineer, ornithologist and photographer, and a member of the 1924 British Mount Everest Expedition.
Bentley Beetham (1 May 1886 – 5 April 1963) was an English mountaineer, ornithologist and photographer, and a member of the 1924 British Mount Everest Expedition.
Bill Tilman
Major Harold William "Bill" Tilman, CBE, DSO, MC and Bar (14 February 1898–1977) was an English mountaineer and explorer, renowned for his Himalayan climbs and sailing voyages.
Major Harold William "Bill" Tilman, CBE, DSO, MC and Bar (14 February 1898–1977) was an English mountaineer and explorer, renowned for his Himalayan climbs and sailing voyages.
Bonita Norris
Bonita Norris from Wokingham, Berkshire, England is the youngest British woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest at the age of 22.
Bonita Norris from Wokingham, Berkshire, England is the youngest British woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest at the age of 22.
Brian Blessed
Brian Blessed is an English actor, known for his sonorous voice and "hearty, king-sized portrayals".
Brian Blessed is an English actor, known for his sonorous voice and "hearty, king-sized portrayals".
Charles Francis Meade
Charles Francis Meade (born 25 February 1881 - died 1975) was an English mountaineer and author.
Charles Francis Meade (born 25 February 1881 - died 1975) was an English mountaineer and author.
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 Howard-Bury
Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Kenneth Howard-Bury DSO, DL, JP was a British soldier, explorer, botanist and Conservative politician.
Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Kenneth Howard-Bury DSO, DL, JP was a British soldier, explorer, botanist and Conservative politician.
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.
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.
Colin Kirkus
Colin Kirkus (19 June 1910-13 September 1942), was one of the most influential climbers Britain has ever produced.
Colin Kirkus (19 June 1910-13 September 1942), was one of the most influential climbers Britain has ever produced.
Dan Byles
Daniel (Dan) Alan Byles FRGS MP (born 24 June 1974 in Hastings, East Sussex) is an English mountaineer, sailor, ocean rower, polar adventurer and Conservative Party politician.
Daniel (Dan) Alan Byles FRGS MP (born 24 June 1974 in Hastings, East Sussex) is an English mountaineer, sailor, ocean rower, polar adventurer and Conservative Party politician.
David Sharp (mountaineer)
David Sharp (15 February 1972 – 15 May 2006) was an English mountaineer and Cho Oyu summiteer who died near the summit of Mount Everest.
David Sharp (15 February 1972 – 15 May 2006) was an English mountaineer and Cho Oyu summiteer who died near the summit of Mount Everest.
Dennis Gray
Dennis Gray was born 1935 in Yorkshire and started climbing when he was 11, after seeing the great Arthur Dolphin in action at Cow and Calf rocks on Ilkley Moor.
Dennis Gray was born 1935 in Yorkshire and started climbing when he was 11, after seeing the great Arthur Dolphin in action at Cow and Calf rocks on Ilkley Moor.
Don Whillans
Don Whillans was an English rock climber and mountaineer.
Don Whillans was an English rock climber and mountaineer.
Dorothy Pilley Richards
Dorothy Pilley Richards (16 September 1894 in Camberwell, London – 24 September 1986 in Cambridge) was a prominent female mountaineer.
Dorothy Pilley Richards (16 September 1894 in Camberwell, London – 24 September 1986 in Cambridge) was a prominent female mountaineer.
Doug Scott
Douglas Keith Scott CBE, known as Doug Scott (born 29 May 1941), is an English mountaineer noted for the first ascent of the south-west face of Mount Everest on 24 September 1975.
Douglas Keith Scott CBE, known as Doug Scott (born 29 May 1941), is an English mountaineer noted for the first ascent of the south-west face of Mount Everest on 24 September 1975.
Douglas Freshfield
Douglas William Freshfield (April 27, 1845 – February 9, 1934) was a British lawyer, mountaineer and author, who edited the Alpine Journal from 1872 to 1880.
Douglas William Freshfield (April 27, 1845 – February 9, 1934) was a British lawyer, mountaineer and author, who edited the Alpine Journal from 1872 to 1880.
Douglas Robert Hadow
Douglas Robert Hadow (30 May 1846 – 14 July 1865) was an English novice mountaineer who died on the descent after the first ascent of the Matterhorn.
