George Lowe (American alpinist), Date of Birth
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American rock climber and alpinist
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About George Lowe (American alpinist)
- George Henry Lowe III (born August 16, 1944) is an American rock climber and alpinist, noted for his history of alpine-style mountaineering on difficult and infrequently repeated routes and his development of traditional climbing routes in the Western United States.
- He pioneered winter ascents in the North American Rockies along with cousins Jeff Lowe (climber), Mike Lowe, and Greg Lowe.
- He is also known for his technically difficult ascents of mixed climbing faces in the Himalayas including the unclimbed North Ridge of Latok I (within 200m of the summit) and the first ascent of the East Face of Mt.
- Everest (Kangshung Face), where the Lowe Buttress bears his name.
- Lowe is currently a resident of Colorado.
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