Mugs Stump
American rock climber and mountaineer (1949–1992) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Terry "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.[1]
Mugs Stump | |
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Born | Terry Stump August 28, 1949 Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, US |
Died | May 21, 1992 (aged 42) |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Mountaineer |
Organization(s) | United States Antarctic Program, National Science Foundation |
Parent(s) | Warren Stump and Florence Manbeck |
Relatives | 3 brothers: Ed, Quig, and Thad |
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.[2]
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.[3]