Douglas Robert Hadow (30 May 1846 – 14 July 1865) was an English novice mountaineer who died on the descent after the first ascent of the Matterhorn.
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 Lisle Strutt
Lt-Col. Edward Lisle Strutt CBE, DSO was an English soldier and mountaineer, and President of the Alpine Club from 1935–38.
Lt-Col. Edward Lisle Strutt CBE, DSO was an English soldier and mountaineer, and President of the Alpine Club from 1935–38.
Edward Shirley Kennedy
Edward Shirley Kennedy (usually known as E. S. Kennedy) (1817 – 1898) was an English mountaineer and author, and a founding member of the Alpine Club.
Edward Shirley Kennedy (usually known as E. S. Kennedy) (1817 – 1898) was an English mountaineer and author, and a founding member of the Alpine Club.
Edward Theodore Compton
Edward Theodore Compton, usually referred to as E. T. Compton, (July 29, 1849 – March 22, 1921) was an English-born, German artist, illustrator and mountain climber.
Edward Theodore Compton, usually referred to as E. T. Compton, (July 29, 1849 – March 22, 1921) was an English-born, German artist, illustrator and mountain climber.
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.
Elizabeth Hawkins-Whitshed
Elizabeth Hawkins-Whitshed was a British pioneer of mountaineering in a time when it was almost unheard of for a woman to climb mountains.
Elizabeth Hawkins-Whitshed was a British pioneer of mountaineering in a time when it was almost unheard of for a woman to climb mountains.
Eric Shipton
Eric Earle Shipton CBE (1 August 1907 - 28 March 1977) was a distinguished British Himalayan mountaineer.
Eric Earle Shipton CBE (1 August 1907 - 28 March 1977) was a distinguished British Himalayan mountaineer.
Florence Crauford Grove
Florence Crauford Grove (1838 – 1902) was an English mountaineer and author, sometimes known as F. Crauford Grove.
Florence Crauford Grove (1838 – 1902) was an English mountaineer and author, sometimes known as F. Crauford Grove.
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.
Freddie Spencer Chapman
Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Spencer Chapman, DSO & Bar, ED was a British Army officer and World War II veteran, most famous for his exploits behind enemy lines in Japanese occupied Malaya.
Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Spencer Chapman, DSO & Bar, ED was a British Army officer and World War II veteran, most famous for his exploits behind enemy lines in Japanese occupied Malaya.
Geoffrey Winthrop Young
Geoffrey Winthrop Young D.Litt. (1876 – 1958) was a British climber, poet and educator, and author of several notable books on mountaineering.
Geoffrey Winthrop Young D.Litt. (1876 – 1958) was a British climber, poet and educator, and author of several notable books on mountaineering.
George and Ashley Abraham
George and Ashley Abraham were brother climbers and photographers who lived in Keswick, Cumberland in the English Lake District.
George and Ashley Abraham were brother climbers and photographers who lived in Keswick, Cumberland in the English Lake District.
George Band
George Christopher Band OBE (2 February 1929 – 26 August 2011)) was an English mountaineer.
George Christopher Band OBE (2 February 1929 – 26 August 2011)) was an English mountaineer.
George Mallory
George Herbert Leigh Mallory (18 June 1886 – 8/9 June 1924) was an English mountaineer who took part in the first three British expeditions to Mount Everest in the early 1920s.
George Herbert Leigh Mallory (18 June 1886 – 8/9 June 1924) was an English mountaineer who took part in the first three British expeditions to Mount Everest in the early 1920s.
Gertrude Bell
Gertrude Margaret Lowthian Bell, CBE was an English writer, traveller, political officer, administrator, archaeologist and spy who explored, mapped, and became highly influential to British impe...
Gertrude Margaret Lowthian Bell, CBE was an English writer, traveller, political officer, administrator, archaeologist and spy who explored, mapped, and became highly influential to British impe...
Ginette Harrison
Ginette Harrison (28 February 1958-24 October 1999) was a professional climber of British origin.
Ginette Harrison (28 February 1958-24 October 1999) was a professional climber of British origin.
Gordon Noel Humphreys
Gordon Noel Humphreys (1883–1966) was a British born surveyor, pilot, botanist, explorer and doctor.
Gordon Noel Humphreys (1883–1966) was a British born surveyor, pilot, botanist, explorer and doctor.
Grace Eleanor Hadow
Grace Eleanor Hadow (born Cirencester, England 1875–1940) was an author, Principal of St Anne's College, Oxford University and vice-chairman of the Women's Institute (WI).
