Properties (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
mountaineer
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| gptkbp:activeYears |
1960s-2020s
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
Yosemite_climbing_community
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Climbing_Magazine's_Lifetime_Achievement_Award
gptkb:Golden_Piton_Award Pioneering_Award_from_the_American_Alpine_Club |
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1944-04-13
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| gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Los_Angeles,_California,_USA
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| gptkbp:children |
2
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
establishment of climbing ethics
development of climbing techniques popularization of big wall climbing |
| gptkbp:deathDate |
2021-09-30
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| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_California,_Berkeley
|
| gptkbp:famousQuote |
"You have to be willing to take risks to achieve greatness."
"Every climb is a new adventure." "Climbing is not just a sport, it's a way of life." "The best climber in the world is the one who’s having the most fun." "Climbing is about pushing your limits and discovering who you are." |
| gptkbp:fullName |
gptkb:James_William_Bridwell
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Jim Bridwell
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| gptkbp:influenced |
modern rock climbing
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:John_Gill
gptkb:Warren_Harding gptkb:Royal_Robbins |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
big wall climbing
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
inspiration for future climbers
advocacy for climbing safety involvement in climbing community events mentorship of young climbers pioneering_climbs_in_Yosemite |
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Captain_America
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| gptkbp:notableEvent |
first ascent of the Nose on El Capitan
|
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
The Nose
The Salathe Wall The first ascent of the route 'The Bridge' on El Capitan The West Face of Sentinel |
| gptkbp:occupation |
author
climber |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:California,_USA
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Martha_Bridwell
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| gptkbp:website |
https://www.jimbridwell.com
|