Schwartz Gerhardt Thomas

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Biografie:
Gerhardt Thomas Schwartz 1918-1984
Gerhardt Schwartz was a mountain man in the best sense of the term - that is, he just enjoyed being in the hills and was equally enthusiastic about all mountain activities whether it was camping, rock-climbing, ice climbing, skiing or hill walking. He had no ambition to do hard routes but got tremendous enjoyment from everything he took part in. On rock he was a splendid and supportive second. Very encouraging and attentive, knowledgeable about ropework and techniques, and always concerned and conscientious about safety standards.
He grew up in Vienna and in 1939 got to England with the help of a patron here. He took a large part in the formation of the London & Home Counties group of the Mountaineering Association, which later became the London Mountaineering Club, serving as secretary from 1954-1958 and President from 1963 -1966. This work would have been natural to him as he was a good organizer and very keen on helping young people.
He was a very versatile man, and his interests and craftsmanship knew no bounds - bookbinding and upholstery being two of his special interests. He was also very inventive and made many modifications to his camping and mountain gear.
He suffered badly from a crevasse fall when descending from the Breithorn in 1975. Later, surgery could not correct the results of poor treatment received at the time. The resulting handicap which remained with him did not prevent his continued enjoyment of walking in the hills.
The thing I shall most remember about Gerhardt was his optimism and cheerfulness and the great enjoyment he got from small everyday things and his pleasure in the company of people.
Robin Day
Quelle: Alpine Journal Volume 90, 1985, Seite 281


Geboren am:
1918
Gestorben am:
1984