Don Whillans' Last Climb
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Don Whillans and Joe Brown climbing Cemetery Gates (E1) on Dinas Cromlech in the Llanberis Pass. They made the first ascent 32 years before. They were good friends since they met in 1951. Tragically this was Don's last major climb as he died a few months later. Don Whillans, was a leading climber of his generation. Whillans climbed the Bonatti Pillar of the Dru and made the first ascent, along with Chris Bonington, Jan Długosz and Ian Clough of the Central Pillar of Freney on Mount Blanc. In 1962, with Chris Bonington, Whillans made the first ascent of the Central Tower of Paine, Patagonia. Later, with Dougal Haston, he made the first ascent of the south face of Annapurna. Whillans was known for his humour, safety and heavy drinking.
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Don Whillans Last Climb (1985)
Type: Clip • Published 2013-10-03
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- Director
- Ian Wooldridge
- Original Title
- Don Whillans' Last Climb
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
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Ian Wooldridge
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What is Don Whillans' Last Climb about?
Don Whillans and Joe Brown climbing Cemetery Gates (E1) on Dinas Cromlech in the Llanberis Pass. They made the first ascent 32 years before. They were good friends since they met in 1951. Tragically this was Don's last major climb as he died a few months later. Don Whillans, was a leading climber of his generation. Whillans climbed the Bonatti Pillar of the Dru and made the first ascent, along with Chris Bonington, Jan Długosz and Ian Clough of the Central Pillar of Freney on Mount Blanc. In 1962, with Chris Bonington, Whillans made the first ascent of the Central Tower of Paine, Patagonia. Later, with Dougal Haston, he made the first ascent of the south face of Annapurna. Whillans was known for his humour, safety and heavy drinking.
Who directed Don Whillans' Last Climb?
Don Whillans' Last Climb was directed by Ian Wooldridge.
Who stars in Don Whillans' Last Climb?
The principal cast of Don Whillans' Last Climb includes Don Whillans, Joe Brown, Ian Wooldridge.
When was Don Whillans' Last Climb released and how long is it?
Don Whillans' Last Climb was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 30m.