Grace Eleanor Hadow (born Cirencester, England 1875–1940) was an author, Principal of St Anne's College, Oxford University and vice-chairman of the Women's Institute (WI).
Horace Walker
Horace Walker (1838 – 1908) was an English mountaineer who made many notable first ascents, including Mount Elbrus and the Grandes Jorasses.
Horace Walker (1838 – 1908) was an English mountaineer who made many notable first ascents, including Mount Elbrus and the Grandes Jorasses.
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...
Hugh Ruttledge
Hugh Ruttledge (24 October 1884 – 7 November 1961) was an English civil servant and mountaineer who was the leader of two expeditions to Mount Everest in 1933 and 1936.
Hugh Ruttledge (24 October 1884 – 7 November 1961) was an English civil servant and mountaineer who was the leader of two expeditions to Mount Everest in 1933 and 1936.
Ian Clough
Ian Clough (1937-1970) was a British mountaineer who was killed on an expedition to climb the south face of the Himalayan massif Annapurna.
Ian Clough (1937-1970) was a British mountaineer who was killed on an expedition to climb the south face of the Himalayan massif Annapurna.
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.
J. O. M. Roberts
James Owen Merion Roberts was one of the greatest Himalayan mountaineer-explorers of the twentieth century, a highly decorated Army officer who achieved his greatest renown as "the father of tr...
James Owen Merion Roberts was one of the greatest Himalayan mountaineer-explorers of the twentieth century, a highly decorated Army officer who achieved his greatest renown as "the father of tr...
Jack Longland
Sir John Laurence "Jack" Longland was an educator, mountain climber, and broadcaster.
Sir John Laurence "Jack" Longland was an educator, mountain climber, and broadcaster.
James Eccles
James Eccles FGS (1838 – 6 June 1915) was an English mountaineer and geologist who is noted for making a number of first ascents in the Alps during the silver age of alpinism.
James Eccles FGS (1838 – 6 June 1915) was an English mountaineer and geologist who is noted for making a number of first ascents in the Alps during the silver age of alpinism.
James Outram (mountaineer)
Sir James Outram (13 October 1864 – 12 March 1925) was a British clergyman, who made many first ascents in the Canadian Rockies in the early 1900s.
Sir James Outram (13 October 1864 – 12 March 1925) was a British clergyman, who made many first ascents in the Canadian Rockies in the early 1900s.
Joe Brown (climber)
Joseph Brown, CBE is an English climber, born the seventh and last child of a family in the Manchester suburb of Ardwick.
Joseph Brown, CBE is an English climber, born the seventh and last child of a family in the Manchester suburb of Ardwick.
Joe Tasker
Joe Tasker (12 May 1948, Hull – 17 May 1982) was one of the most talented British climbers during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Joe Tasker (12 May 1948, Hull – 17 May 1982) was one of the most talented British climbers during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
John Angelo Jackson
John Angelo Jackson (March 21, 1921 – July 2, 2005) was an English mountaineer, explorer and educationalist.
John Angelo Jackson (March 21, 1921 – July 2, 2005) was an English mountaineer, explorer and educationalist.
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.
John Hunt, Baron Hunt
Brigadier Henry Cecil John Hunt, Baron Hunt KG, PC, CBE, DSO, (22 June 1910 – 8 November 1998) was a British army officer who is best known as the leader of the successful 1953 British Exp...
Brigadier Henry Cecil John Hunt, Baron Hunt KG, PC, CBE, DSO, (22 June 1910 – 8 November 1998) was a British army officer who is best known as the leader of the successful 1953 British Exp...
John Percy Farrar
Captain John Percy Farrar DSO, also known as Percy Farrar and as J. P. Farrar, was an English soldier and mountaineer.
Captain John Percy Farrar DSO, also known as Percy Farrar and as J. P. Farrar, was an English soldier and mountaineer.
John Sumner (climber)
John (Fritz) Sumner (b. Blackburn 13 March 1936, d. 2004) was the pre-eminent exploratory climber in his chosen domain of Mid Wales, climbing cutting-edge routes on the remote crags and cliff-fa...
John (Fritz) Sumner (b. Blackburn 13 March 1936, d. 2004) was the pre-eminent exploratory climber in his chosen domain of Mid Wales, climbing cutting-edge routes on the remote crags and cliff-fa...
