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Donald Desbrow Whillans (18 May 1933 – 4 August 1985) was an English rock climber and mountaineer. He climbed with Joe Brown and Chris Bonington on many new routes, and was considered the technical equal of both. Early life.
Feb 13, 2010 · Learn about Don Whillans, the 'ard little man in the flat 'at, who made many first ascents with Joe Brown in Wales and the Alps. Read his witty and fierce anecdotes of his adventures, fights and mishaps in climbing.
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Don Whillans was a British rock climber and mountaineer who achieved many first ascents and hard routes with Joe Brown and others. Learn about his life, partnerships, achievements, and legacy through photos, videos, and testimonials.
- 18th May 1933
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- 4th August 1985
- GB
Nov 4, 2006 · Leo Dickinson introduces his new film, exploring the myths and legends of rock climber Don Whillans, who was known for his epic routes, rescues and wit. The film features interviews, stories and footage of Whillans' adventures in the Alps, Patagonia, Annapurna and Everest.
Watch a tribute to Don Whillans, a legendary English rock climber and mountaineer who died in 1985. Learn about his achievements, partnerships and style in the Alps, Patagonia and Himalaya.
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DON WHILLANS, who died suddenly on 4 August 1985 aged 52, was an exceptional figure among British mountaineers. His record of bold and innovative routes on British crags, in the mountains of Europe and $outh America and in the Himalaya was outstanding enough, but it was his dry humour, uncanny mountain sense and his projection of climbing as a ...
Apr 24, 2020 · Don Whillans (18 May 1933 -- 4 August 1985) was an English rock climber and mountaineer. Born and raised in a two-up two-down house in Salford, Lancashire, he climbed with both Joe Brown and Chris Bonington on many new routes, and was considered the technical equal of both.
