Albert F. Mummery
English mountaineer and author
Born
1855
171 years ago
Died
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
England
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An English mountaineer and author, recognized for pioneering climbs in the late 19th century. Focused on high-altitude ascents in the Alps and the Himalayas. Mummery authored several works on mountaineering, including "The High Alps in Winter" and is noted for his exploration of Nanga Parbat. His expeditions contributed significantly to the development of mountaineering as a sport.
Completed the first ascent of the Mummery Ridge on Nanga Parbat
Authored 'The High Alps in Winter'
Pioneered high-altitude climbs in the Himalayas
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