User:Climbholio/Jeff Lowe

'Jeff Lowe' ( born 1951) is an American alpinist from Ogden, Utah. He is known for his visionary climbs and first ascents established in the US and Canadian Rockies, Alps and Himalayas. His attempt on the north ridge of Latok I with Jim Donini, Michael Kennedy (climber), and George Lowe in 1978 is considered by many to be the most difficult unfinished climb in the world.Jeff Lowe is credited with bringing modern ice and mixed climbing to the US from Europe. He founded the companies Latok Mountain Gear and Cloudwalker. He introduced the first softshell jacket with Latok mountain Gear. Jeff was featured ice climbing on the cover of the December 11, 1978 issue of Sports Illustrated. He is also an Honorary Member of the American Alpine Club. Jeff is also credited with introducing ice climbing to the Winter X Games as well as starting the Ouray Ice Festival.

Notable First Ascents

-1974 Bridal Veil Falls (Telluride), Telluride Colorado -1975 Grand Central Couloir of Mount Kitchner -     Keystone Greensteps, Alaska -1979 South Face ofAma Dablam -1980 Shyang Kangri -1985 Bird Brain Boulevard, Ouray, Colorado -1989 Northeast Face of Taboche -     Moonlight Buttress, Zion National Park -1994 Octapussy, Vail, Colorado -South Pillar of Nuptse, Nepal -

Writings and Instructional Videos

-Waterfall Ice -Ice World: Techniques and Experiences of Modern Ice Climbing -Clean Walls -The Ice Experience