Liz Robbins
Elizabeth Burkner Robbins | |
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Liz and Royal Robbins after climbing Half Dome | |
| Born | Elizabeth Burkner Modesto, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley |
| Occupation(s) | Rock climber, designer |
| Known for | First woman to climb a Grade VI route; co-founder of Royal Robbins Inc. |
| Spouse | Royal Robbins (m. 1963) |
Elizabeth Burkner Robbins is an American rock climber, outdoor equipment designer and co-founder of Royal Robbins Inc. In 1967, she became the first woman to climb a Grade VI route when she summitted Half Dome's Northwest Face. She and her husband Royal Robbins developed Royal Robbins Inc., an outdoor equipment manufacturer and clothing company.