Andrew Kauffman
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Andrew J. Kauffman II | |
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| Born | 1920 |
| Died | 2002 |
| Occupation | Mountaineer |
| Known for | First ascent of Gasherbrum I, first ascent of Mount Proteus |
| Title | Vice president of the American Alpine Club |
Andrew J. Kauffman II (1920–2002) was an American mountaineer who made the first ascent of Gasherbrum I on 5 July 1958 alongside Pete Schoening.[1] He also made the first ascent of Mount Proteus in 1947.[2] Kauffman also served as vice president of the American Alpine Club.[3]
Publications[edit]
- Kauffman, Andrew J.; Putnam, William L. (1992). K2: The 1939 Tragedy. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers. ISBN 978-0-89886-323-9.
References[edit]
- ^ "Leading Mountain Climber Andrew J. Kauffman II". The Washington Post.
- ^ Chic Scott (2000), Pushing the Limits, The Story of Canadian Mountaineering, Rocky Mountain Books, ISBN 0-921102-59-3, p. 267.
- ^ "AAC Publications - Andrew John Kauffman II, 1920–2002". publications.americanalpineclub.org.
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