Fred
Wilkinson
Climbing: 10 years
Guiding: 2 years
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| Bio |
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| I began climbing in New Hampshire as a pimpled,
uncoordinated sixth grade dork. Those early experiences mountaineering
on Mt. Washington in winter, rock climbing on Cannon, Cathedral,
and Whitehorse ledges in summer, and exploring the rest of the
White Mountains on ski and foot in all seasons gave me an appreciation
for the rugged and beautiful terrain to be found in New Hampshire
and Maine. I consider myself very lucky to inherit the unique
legacy of free thinking, self reliance, spartan endurance, and
above all humour that lies at the core North Country adventure.
Today these are the qualities I look for in the outdoors, both
as a guide and on personal trips. Although I am fortunate to
have had the opportunity to explore and climb in mountain ranges
around the world, I am always psyched to return to New England. |
| Certifications
& Training |
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BA from Dartmouth College, graduated in 2002 with
a degree in History and Government. |
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Wilderness First Responder |
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Completed AMGA Rock Instructor Course
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| Personal
Experience |
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Ascents of the Zodiac and Pacific Ocean Wall on
El Capitan in Yosemite Valley, as well as one day climbs of
the Nose, the Regular Route on Half Dome, and Astroman. |
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Many routes throughout New England up to 5.12
in North Conway, at Cannon Cliff, the Gunks, Rumney, Ragged
Mountain CT, and Acadia National Park |
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Alpinestyle Ascents of the West Buttress and Cassin
Ridge on Denali, plus Shaken Not Stirred on the Moose's Tooth,
the West Face Couloir on Mt. Huntington, and the West Ridge
on Mt. Hunter. |
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Many winter alpine climbs in Chamonix, France,
including Beyond Good and Evil on the Augille Pelerins; Fil
a Plomb, the Frendo Spur, and the Mallory Route on the Augille
du Midi; The North Face of the Grand Charmoz; the Kuffner Arete
on Mt. Maudit; the Super Couloir, the Gabarrou-Albinoni Route,
the Modica-Nourru Route and the Yeager Couloir on Mt. Blanc
du Tacul. |
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Alpinestyle Ascents of the Lobuje East, the West
Rib of Cholatse, and the Southwest Ridge/Dream Pillar of Kusum
Kanguru (to base of summit ridge), Nepal. |
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Alpinestyle Ascents of the Southwest Face of Artesonraju
and the Northeast Face of Huascaran Norte, Peru. |
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Many Ice Climbs up to Grade 5 at Lake Willoughby,
Cannon Cliff, Smuggler's Notch, Crawford Notch, Mt. Kahadin,
and the Ghost River Valley. |
| Other
Interests: |
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New England Patriots fan |
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