Conrad Kain
Conrad Kain (10 August 1883, Nasswald – 2 February 1934, Cranbrook, British Columbia) was an Austrian mountain guide who guided extensively in Europe, Canada, and New Zealand, and was responsible for the first ascents of more than 60 routes in British Columbia. He is particularly known for pioneering climbs in the Purcell Mountains and the first ascents of Mount Robson (1913), Mount Louis (1916) and Bugaboo Spire (1916).
Conrad Kain (about 1910) | |
Personal information | |
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Nationality | Austrian |
Born | Schwarzau im Gebirge, Lower Austria, Austria | 10 August 1883
Died | 2 February 1934 50) Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada | (aged
Website | Official website |
Climbing career | |
Known for | More than 60 first ascents in Western Canada |
First ascents |
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Major ascents | Mount Robson |
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