Photo courtesy of the The Keystone Center
On April 10th 2010, at the American Mountaineering Museum in Golden Colorado, four climbers will be inducted into the Hall of Mountaineering Excellence. Honored will be Yvon Chouinard, the late Robert Bates and Dr. Charles Houston, and, from Summit County, Robert Craig. Most people know of Chouinard; in addition to being a pioneer in ice and big-wall climbing, he has led the innovation of outdoor equipment and clothing in modern times and is a leading voice for environmental activism. The other three, Bates, Houston and Craig, are known for their roles in the perilous 1953 K2 expedition where monsoon style blizzards, thrombophlebitis, a fall where five men were held by one, the eventual death of Art Gilkey, snow slides and avalanches all were persevered. This classic climbing story has edged toward legend in its 50+ year history. Summit County is still home to Bob Craig and the Keystone Center that he founded in 1975 and was the longtime president until 1997. This policy center is founded in leadership and education and tackles problems that bridge the gaps in law and decency. Because of these and many other accomplishments, Robert Craig will enter the Hall in April.
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