Jonny Copp has climbed serious, first ascents in Argentina, Pakistan, Chile, Alaska, the Himalaya, the Yukon and other steep places. He is known for rock, ice, and alpinism including the first alpine style ascent of Grade VII (longest vertical climbs in the world). He applies the idea that less is more in terms of equipment and supplies, and still believes that the summit means something but that ascent style is everything. He’s been the recipient of many grants to fund explorations and is a climbing ambassador to a number of organizations & companies. Jonny’s photography, writing and video has been published in magazines, journals, books and film. He is also available to guide, shoot, document, rig and give presentations.

AWARDS RECEIVED

• Mugs Stump Award for Kangro Karpi's Dojitsenga, Tibet (2008)
• Shipton Tilman Grant for Shaffat Valley Expedition, Kashmir (2007)
• Polartec Challenge Award for project in Indian Himalaya (2003)
• Shipton Tilman Grant for Project in Indian Himalaya (2003)
• Mugs Stump Grant for Argentine Patagonia (2002)
• American Alpine Club Award for Climbing Acheivement (2000)
• Lyman Spitzer Award/Grant for projects in Pakistan (2000)
• American Youth Climbing Grant for projects in Pakistan (1999)

A FEW NOTABLE ASCENTS

• First Ascent of the Shafat Fortress, Kashmir India
• First Ascent of SE. Face of Cerro Mascara, Torres Del Paine, Chilean Patagonia
• First Free Ascent (and one day) of the Original Route on Mt. Proboscis, Canada
• First Alpine Style ascent of grade VII, Shipton Spire, Karakoram, Pakistan
• 52 Hour Three Tower Link-up: Exupery – Inominata – Poincenot, Patagonia
• First Ascent of Southern Cross, Poincenot, Argentine Patagonia
• First Ascent of Mt. Andrews (Going Monk), Alaska Range, AK
• First Ascent of Armageddon on W. Face of the N. Howser Tower, Bugaboos, CNDA
• First Free Ascent of the Austrian Route, St. Exupery, Patagonia
• First Ascent of the Cat’s Ear Spire, Karakoram, Pakistan
• First Ascent of Pecking Order, Parrot Beak Peak, Cirque of the Unclimbables, Canada
• Winter Speed Record Diamond, Longs Peak, Colorado
• Fitzroy, Argentina, Patagonia
• Eiger North Face, Switzerland