Julie Tullis
Julie Tullis (15 March 1939 - 6 August/7 August 1986) was a British climber and film-maker who died on the descent of K2 during a storm along with four other climbers from several expeditions du...
Julie Tullis (15 March 1939 - 6 August/7 August 1986) was a British climber and film-maker who died on the descent of K2 during a storm along with four other climbers from several expeditions du...
Katharine Richardson
Katharine Richardson (24 April 1854 - 20 August 1927) was a British female mountain climber.
Katharine Richardson (24 April 1854 - 20 August 1927) was a British female mountain climber.
Kelvin Kent (mountaineer)
Kelvin Kent is a British adventurer, hiker, mountaineer, businessman and lecturer.
Kelvin Kent is a British adventurer, hiker, mountaineer, businessman and lecturer.
Kenneth Berrill
Sir Kenneth Berrill, GBE, KCB, (28 August 1920 - 30 April 2009) was an English economist and public servant.
Sir Kenneth Berrill, GBE, KCB, (28 August 1920 - 30 April 2009) was an English economist and public servant.
Lawrence Wager
Lawrence Rickard Wager, commonly known as Bill Wager, (5 February 1904 – 20 November 1965) was a British geologist, explorer and mountaineer, described as "one of the finest geological thi...
Lawrence Rickard Wager, commonly known as Bill Wager, (5 February 1904 – 20 November 1965) was a British geologist, explorer and mountaineer, described as "one of the finest geological thi...
Leslie Stephen
Sir Leslie Stephen, KCB (28 November 1832 – 22 February 1904) was an English author, critic and mountaineer, and the father of Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell.
Sir Leslie Stephen, KCB (28 November 1832 – 22 February 1904) was an English author, critic and mountaineer, and the father of Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell.
Lucy Creamer
Lucy Creamer (born 19 April 1971) is a British professional climber.
Lucy Creamer (born 19 April 1971) is a British professional climber.
Lucy Walker (climber)
Lucy Walker (1836–1916) was a British mountaineer and the first woman to climb the Matterhorn.
Lucy Walker (1836–1916) was a British mountaineer and the first woman to climb the Matterhorn.
Marco Pallis
Marco Alexander Pallis (1895 – 5 June 1989) was a Greek -British-born author and mountaineer with close affiliations to the Traditionalist School.
Marco Alexander Pallis (1895 – 5 June 1989) was a Greek -British-born author and mountaineer with close affiliations to the Traditionalist School.
Mark Beaufoy
Colonel Mark Beaufoy FRS was an English astronomer and physicist, mountaineer, explorer and British Army officer.
Colonel Mark Beaufoy FRS was an English astronomer and physicist, mountaineer, explorer and British Army officer.
Martin Conway, 1st Baron Conway of Allington
William Martin Conway, 1st Baron Conway of Allington (12 April 1856 at Rochester, England – 19 April 1937 at London), known as Sir Martin Conway between 1895 and 1931, was an English...
William Martin Conway, 1st Baron Conway of Allington (12 April 1856 at Rochester, England – 19 April 1937 at London), known as Sir Martin Conway between 1895 and 1931, was an English...
Matt Dickinson
Matt 'the beast' Dickinson is a film-maker and writer who is best known for his best selling novels and his documentary work for National Geographic Television, Discovery Channel and the BBC. In...
Matt 'the beast' Dickinson is a film-maker and writer who is best known for his best selling novels and his documentary work for National Geographic Television, Discovery Channel and the BBC. In...
Maurice Wilson
Maurice Wilson MC was a British soldier, mystic, mountaineer and aviator who is known for his ill-fated attempt to climb Mount Everest alone in 1934.
Maurice Wilson MC was a British soldier, mystic, mountaineer and aviator who is known for his ill-fated attempt to climb Mount Everest alone in 1934.
Michael Westmacott
Michael Westmacott was a prominent mountaineer, born in 1925.
Michael Westmacott was a prominent mountaineer, born in 1925.
Mick Burke (mountaineer)
Mick Burke (1941 – 1975) was an English mountaineer and climbing cameraman, who covered many British-led mountaineering expeditions during the 1960s and 1970s.
Mick Burke (1941 – 1975) was an English mountaineer and climbing cameraman, who covered many British-led mountaineering expeditions during the 1960s and 1970s.
