Simon Richardson, editor of scottishwinter.com, reflects on the highpoints of Hamish MacInnes' long and varied life, following his death aged 90 in November.
The word 'influential' is often used, but for Hamish, nothing could be more appropriate. From pioneering cutting edge first ascents in Scotland and the Greater Ranges, through development of mountain rescue and avalanche safety, inventing new ice tools and sharing mountain knowledge through his writing and guidebooks, Hamish MacInnes' influence continues to be both long lasting and profound.
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