Rick Ridgeway

Biography

Rick Ridgeway is an American mountaineer and adventurer who has climbed new routes on six continents. In 1978, he led the first American team to summit K2, the world's second-highest mountain. Prior to his retirement in 2020, Ridgeway served as environmental affairs director at Patagonia from 2005 until his departure. He is also a writer and filmmaker with numerous book and documentary credits.