Jim DONINI

Climber
Jim specialises in grand alpine ascents in “Big Wall” style, opening up new routes particularly in Patagonia and Alaska, notably the Terro Egger and more recently the Avellano Tower in Chile.  In the Himalayas in 1978, he attained the highest point on the north arête of Latok I with Jeff Lowe, a route never repeated, despite numerous attempts.  Jim Donini is the out-going President of the American Alpine Club.