Charlie Porter

This article is about the mountaineer. For the fashion journalist, see Charlie Porter (journalist). For the trumpeter, see Charlie Porter (trumpeter).

Charlie Porter (June 12, 1950 in Massachusetts – February 23, 2014 in Punta Arenas) was an American mountaineer and climate change scientist.[1] He is best known for his bold first ascents in Yosemite (particularly on El Capitan), Canada and Alaska;[2] and his significant influence on other notable climbers and the climbing community,[3] in part due to his creation and development of innovative climbing equipment.[4][5] He has also garnered a reputation as an adventurer (he was one of the first people to round Cape Horn in a kayak[6]) and geoscientist in South America.[7]

  1. ^ Holyoke, John (5 March 2014). "Climate change scientist, legendary climber Charlie Porter dies at 63". Bangordailynews.com. Retrieved 2014-03-07.
  2. ^ Chapman, Mark; Bracksieck, George (1993). "Charlie Porter". Rock & Ice.
  3. ^ Cerro Torres: Epic Hall of Fame No 224 Climbing Magazine Archived June 1, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Middendorf, John "Mechanical Advantage", Ascent 1999
  5. ^ "The Nuts Museum". Archived from the original on 2011-10-01. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
  6. ^ New York Times 6 May 2001
  7. ^ Madre de Dios Speleo 2008 Oxford University Expedition