John Gill (climber)

John Gill
John Gill in 1968
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1937-02-16) February 16, 1937 (age 87)
Websitewww.johngill.net
Climbing career
Type of climberBouldering
Updated on 12 December 2015

John Gill (born 16 Feb 1937) is an American mathematician who has achieved recognition for his rock-climbing. He is widely considered to be the father of American bouldering.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ Sherman, John (1994). Stone Crusade: A Historical Guide to Bouldering in America, American Alpine Club Press.
  2. ^ "Interview with John Gill - bouldering legend". Three Rock Books. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
  3. ^ "Why math brains fall for rock climbing". Futurity. 2010-07-28. Retrieved 2020-07-21.