Don Bowie (climber)
Don Bowie is a professional high altitude climber from Alberta, Canada. Bowie’s climbing endeavors have taken him to the remotest regions of Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, Africa, South America, Mexico, USA, and the high-arctic of Canada. In addition to being a world class alpinist, he is an expert ski-mountaineer, avid mountain biker, long distance trail-runner, and develops various projects portraying his climbing exploits as writer, filmmaker, and photographer. Bowie now lives in Bishop, California, where he serves as an active member of the Inyo County Sheriff Search and Rescue Team.Expedition Highlights
- 2019 Annapurna after 6 attempts
- 2005 Broad Peak Karakoram, Pakistan, West Ridge, Solo
- 2006 Cho Oyu Tibet Himalaya, Polish Ridge variation
- 2006 Annapurna Nepal Himalaya, East Ridge, new route
- 2007 K2 Karakoram, Pakistan, new route Abruzzi Spur
- 2008 Annapurna Nepal Himalaya, South Face/East Ridge
- 2008 Distaghil Sar Hispar Range, Pakistan, new route attempt
- 2008 unnamed peak Hispar, Pakistan, first ascent
- 2008 unnamed peak Hispar, Pakistan, second ascent
- 2008/9 Broad Peak Karakoram, Pakistan, West Ridge, in winter
- 2009 Gasherbrum III Karakoram, Pakistan, North Face, new route
- 2010 Gasherbrum I Karakoram Range, Pakistan, Japanese Couloir
- 2011 Cho Oyu with Ueli Steck
