Paul Preuss (climber)

Paul Preuss (climber)

Paul Preuss (spelled Preuß in German; pronounced Proyce) (19 August 1886 – 3 October 1913) was an Austrian alpinist who achieved recognition for his bold solo ascents and for his advocacy of an ethically "pure" alpinism.

Read more about Paul Preuss (climber):  Early Years, Early Climbing Career, Beginnings of An Ethics of Pure Style, Mauerhakenstreit (piton Dispute), Last Years, In Commemoration, Coda, Partial List of Preuss's First and Other Noteworthy Ascents

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