Colin Kirkus
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Colin Fletcher Kirkus (18 September 1910 – 14 September 1942[1] was a British rock climber. He climbed extensively in Wales and elsewhere, such as the Alps and the Himalaya.[citation needed] He wrote the instruction book Let's Go Climbing! which inspired Joe Brown to take up the sport.
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Nationality | British |
Born | 18 September 1910 |
Died | 14 September 1942 (aged 31) |
Climbing career | |
Type of climber | Outdoors, post-golden age |
Known for | Book: 'Let's Go Climbing' |
Named routes | Clogwyn Du'r Arddu, Snowdonia, Wales (Great Slab 1930, Chimney Route 1931) |
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