Norman Clyde
American mountain climber (1885–1972) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Norman Clyde (April 8, 1885 – December 23, 1972) was a mountaineer, mountain guide, freelance writer, nature photographer, and self-trained naturalist. He is well known for achieving over 130 first ascents, many in California's Sierra Nevada and Montana's Glacier National Park. He also set a speed climbing record on California's Mount Shasta in 1923.[1] The Bancroft Library at the University of California, Berkeley has 1467 articles written by Clyde in its archives.[2]
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Norman Clyde | |
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Born | (1885-04-08)April 8, 1885 |
Died | December 23, 1972(1972-12-23) (aged 87) |
Resting place | Norman Clyde Peak 37°04′30″N 118°28′22″W |
Known for | Mountaineering first ascents in the Sierra Nevada |
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