Wilfrid Noyce
Mountaineer and author of climbing literature
Born
December 31st, 1917
107 years ago
Died
July 24th, 1962
62 years ago — 44 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent English mountaineer and author, contributed significantly to mountaineering literature and exploration. Played a key role in the first ascent of Makalu in 1955 as part of a British expedition. Authored several works on mountain climbing, including 'The Hard Road' which detailed personal experiences and the philosophy of climbing. Actively participated in numerous expeditions to the Himalayas and other regions, promoting the sport and sharing knowledge on climbing techniques and ethics.
Contributed to the first ascent of Makalu
Authored 'The Hard Road'
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