JONATHAN COPP Jonathan Copp, born in 1974 in Singapore, learned how not to climb at Taquitz and Suicide and Joshua Tree with an electricians harness and nylon tow rope. He later found better friction when trading in his Vans tennis shoes for a pair of Boreals. Since then he has pioneered new routes and climbed in places like Patagonia, India, Canada, Pakistan, Indonesia, the illustrious Black Canyon of the Gunnison and many others. He currently supports his adventures through writing and photography. www.unitao.com "A common theory within philosophy is that we, as humans, fear what we do not understand. I've seen this fear, in turn, become the catalyst that fortifies stereotypes, prejudice and general disillusionment. Whether it's confronting the misconception of a mountain and its' dangers or of a people and their culture, to face those fears that distort reality is a goal of mine in travel." (from interview). Awards Received Mugs Stump award/grant for mountaineering project in Patagonia (2001) Robert Bates award for alpine climbing achievement (2000) Lyman Spitzer Award/Grant for projects in Pakistan (2000) American Alpine Youth Grant for projects in Pakistan (1999) A few notable ascents: First Ascent of SE. Face of Cerro Mascara, Torres Del Paine, Chilean Patagonia First Free Ascent (and one day) of the Original Route on Mt. Proboscis, Canada First Ascent of Southern Cross, Poincenot, Argentine Patagonia First Free Ascent of the South buttress of the Watchtower, Wind River Range First Ascent of Armageddon on W. Face of the N. Howser Tower, Bugaboos First Alpine Style ascent of grade VII, Shipton Spire, Karakoram, Pakistan First Free Ascent of Bustle tower, Cirque of the Unclimbables, Yukon, Canada First Ascent of the Cat's Ear Spire, Karakoram, Pakistan First Ascent of the North Face of Domo Blanco, Argentine Patagonia First Ascent of Pecking Order, Parrot Beak Peak, Cirque of the Unclimbables, Canada Back to Team Lowe Alpine Home page Previous Page