Cory Richards (climber)

Cory Richards
Personal information
BornMay 1981 (age 44)
Colorado
Climbing career
Known forFirst American to climb an eight-thousander in winter, first winter ascent of Gasherbrum II

Cory Richards (born May 1981) is an American mountaineer and photographer. He became the first American to climb an eight-thousander in winter when he was part of the three man team who made the first winter ascent of Gasherbrum II.

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