Joe Puryear
Joe Puryear | |
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| Born | August 17, 1973 Yakima Valley, Washington |
| Died | October 27, 2010 (37 years old) Labuche Kang massif |
| Cause of death | Fall |
| Alma mater | Toppenish High School (1991) University of Washington |
| Occupation(s) | Mountaineer, climbing ranger |
| Employer | Mount Rainier National Park Climbing Ranger |
| Known for | First ascents on Kang Nachugo, Takargo and Jobo Rinjang |
| Notable work | Alaska Climbing |
| Spouse | Michelle O'Neil (2004–his death) |
| Parent(s) | Gail and Shirley Puryear |
Joseph Nicholi Puryear (1973 – October 27, 2010) was an American mountain climber and photographer. Puryear was known for his first ascents on unclimbed mountains in the Himalayas with climbing partner David Gottlieb, where he climbed Kang Nachugo, Takargo and Jobo Rinjang. Puryear died while climbing Labuche Kang (7367m) in Tibet.