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Doug Robinson (climber)

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Doug Robinson is an American rock climber. He has been called the father of clean climbing in Yosemite.[1][2] In 1972 he was featured in a National Geographic article about his climb of Half Dome without using pitons, which brought great awareness to the success of clean climbing and catalyze a rapid change attitude in the climbing community against pitons.[3]

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  1. ^ Brad Rassler. "Running Talus Moving over stone, and life, with the father of clean climbing, Doug Robinson." Climbing 165, p. 78, Dec.15, 1996 – Feb. 1, 1997.
  2. ^ Raleigh, Duane (September 16, 2014). "Moving Over Stone With Doug Robinson". Rock & Ice.
  3. ^ "The 25 Greatest Moments in Yosemite Climbing History". Outside Online. May 1, 2016. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
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