Johnny Dawes

For other people with similar names, see John Dawes (disambiguation).
Johnny Dawes
Dawes, May 2011
Personal information
NicknameStone Monkey[4]
NationalityBritish
Born (1964-05-09) 9 May 1964 (age 60)
Birmingham, West Midlands
EducationUppingham School
OccupationProfessional rock climber
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)[5]
Websitewww.johnnydawes.com
Climbing career
Type of climberTraditional climbing, Sport climbing, Bouldering, Free solo climbing
Highest grade
Known forExtreme traditional routes
First ascents
Major ascentsIndian Face (E9 6c)

Johnny Dawes (born 9 May 1964) is a British rock climber and author, known for his dynamic climbing style and bold traditional climbing routes. This included the first ascent of Indian Face, the first-ever route at the E9-grade.[6] His influence on British climbing was at its peak in the mid to late-1980s.

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  5. ^ Howett, Kevin; Schirrmacher, Katherine (August 2013). FUNdamentals of Climbing 2: TECHNIQUE (A Workshop for Performance Climbing Coaches) (PDF). Mountaineering Scotland. p. 9. Retrieved 10 January 2022. Johnny Dawes: Mesomorph; Somatotype: 2:6:5. Below average height (5ft 3 inch) for an elite climber; naturally athletic with a muscular build; generally explosive dynamic style of climbing; exceptional on steep slabs and gently overhanging ground.
  6. ^ Williams, Paul; Sharp, Alec (1989). Clogwyn Du'r Arddu. Climbers Club. ISBN 0901601438.