Hepplewhite William

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Biografie:
William Hepplewhite (1948-1972)
Although a Newcastle man, William Hepplewhite did all his early climbing in the Lakes. By the time he reached Didsbury College of Education his 'Geordie' wit had gained him many friends, and he added to these as he explored the limestone faces of Yorkshire. He was a most serious and dedicated climber but with an effervescent boyish enthusiasm which could not be subdued by weather or difficulty. His record of hard climbs in England, the Dolomites and the Alps is most impressive and, as luck never seemed to be on his side, he made some extremely severe descents in bad weather. In 1967 he completed a number of Grade 6 Dolomite routes, before going to the Western Alps to climb the E face of the Grand Capucin. He became an ACG Aspirant in that year and acquired full status in 1971. Among his more notable climbs should be included the w face of the Blaitiere, the sw Pillar and w Face Direct of the Dru, and the NE Spur of the Droites. In 1971 he made a descent of more than half of the Walker Buttress after a companion had been injured. He died while descending the Buachaille in Glencoe on a February night and his death in these tragic circumstances was a very great shock indeed to large numbers of his friends in the North of England. He leaves a young widow and both parents, who have received much sympathy from many quarters.
Chris Woodall
Quelle: Alpine Journal Volume 78, 1973, Seite 289


Geboren am:
1948
Gestorben am:
1972