Doug Robinson

Biography

Doug Robinson is an iconic American mountaineer, recognized for his achievements in climbing, cross-country skiing, and writings on the human-mountain relationship. As "the father of clean climbing," he played a central role in the clean climbing revolution, advocating for piton-free ascents. Robinson's contributions to climbing equipment and education have inspired generations, and he has written extensively on mountaineering, earning him the title of "a modern-day John Muir."