Don Bowie (climber)
Don Bowie (December 9, 1969) is a professional high altitude climber from Alberta, Canada. Bowie’s climbing endeavors have taken him to the remotest regions of Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, Africa, South America, Mexico, USA, and the high-arctic of Canada. In addition to being a world class alpinist, he is an expert ski-mountaineer, avid mountain biker, long distance trail-runner, and develops various projects portraying his climbing exploits as writer, filmmaker, and photographer. Bowie now lives in Bishop, California, where he serves as an active member of the Inyo County Sheriff Search and Rescue Team.
Expedition Highlights
- 2005 Broad Peak (8047m/26,401 ft) Karakoram, Pakistan, West Ridge, Solo (to 7800m)
- 2006 Cho Oyu (8188m/26,863 ft) Tibet Himalaya, Polish Ridge variation (to 8000m)
- 2006 Annapurna (8091m/26,545 ft) Nepal Himalaya, East Ridge, new route (to 7300m)
- 2007 K2 (8611m/28,253 ft) Karakoram, Pakistan, new route (to 6800m) Abruzzi Spur (summit)
- 2008 Annapurna (8091m/26,545 ft) Nepal Himalaya, South Face/East Ridge (to 7300m)
- 2008 Distaghil Sar (7886m/25,256 ft) Hispar Range, Pakistan, new route attempt
- 2008 unnamed peak (5811m/19,065) Hispar, Pakistan, first ascent (summit)
- 2008 unnamed peak (6347m/20,823 ft) Hispar, Pakistan, second ascent (summit)
- 2008/9 Broad Peak (8047m/26,401 ft) Karakoram, Pakistan, West Ridge, in winter (to 7000m)
- 2009 Gasherbrum III (7952m/26,089 ft) Karakoram, Pakistan, North Face, new route (to 7300m)
- 2010 Gasherbrum I (8068m/26,650 ft) Karakoram Range, Pakistan, Japanese Couloir (summit)
- 2011 Cho Oyu (summit) with Ueli Steck
References
- http://krccnews.org/rccnews/don-bowie-at-cc/2008/11/24/4505
- http://www.pioletsdor.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=113&Itemid=233&lang=en
- http://www.gore.com/en_xx/news/2008shiptontilman.html
- http://www.nickestcourtaward.org/HTML/PreviousWinners.htm
- http://www.thebmc.co.uk/News.aspx?id=3036
- http://news.menshealth.com/train-for-mental-toughness/2011/12/22/