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Eric Shipton
(1907 - 1977)
English mountaineer and explorer
English mountaineer and explorer
British mountaineer and explorer known for pioneering Himalayan expeditions.
Eric Shipton (1907–1977) was a British mountaineer and explorer celebrated for his pioneering Himalayan climbs.
He participated in the 1935 Nanda Devi expedition and conducted early reconnaissance of Mount Everest routes.
Shipton promoted a lightweight, small-team approach to high-altitude climbing, influencing modern mountaineering.
He collaborated with fellow explorer Bill Tilman and documented his journeys in acclaimed writings.
His emphasis on exploration over conquest reshaped the ethos of mountain expeditions.
Shipton's legacy endures in the practices and philosophies of contemporary alpinists.
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Eric Shipton