René Desmaison
René Desmaison (April 14, 1930, Bourdeilles, Dordogne – September 28, 2007) was a veteran French mountaineer, climber and alpinist.[1]
Desmaison had climbed more than 1,000 mountains since the 1950s.[1] He made the first ascent of 114 previously unclimbed mountains throughout the Andes, Alps and Himalayas.[1] He is also credited with creating several new winter routes in the Alps.[1]
René Desmaison died on September 28, 2007, at La Timone Hospital in Marseille, France. He was 77 years old.[1]
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