Leigh N. Ortenburger, 1989 Fall

Item — disc: 2

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Leigh (1929-1991) was a historian, researcher, guidebook author, and talented photographer. He was an accomplished mountaineer and climber, spending a tremendous amount of time in the Tetons and the Andes. In this interview, Leigh directly correlates the decrease of traditional mountaineering to the raise of competitive climbing. They discuss climbing ethics of old and how they have changed with the development of the sport.

Leigh discusses his publications regarding the history of the Teton mountain range, particularly his book A Climbers Guide To The Teton Range coauthored by Reynold G. Jackson. He talks about the types and levels of climbing the range offers, as well as his personal experiences climbing in this area.

Interview conducted by Mathew Goewert in Palo Alto, California.

Dates

1989 Fall

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Materials in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Materials must be used on-site; no use of original material, access copies will be made available for viewing. Five business days advanced notice required. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law, condition of the material, or by donor.