Mick Fowler
Michael "Mick" Fowler (b. 1956 in London) is a British mountaineer.
Michael "Mick" Fowler (b. 1956 in London) is a British mountaineer.
Mo Anthoine
Julian Vincent "Mo" Anthoine (1 August 1939 – 12 August 1989) was a British mountaineer who climbed extensively in the Himalayas in the 1970s and 80s.
Julian Vincent "Mo" Anthoine (1 August 1939 – 12 August 1989) was a British mountaineer who climbed extensively in the Himalayas in the 1970s and 80s.
Nick Estcourt
Nick Estcourt (1942-12 June 1978), educated at Eastbourne College, was an outstanding British climber killed on K2 by an avalanche on the West Ridge route.
Nick Estcourt (1942-12 June 1978), educated at Eastbourne College, was an outstanding British climber killed on K2 by an avalanche on the West Ridge route.
Noel Odell
Noel Ewart Odell was an English geologist and mountaineer.
Noel Ewart Odell was an English geologist and mountaineer.
Oscar Eckenstein
Oscar Johannes Ludwig Eckenstein was an English rock climber and mountaineer, and a pioneer in the sport of bouldering.
Oscar Johannes Ludwig Eckenstein was an English rock climber and mountaineer, and a pioneer in the sport of bouldering.
Pat Kelly (climber)
Martha Emily "Pat" Kelly (nee Bowler) (Mar Qtr 1873 – 26 April 1922) was an early female climber and founder of the Pinnacle Club.
Martha Emily "Pat" Kelly (nee Bowler) (Mar Qtr 1873 – 26 April 1922) was an early female climber and founder of the Pinnacle Club.
Paul Pritchard
Paul Pritchard (born 1967 in Bolton, Lancashire) was one of the leading British climbers of the 1980s and 1990s.
Paul Pritchard (born 1967 in Bolton, Lancashire) was one of the leading British climbers of the 1980s and 1990s.
Percy Wyn-Harris
Sir Percy Wyn-Harris, KCMG, MBE, KStJ (born Percy Wynne Harris on 24 August 1903 in Acton, Middlesex; died 25 February 1979 in Petersfield, Hampshire) was an English mountaineer, political...
Sir Percy Wyn-Harris, KCMG, MBE, KStJ (born Percy Wynne Harris on 24 August 1903 in Acton, Middlesex; died 25 February 1979 in Petersfield, Hampshire) was an English mountaineer, political...
Peter Boardman
Peter Boardman was a British mountaineer and author.
Peter Boardman was a British mountaineer and author.
Peter Lloyd (mountaineer)
Peter Lloyd CBE (born 26 June 1907, Sheffield, England, died Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, 11 April 2003), was a mountaineer and engineer, a President of the Alpine Club.
Peter Lloyd CBE (born 26 June 1907, Sheffield, England, died Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, 11 April 2003), was a mountaineer and engineer, a President of the Alpine Club.
Richard Pattison
Richard Pattison (born in 1975) is a climber from Northumberland in Great Britain, but now resides in Sydney, Australia.
Richard Pattison (born in 1975) is a climber from Northumberland in Great Britain, but now resides in Sydney, Australia.
Richard Profit
Richard (Rich) Profit (born 1974) is an English mountaineer, sailor, a former British Army officer and polar adventurer.
Richard (Rich) Profit (born 1974) is an English mountaineer, sailor, a former British Army officer and polar adventurer.
Rob Gauntlett
Rob Gauntlett (10 May 1987 – 9 January 2009) was an English adventurer, explorer and motivational speaker.
Rob Gauntlett (10 May 1987 – 9 January 2009) was an English adventurer, explorer and motivational speaker.
Robert Lawrie
Robert Lawrie (1903–1982) was a British alpine and polar equipment specialist and racing driver.
Robert Lawrie (1903–1982) was a British alpine and polar equipment specialist and racing driver.
Robert Lock Graham Irving
Robert Lock Graham Irving (17 February 1877 – 10 April 1969), was an English schoolmaster, writer and mountaineer.
Robert Lock Graham Irving (17 February 1877 – 10 April 1969), was an English schoolmaster, writer and mountaineer.
Sandy Wollaston
Alexander Frederick Richmond “Sandy” Wollaston (1875 - 3 June 1930) was a British medical doctor, ornithologist, botanist, climber and explorer.
