Anson Wilfried

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Biografie:
Sir wilfrid Anson 1893-1974
Wilfrid Anson was an outstanding ski-tourer of a past generation. His most active years were from 1927 to the outbreak of war in 1939. The Alps in winter and spring were still empty and mechanical aids minimal. Led by Adolf Rubi of Grindelwald and generally accompanied by Dinah (Di), his wife, he accomplished an astonishing amount of touring in short annual spring holidays. They covered large areas of central and western Austria and the Grisons and Bernese Oberland. Rubi's initiative and tricks of mountaincraft were matched by Wilfrid's and Di's skill, courage and endurance. Wilfrid found deep joy in the interesting variants and novelties of these strenuous tours. He was a fast and safe runner in the mountains. He was already 52 years old when, led by Rubi, he was the first Briton to ski from the Untermönchjoch via the Bergli Hut and Kalli to Grindelwald. Wilfrid's achievements were remarkable, but he did it all for fun and with no eye for fame as a skier.
After leaving Oxford University, Wilfrid served in World War I, was wounded and attained the rank of Major. He made his career with the Imperial Tobacco Company, becoming Deputy Chairman. For many years he was concerned with the University of Bristol, finally as Chairman of the Council. Among other interests were the welfare of prisoners and also the Outward Bound Trust of which he was a founder member. He was High Sheriff' of Somerset.
In addition to skiing his activities included swimming, tennis, beagling, riding and rockclimbing. As a boy he had reached every peak in the Lake District. He joined the Alpine Ski Club in 1929 and the AC in 1946. Wilfrid loved the mountains in all their moods, wherever he was. Always cheerful, unruffled and sound in judgement, he was a truly delightful companion. With him Young and old were equally at their ease knowing how interested he always was to listen to them. E. A. L. Gueterbock
Quelle: Alpine Journal 1975, Volume 80, Seite 299