Mugs Stump

Mugs Stump
Born Terrance Stump
August 28, 1949
Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, US
Died May 21, 1992 (aged 42)
Denali Borough, Alaska, AK
Nationality American
Occupation Mountaineer
Organization United States Antarctic Program, National Science Foundation
Parent(s) Warren Stump and Florence Manbeck
Relatives 3 Brothers: Ed, Quig, and Thad

Terrance "Mugs" Stump (August 28, 1949 – May 21, 1992) was a noted American rock climber and mountaineer, active in establishing difficult first ascents in the Alaska Range and the Canadian Rockies. He died from falling into a crevasse while descending the South Buttress of Denali on May 21, 1992 while guiding clients Bob Hoffman and Nelson Max.

He is most noted for the first ascent of the Emperor Face on Mount Robson with Jim Logan, and for three routes in the Alaska Range, the East Face of The Moose's Tooth, the Moonflower Buttress on Mount Hunter, and a one-day solo of Denali's Cassin Ridge.

Climber Conrad Anker credits Stump as an influential climbing mentor in the film Meru [1]

Stump along with his geologist brother contributed to field safety for the United States Antarctic Program scientists and other working on the continent for the National Science Foundation.

The Mugs Stump Alpine Climbing Award for aspiring alpine climbers is named in his honor.[2]

Early life

Mugs was born in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, where he grew up fishing, hunting, and camping with his father Warren and three brothers.

First ascents and notable ascents

References

  1. Schaffer, Grayson. "How Conrad Anker Risked It All to Chase a Dream". Outside. Retrieved 2017-06-15.
  2. Heinrich, Doug. "about Mugs / Mugs Stump Alpine Climbing Award". Black Diamond Equipment. Retrieved 2009-05-29.
  3. Logan, James (1979). "Mount Robson's Emperor Face". American Alpine Journal. New York, NY USA: American Alpine Club. 22 (53): 122–124. ISBN 978-0-930410-75-9.
  4. Beckwith, Christian (September 1, 2004). "Gods and Monsters". Alpinist. Alpinist Magazine (8). Retrieved 2009-05-29.
  5. "1981 Mountaineering Summary, Denali National Park and preserve" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved 2009-05-29.
  6. "Climbs and expeditions 1987". American Alpine Journal. New York, NY USA: American Alpine Club. 30 (62): 109, 115. 1988. ISBN 0-930410-33-5.
  7. "First Ascent Info". Bigwall dot Com. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
  8. Bjornstad, Eric (1996). Desert Rock – Rock Climbs in the National Parks. Evergreen, CO: Chockstone Press. p. 75. ISBN 0-934641-92-7.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.