Tobin Sorenson
Tobin Sorenson (June 15, 1955 – October 5, 1980) was an American
rock climber and alpinist famed for establishing bold first ascents on Yosemite big walls, in the Alps, Canadian Rockies, and New Zealand.[1]
Early life and education
A California native, Sorenson was the son of a minister, Lee Sorenson, and was raised in Covina, California.[2] As a teenager he played the guitar at church and sang in the choir, and continued to emphasize faith and spirituality throughout his life.[2] Sorenson graduated from Biola University in 1980.
Career
Sorenson honed his climbing skills at
Idyllwild, California area, Sorenson pushed risk standards in the realm of rock climbing and alpine mountaineering.[3][7]
Death
Sorenson died from a fall during a solo attempt of the Mount Alberta's North Face on October 5, 1980.[8][3]
Further reading
- Long, John and Fidelman, Dean. The Stonemasters: California rock climbers in the seventies. Santa Barbara, California: Stonemaster Press/T. Adler Books, 2009.
References
- ^ Sacks, Ronald (1981). "Tobin Sorenson, 1955-1980". American Alpine Club. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e Accomazzo, Rick (Spring 2015). "He Would Just Go: Tobin Sorenson and the Alps, 1977". Alpinist. Vol. 45. American Alpine Club. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
- ^ ISBN 9780984094905.
- ^ "On Living the Adventure". One Pursuit. January 5, 2017. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ^ "On Living the Adventure, Part 2". One Pursuit. January 7, 2017. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ^ Sorenson, Tobin (1978). "Climbs and Expeditions: Europe". American Alpine Journal. 21 (2): 587–588.
- ^ ISBN 9781493034734.
- ^ "Covina Climber Killed in Fall in Canada's Rocky Mountains". Los Angeles Times. October 11, 1980. pp. A22.