Haston, Dougal b. April 19, 1940 d. January 17, 1977 Famous Scottish mountain climber. Became famous in the climbing world with the first ascent of "The Bat" in 1959. Haston went on to make his name as mountaineer in the Alps and greater ranges. In 1966 he was part of the team that made the first winter ascent of the Eiger Nordwand. He also achieved the first ascent of the South West face of Mount Everest in September 1975. Haston was the Director of the International School of Mountaineering in Leysin, Switzerland. Daougal Haston was killed in...[Read More] (Bio by: Lisa S) Cimiterie de Leysin, Leysin, Vaud, Switzerland Plot: [unmarked]
b. April 19, 1940 d. January 17, 1977