Alexander Frederick Richmond “Sandy” Wollaston (1875 - 3 June 1930) was a British medical doctor, ornithologist, botanist, climber and explorer.
Seymour King
Sir Henry Seymour King, 1st Baronet KCIE was an English banker, mountaineer and Conservative politician.
Sir Henry Seymour King, 1st Baronet KCIE was an English banker, mountaineer and Conservative politician.
Siegfried Herford
Siegfried Herford (1891 – 1916) was a British climber who was active in the years immediately prior to World War I. He and John Laycock and Stanley Jeffcoat initiated what is referred to as "gr...
Siegfried Herford (1891 – 1916) was a British climber who was active in the years immediately prior to World War I. He and John Laycock and Stanley Jeffcoat initiated what is referred to as "gr...
Simon Yates (mountaineer)
Simon Yates (born 1963) is an English mountaineer best known through the book Touching the Void by Joe Simpson, and the film of the same name.
Simon Yates (born 1963) is an English mountaineer best known through the book Touching the Void by Joe Simpson, and the film of the same name.
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.
Thomas George Bonney
Thomas George Bonney FRS was an English geologist.
Thomas George Bonney FRS was an English geologist.
Tom Bourdillon
Thomas Duncan Bourdillon, known as Tom Bourdillon (16 March 1924 in Kensington, London - 29 July 1956 in Bernese Oberland, Switzerland), was an English mountaineer, a member of the team wh...
Thomas Duncan Bourdillon, known as Tom Bourdillon (16 March 1924 in Kensington, London - 29 July 1956 in Bernese Oberland, Switzerland), was an English mountaineer, a member of the team wh...
Tom George Longstaff
Tom George Longstaff (15 January 1875 - 27 June 1964) was an English doctor, explorer and mountaineer, most famous for being the first person to climb a summit of over 7,000 meters in elevation,...
Tom George Longstaff (15 January 1875 - 27 June 1964) was an English doctor, explorer and mountaineer, most famous for being the first person to climb a summit of over 7,000 meters in elevation,...
Victor Saunders
Victor Saunders is a British mountaineer and author.
Victor Saunders is a British mountaineer and author.
W. A. Poucher
William Arthur Poucher (1891–1988), known as Walter since he picked up the nickname during his Army service, was one of the leading British mountain photographers and guide book writers du...
William Arthur Poucher (1891–1988), known as Walter since he picked up the nickname during his Army service, was one of the leading British mountain photographers and guide book writers du...
Walter Weston
The Reverend Walter Weston (25 December 1860 - 27 March 1940), was an English clergyman, missionary, and mountaineer.
The Reverend Walter Weston (25 December 1860 - 27 March 1940), was an English clergyman, missionary, and mountaineer.
Wilfrid Noyce
Cuthbert Wilfrid Francis Noyce (31 December 1917 – 24 July 1962) (usually known as Wilfrid Noyce (often misspelt as 'Wilfred'), some sources give third forename as Frank) was an Engl...
Cuthbert Wilfrid Francis Noyce (31 December 1917 – 24 July 1962) (usually known as Wilfrid Noyce (often misspelt as 'Wilfred'), some sources give third forename as Frank) was an Engl...
William Cecil Slingsby
William Cecil Slingsby (1849-1929) was an English mountain climber and alpine explorer.
William Cecil Slingsby (1849-1929) was an English mountain climber and alpine explorer.
William Edward Hall
William Edward Hall (August 22, 1835 - November 30, 1894) was an English lawyer and mountaineer who published some influential works on international law.
William Edward Hall (August 22, 1835 - November 30, 1894) was an English lawyer and mountaineer who published some influential works on international law.
William Mathews
William Mathews was an English mountaineer, land agent and surveyor, who first proposed the formation of the Alpine Club of London in 1857.
William Mathews was an English mountaineer, land agent and surveyor, who first proposed the formation of the Alpine Club of London in 1857.
William Mathews (climber)
William Mathews was an English mountaineer, botanist, land agent and surveyor, who first proposed the formation of the Alpine Club of London in 1857.
William Mathews was an English mountaineer, botanist, land agent and surveyor, who first proposed the formation of the Alpine Club of London in 1857.
William Penhall
William Penhall (27 October 1858 – 3 August 1882) was an English mountaineer.
William Penhall (27 October 1858 – 3 August 1882) was an English mountaineer.